Tesla selling cheaper versions of its Model S, X cars with shorter ranges

The new affordable standard models are $10,000 less than the base versions and are available for delivery between September and October.

Calls mount for California to hit brakes on driverless vehicles

Waymo and Cruise may soon win approval to allow their self-driving taxis to rove San Francisco streets 24 hours a day.

Tesla spontaneously ignites; Sacramento firefighters call out Elon Musk

A Tesla spontaneously burst into flames in a high-end auto yard, prompting Sacramento firefighters to grab Elon Musk's attention. 

Tesla sued in federal court for allegedly misrepresenting range of its electric vehicles

A lawsuit seeking class-action status on behalf of three owners of Tesla vehicles in California was filed this week, alleging that the company grossly undervalued how far the cars could travel on a single battery charge.     

Ford recalls over 870,000 F-150 pickups in US

Affected trucks could experience sudden activation of their electric parking brakes.

Auto-loan rejections are up as Federal Reserve raises key interest rate

The Federal Reserve's decision Wednesday to raise its benchmark rate for the 11th time, by a quarter-point, could once again send ripple effects across the economy.

Major automakers unite to build electric vehicle charging network they say will rival Tesla's

Seven major automakers say they’re joining forces to build a North American electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in the U.S. and Canada.

Video: Tesla Cybertruck spotted on California roadway

Video recorded this week shows the Cybertruck take off from a stoplight and go around the corner.

Tesla recalls nearly 16,000 of its Model S and Model X vehicles due to seat belt issue

Tesla is recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles because some front-row seat belts may not have been reconnected properly following a repair.

Tesla's 1st Cybertruck has rolled off the assembly line, company says

Tesla says its first production Cybertruck, the electric pickup that looks nothing like a truck, has rolled off the assembly line, nearly two years behind the original schedule.

Wholesale used car prices dip to pre-pandemic levels, report finds

The decline in vehicle prices shows a change in the used car market, which has been affected in part by supply chain issues and increased consumer demand.

Tesla autopilot probe: Company providing more info to US regulators

U.S. automobile safety regulators are zeroing in on changes that Tesla has made to its Autopilot partially automated driving system including how it makes sure drivers pay attention and how it detects and responds to objects.

Tesla is hiring test-drivers in these 14 US cities

The pay ranges from $17-$46 an hour, according to Tesla, and the gigs come with benefits and the potential for overtime pay.

Most pickup trucks ‘fall short’ in rear seat safety, new study finds

“All these things tell us that the rear seat belts need improvement,” the president of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety wrote.

$300,000 flying car gets special certification from FAA

A flying car being developed for both roadways and vertical takeoff and landing capabilities is now one step closer to becoming a reality.

Yamaha will stop making snowmobiles after 50+ years

The company announced Wednesday, "it will be difficult to continue a sustainable business in the snowmobile market."