U.S. Highway traffic agency announces probe into Tesla's auto pilot
The investigation covers 765,000 vehicles, almost everything that Tesla has sold in the U.S. since the start of the 2014 model year. Of the crashes identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of the investigation, 17 people were injured and one was killed.
The investigation covers 765,000 vehicles, almost everything that Tesla has sold in the U.S. since the start of the 2014 model year. Of the crashes identified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as part of the investigation, 17 people were injured and one was killed.
Ram pickup trucks recalled over risk of air bag launching shrapnel
Automaker Stellantis is recalling more than 260,000 Ram trucks over a potential hazard caused by side-curtain air bags.
Automaker Stellantis is recalling more than 260,000 Ram trucks over a potential hazard caused by side-curtain air bags.
Nissan to close huge plant for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.
Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
2021 New York Auto Show canceled over coronavirus fears
The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.
The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.
Chevy Bolt fire risk: GM warns owners of older models to park outside
General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made.
General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made.
GM issues 2nd diesel pickup truck recall over engine block heater issues
The recall covers certain 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups with 6.6-liter diesel engines and block heaters. Shorts can develop in the heater cord or terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.
The recall covers certain 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups with 6.6-liter diesel engines and block heaters. Shorts can develop in the heater cord or terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.
General Motors recalling 400K pickup trucks over exploding airbags
Documents from safety regulators show the airbag inflator can rupture, spewing parts into the cabin.
Documents from safety regulators show the airbag inflator can rupture, spewing parts into the cabin.
BBQ restaurateur moonlights as mechanic, fixes up old cars to donate
Eliot Middleton is an auto mechanic who started a foundation where he receives used cars, repairs them and gives them to families without transportation.
Eliot Middleton is an auto mechanic who started a foundation where he receives used cars, repairs them and gives them to families without transportation.
Average age of vehicles on the road reaches new high
For the first time ever, the average age of vehicles on the road right now has topped 12 years.
For the first time ever, the average age of vehicles on the road right now has topped 12 years.
Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."
‘This sucker’s quick’: Biden test drives electric Ford F-150 pickup truck
Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.
Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.
Summer travel season, gas prices set to explode
As more Americans get vaccinated and our states reopen, more people are hitting the road, but they will find higher gas prices at the pump.
As more Americans get vaccinated and our states reopen, more people are hitting the road, but they will find higher gas prices at the pump.
Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040
Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035
Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.
Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.
Georgia vehicle emission inspections waived due to system outage
According to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the system was shut down after their testing technology vendor detected and stopped a malware attack.
According to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the system was shut down after their testing technology vendor detected and stopped a malware attack.
Honda recalls over 628K US vehicles to replace fuel pumps
Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail -- and causing the engines to stall.
Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail -- and causing the engines to stall.
Audi vehicles being recalled due to passenger air bag, NHTSA reports
A little more than 150,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled in the United States over passenger air bag concerns, according to a filing by German automaker Volkswagen to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
A little more than 150,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled in the United States over passenger air bag concerns, according to a filing by German automaker Volkswagen to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Sheriff: Tesla on autopilot backs into Florida deputy's patrol car
“These kids are very lucky that no one was hurt and their actions didn’t have more serious consequences,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.
“These kids are very lucky that no one was hurt and their actions didn’t have more serious consequences,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.