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."

Ford donates customized Bronco 'firefighting command rig' to National Park Service

The 2023 Bronco Badlands with the Sasquatch package has been outfitted with specialized equipment, including a government communications system with satellite and antenna connections.

Electric semi trucks on fire in Phoenix: 'Foul play is suspected'

The fire is burning at the Nikola Corporation building, and officials are calling it difficult and tricky to fight. A thick black smoke and a strong chemical smell is present in the area.

Honda recalls nearly 1.2M vehicles over rear camera issues

Honda is recalling nearly 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. because the rear view camera image may not appear on the dashboard screen.

Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says

Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.

MARTA says crime is dropping

MARTA officials say they have seen a dramatic drop in crime.

Ford recalling 125K vehicles due to engine issues that could cause fires

The Ford recall is an expansion from a July 2022 recall of 100,000 Escape, Corsair and Maverick trucks in the U.S., following 23 reported incidents of fire or smoke.

Gas prices could spike after Saudi Arabia oil production cut

According to AAA, drivers are currently paying an average of $3.55 for a gallon of regular gasoline. That is more than $1 lower than a year ago.

Toyota to invest $2.1 billion more in North Carolina battery plant

Toyota will invest another $2.1 billion in an electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory that’s under construction near Greensboro, North Carolina.