Plano plant to produce thousands of ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers
The chargers made at the Plano plant can bring a car or truck to a full charge in 15 minutes.
US regulators to require automatic emergency braking for new cars, trucks
U.S. regulators say automatic braking technology will dramatically reduce rear-end crashes, saving an estimated 360 lives per year.
Ford electric vehicle owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network
There are about 54,000 public vehicle charging stations in the U.S., but many charge much more slowly than Tesla stations.
Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on 2 electric vehicles from 2023
Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Ford CEO announces changes, including non-negotiated vehicle prices
Ford CEO Jim Farley said ahead of the company’s capital markets day event Monday that the days of Ford being all things to all people are over.
Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever, data shows
The average age of a passenger vehicle on U.S. roads hit a record 12.5 years this year, according to data gathered by S&P Global Mobility.
Tesla owners sue, claiming software update killed EV battery life
Some Tesla owners have reportedly paid third parties as much as $750 to reverse battery-related software updates, the lawsuit claims.
Carjacking crisis overwhelms police nationwide: See where your state ranks
Car thefts are so bad in NYC, the mayor recently handed out 500 airtags to New Yorkers to hide in their vehicles so they can track them if they’re stolen.
Ferrari's $400K SUV is sold out until 2026
Purosangue is Ferrari's first four-door model.
AI-powered cruise control can stop 'phantom traffic jams' before they start
Software predicts the perfect speed to keep from having to stop.
There are only 3 new cars priced under $20,000 now
The average new car price was $48,008 in March, according to Kelley Blue Book, a drop of $550 from the prior month.
Kia, Hyundai thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of cars
TikTok videos have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai models by using only a screwdriver and a USB cable.
Top 5 cars that cost more used than brand new in Dallas
As used car prices slowly decline, there are some vehicles that are actually pricier lightly used than brand new. These are the top 5 vehicles that cost more used than brand new:
Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules
Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles with mirrors at risk of falling off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don't comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements.
Texas Senate bill aims to increase criminal penalties for catalytic converter thieves
Senate Bill 432 would make it a state jail felony for anyone who is found in possession of a stolen catalytic converter. So even if a thief isn't caught in the act, there would still be consequences. The bill does have protections for special circumstances.
Carmakers are dropping AM radios from electric vehicles. Is that bad?
In a letter, former FEMA officials said eliminating AM radio from electric vehicles prevents drivers from receiving safety alerts in an emergency.
Honda to recall 500,000 vehicles to repair seat belt issue
The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.
Car thefts in US top 1 million for first time since 2008
California led the nation in car thefts last year, followed by Texas. Meanwhile, Illinois experienced the highest spike from 2021, followed by Washington and New York, according to a new report.
US investigates Tesla after complaints of steering wheels that can fall off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.