Ford using F-150 parts to design respirators for coronavirus fight

Ford is helping 3M redesign the powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that it makes for first responders and health care workers to protect them from contracting the virus while treating patients.

Ford to pay customers’ car payments

Ford is adapting to the coronavirus pandemic, offering to pay for three months’ worth of customers’ car payments. 

Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler shutting down factories amid Coronavirus

Under increasing pressure from the United Auto Workers union and amid multiple confirmed coronavirus cases originating from factories, Detroit's big three automakers are closing their plants for the time being.

Reckless NYC drivers could lose their cars under new law

A new law that takes effect on Feb. 26, 2021, allows the city to impound your car if you incur a certain number of tickets unless you take a safe driving course overseen by the DOT.

Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem

Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.

General Motors recalls roughly 162,000 trucks

General Motors has issued a recall on roughly 162,000 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks due to issues with the brake control software. 

Air bag woes force Honda, Toyota to recall 6M vehicles

The problem could affect as many as 12.3 million vehicles in the U.S. made by six companies. It's possible that as many as eight people were killed when air bags didn't inflate. U.S. safety regulators are investigating.

Toyota recalls 2.9M vehicles; air bags may not inflate

Toyota says the air bag control computer may not be properly protected and that can lead to incomplete air bag deployment or failure to inflate in a crash.

Takata recall of 10M inflators could be last of air bag saga

Takata is recalling 10 million more front air bag inflators sold to 14 different automakers because they can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel.

McDonald’s and Ford partner up to make sustainable car parts from coffee

A Business Insider report says that fast-food giant McDonald’s is teaming up with the Ford Motor Company to test out what Ford researchers say is the possible maing of car parts out of discarded coffee chaff from your favorite Cup-o’-Joe.

Mustang Mach E: Ford unveils its first all-electric SUV starting at $44K

The Mustang Mach E will go 230 miles to more 300 miles per charge depending on how it’s equipped. The base model will start just under $44,000.

Tesla parking lot feature investigated

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is gathering information on reports of malfunctions with a Tesla feature that lets drivers summon their cars in parking lots.