Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Hurricane Helene: OnStar offers complimentary 'Crisis Mode' for some Georgia residents
To prepare for Hurricane Helene, General Motors' OnStar is offering complimentary security and emergency services. Here's how you may be able to take advantage.
To prepare for Hurricane Helene, General Motors' OnStar is offering complimentary security and emergency services. Here's how you may be able to take advantage.
White House proposes ban on Chinese tech in US cars
Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.
Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.
How the Fed's rate cut will impact auto loans
It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.
It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.
Self-driving pods pilot program to arrive at Atlanta’s airport
Atlanta introduces a $20 million pilot program for Glydways' four-passenger autonomous pods to improve airport employees' commutes, set to launch in 2026.
Atlanta introduces a $20 million pilot program for Glydways' four-passenger autonomous pods to improve airport employees' commutes, set to launch in 2026.
4 out of 5 parents moved their kids out of booster seats too soon, study finds
A recent study reveals that 4 out of 5 parents transition their children out of booster seats too early, raising safety concerns. Find out the recommendations for child car seat safety and how to protect young passengers.
A recent study reveals that 4 out of 5 parents transition their children out of booster seats too early, raising safety concerns. Find out the recommendations for child car seat safety and how to protect young passengers.
Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost
Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.
Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.
Uber offering driverless rides with Waymo in Atlanta, Austin
Uber and Waymo are expanding their partnership and will begin offering driverless rides in Atlanta starting next year.
Uber and Waymo are expanding their partnership and will begin offering driverless rides in Atlanta starting next year.
USPS' new mail truck makes its debut to rave reviews from carriers
Features in the new USPS trucks include airbags, a 360-degree camera and air conditioning.
Features in the new USPS trucks include airbags, a 360-degree camera and air conditioning.
Manufacturer recalls 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks over software issue
The recall impacts trucks from the 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years.
The recall impacts trucks from the 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years.
Nearly 1.5M Ram trucks recalled over software problem
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks due to faulty anti-lock brake software.
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks due to faulty anti-lock brake software.
Volvo drops plan to go fully electric by 2030, hybrids to remain
Volvo has revised its 2030 plan to go fully electric, citing slowing demand for EVs and rising consumer interest in hybrids. The automaker now expects 90% to 100% of its 2030 sales to be electric or plug-in hybrids, with mild hybrids making up the remainder.
Volvo has revised its 2030 plan to go fully electric, citing slowing demand for EVs and rising consumer interest in hybrids. The automaker now expects 90% to 100% of its 2030 sales to be electric or plug-in hybrids, with mild hybrids making up the remainder.
Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking
There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."
There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."
Friends of Arizona man who died while changing a tire on Loop 101 are restoring his car
Friends of an Arizona man who was struck and killed on Loop 101 in 2020 are putting his limited edition Subaru back together, hoping to heal from the experience.
Friends of an Arizona man who was struck and killed on Loop 101 in 2020 are putting his limited edition Subaru back together, hoping to heal from the experience.
Toyota recalls over 43,000 vehicles for faulty tow hitch cover
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the tow hitch cover, which is attached to the rear bumper, may detach and become a road hazard.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the tow hitch cover, which is attached to the rear bumper, may detach and become a road hazard.
Car insurance premiums could skyrocket 50% in some states this year
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
Cost of car insurance: Atlanta vs. everywhere else, it makes a difference
Car insurance in Atlanta and other Georgia cities are usually more expensive compared to rural areas in Georgia.
Car insurance in Atlanta and other Georgia cities are usually more expensive compared to rural areas in Georgia.
Cost of car insurance: How do I lower my car insurance costs?
Car insurance rates have gone up nationwide and people want to know if there is anything they can do to lower the cost.
Car insurance rates have gone up nationwide and people want to know if there is anything they can do to lower the cost.
Cost of car insurance: What drivers can and can't control
Several factors influence your cost for car insurance. Some of them you can control, but some are not.
Several factors influence your cost for car insurance. Some of them you can control, but some are not.
Cost of car insurance: Why has car insurance gone up so much in Georgia?
Has your car insurance cost increased recently? If so, you are not alone. With so many people experiencing unexpected hikes, we decided to take a closer look at the rising costs of car insurance.
Has your car insurance cost increased recently? If so, you are not alone. With so many people experiencing unexpected hikes, we decided to take a closer look at the rising costs of car insurance.