Automakers rollout new line of electric vehicles with more 'affordable' price tags
In their drive to have EVs dominate vehicle sales in coming years, automakers are promoting their new models as having the range, price and features to rival their gas-powered competitors.
Semiconductor shortage is chipping away at car safety features
Automakers struggling to build vehicles during the supply crisis of these essential components have had to remove a variety of electronic features from their vehicles to keep the assembly lines moving over the past two years.
Honda key fob flaw allows hackers to remotely unlock, start certain vehicles
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
Ford issues recall, asks SUV owners park outside over engine fire concerns
The company also announced Friday that it’s recalling another 100,000 SUVs in the U.S. for a different problem that also causes engine fires.
If you want an electric Toyota, you should buy it soon. Here's why
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
Average car payment hits record $712/month as new, used car prices continue to climb
Used cars have increased even more with an increase of 16.1%.
Chip shortage keeps driving up auto prices, cutting sales
The global semiconductor shortage continues to cause production problems for the auto industry.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
White Settlement police catch catalytic converter thief in the act
Police in the Fort Worth suburb of White Settlement arrested a man for trying to steal a catalytic converter. They essentially caught him in the act after an officer heard a drilling noise at 4 a.m. Wednesday coming from a nearby neighborhood.
Nissan recalls nearly 323K Pathfinder SUVs because hoods can fly open unexpectedly
Nissan is recalling nearly 323,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the U.S. because the hoods can unexpectedly fly open and block the driver’s view.
Suspected car thieves wanted by police after targeting Blue Mound Carvana lot
Police in Blue Mound are looking for two young men who they say are part of a group that's been stealing cars and posting about it online. Police say two of their friends are already in jail.
Ford announces massive recall of 2.9M vehicles that can roll away, cause crashes
Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes. The automaker says it has received hundreds of complaints, and four people have been injured in crashes so far.
General Motors is launching a car rental service ... to the Moon
GM and Lockheed Martin working on new lunar rovers for rent.
These electric vehicles are cheaper to own than gas ones now
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Used car prices are going up again
Manheim reports that wholesale prices for used cars increased for the first time in 2022 during May, which suggests retail prices will also rise.
Hundreds of Tesla owners say their cars stop for no reason; US investigating
Investigators are looking at Teslas equipped with automated driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control and “Autopilot,” which allows them to automatically brake and steer within their lanes.
DeLorean’s Alpha5 EV images unveiled for the first time
Images show the vehicle’s specifications described as “revealing sleek lines, classic louvers, and DeLorean's iconic gull-wing doors.”
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
World’s most expensive car: Mercedes sells for record $143 million
Proceeds from the record Mercedes-Benz sale will be used to start a global scholarship fund
Ford recalls 350K vehicles: Certain SUVs impacted for fire risk, heavy-duty trucks for airbag issue
The owners of 350,000 Ford vehicles are being asked to take them in for repairs as part of three recalls, including some Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, Mustang Mach-E SUVs, and more.