Winter weather presenting EV owners with 'frustrating' challenges
Freezing temperatures and winter conditions plagued cities across the Midwest
Tips on how to care for your car to prevent breakdowns, dead batteries this winter
From dead batteries to flat tires, AAA is encouraging folks to look after their vehicles amid artic temperatures this winter.
How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Hyundai, Kia car thefts up more than 1,000% since 2020
New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.
Suspects steal 4 tires in under 5 minutes in rash of car-related thefts: officials
Philadelphia Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is looking into a number of car theft cases in the city where a group is stealing all four wheels in as quick as five minutes.
Biden to award $623M in grants to help build EV charging network across US
The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation.
Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from rental fleet; will reinvest in gas-powered vehicles
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Toyota subsidiary shuts down production after admitting to decades of safety test 'irregularities'
An independent investigation found 174 irregularities with Daihatsu safety tests
Carmakers with the most recalls in 2023: See if your vehicle is under recall
Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.
Harris County police chase: Suspect arrested, identified following hours-long standoff along I-10
Harris County authorities have arrested a suspect following an hours-long standoff on I-10 on Wednesday afternoon.
Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag issue
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Tesla unveils 2023 updates with automated 911 calls, custom horn sounds
Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.
Subaru issues recall for over 95K Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Federal EV tax credit slashed in half for some Tesla Model 3s in 2024
Tesla's Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Long Range will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit starting in January
US probes 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power, issues restarting
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.
BMW SUVs recalled after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, injuring driver
The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.