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.
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.
Ford recall prompts federal investigation; owners say vehicles behaved erratically after fix
According to two complaints from vehicle owners, their SUVs behaved erratically following the repair.
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.
Ford recall affects 1 million trucks that are missing something
Ford has issued a recall affecting 979,797 trucks due to an omission in their owner's manuals.
Safety agency reports power problems in Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUVs
SUV owners said the loss of power came after hearing a loud popping noise.
Auto shops struggle to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: 'It's really getting scary'
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
Toyota announces plans for EV battery that charges in 10 minutes or less
Charging time is one of the main drawbacks of electric vehicles.
Over 354K Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles recalled over rear coil spring issue
Stellantis said the rear coil springs can fall off while the recalled Jeeps are being driven. Here are the specific vehicles impacted.
GM’s electric vehicles to have access to Tesla’s huge charging network
GM joins Ford in moving its electric vehicles to work with 12,000 of Tesla's 17,000 Supercharger stations in the U.S.
Vehicle thefts are up in Philly and criminals are picking on 2 specific car brands: police
Vehicle thefts in Philadelphia have nearly doubled from this point last year and criminals are targeting two specific car brands, according to the latest data from police.
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.
Ford tells owners of some Lincoln SUVs to park outside due to fire risk with engines off
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln MKC SUVs from the 2015 to 2019 model years. The company says it has 19 reports of fires that may be related to the problem.
Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric vehicles due to fire risk in batteries; owners urged to park outdoors
U.S. safety regulators say the recall covers Jaguar SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.
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.
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.
AI-powered system can inspect a car in seconds using bomb detecting tech
UVeye is backed by General Motors and CarMax.
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.