Strike pay and benefits for UAW members if no deal is reached

This Thursday, the UAW collective bargaining agreement will end, meaning a strike is likely for the roughly 146,000 employees of Detroit's Big Three. Union members will get some pay while on strike and are eligible for some benefits while on strike – but here's a breakdown of how that all pays out.

Honda to adopt Tesla’s EV charging technology beginning in 2025

Honda will join other major automakers like Ford and General Motors by adopting Telsa’s North American Standard (NACS) for charging ports.

US auto regulator seeks recall for 52 million airbag inflators from ARC Automotive, Delphi

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking to recall 52 million airbag inflators produced by auto suppliers ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive over fears they could explode and hurl shrapnel. 

Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation

Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.

Carmakers fail privacy test, give owners little or no control of personal data they collect

Multiple automakers say they can sell your personal data. Half will share your information with the government or law enforcement in response to a "request," as opposed to requiring a court order.

Say goodbye to these cars after 2023, Edmunds says

These cars can make for a good value because they're likely to be discounted or potentially become a high-value classic.

Options for new cars under $20,000 limited to a single choice

Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.

Nissan recalling 236k Sentras over possible steering control problem

Nissan is recalling 236,000 Sentra sedans due to a tie rod in the car’s suspension that could bend or break, causing the driver to lose steering control.

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.