EU countries postpone vote on combustion engine ban amid opposition from lawmakers
The vote initially scheduled for next week will take place at a “later council meeting” on a date yet to be announced.
Most drivers fear autonomous cars, AAA study says
Nearly seven in 10 respondents to a AAA survey said that they fear autonomous vehicles, which is an increase of 13% compared to last year's study.
Tesla says it will cut the cost of next generation vehicles in half
Tesla says it will cut the cost of its next generation of vehicles in half, largely by using innovative manufacturing techniques and smaller factories.
U.S. Postal Service buys 9,250 electric vans, 14,000 charge stations
US Postal Service will purchase charging stations from Blink Charging Co., Siemens Industry Inc., and Rexel USA Energy Solutions in contracts totaling $260 million.
Looking to buy an electric vehicle? Edmunds says these are the most affordable
The push for new, appealing electric vehicles has gained considerable momentum recently.
Hyundai recalls 65,000 cars over possible exploding seatbelt pretensioners
A seat belt pretensioner is a part of the seat belt system that locks the seat belt in place during a crash.
Study finds General Motors and Tesla have the most loyal customers
A study of 11.7 million automobile sales found General Motors and Tesla had the highest percentages of loyal customers during the 2022 calendar year.
Nissan recalls over 800,000 SUVs for key defect that can cut off engine
Nissan said the recall impacts certain Rogues and Rogue Sports in the U.S. and Canada. Here’s what drivers need to know.
Vintage ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ car crashes in Missouri
The driver and the passenger were taken to a local hospital. Authorities said, perhaps to no one's surprise, that speed was a factor.
New Mercedes models will have TikTok built in
Car owners will also be able to set up “routines” for various things in their cars, like automatically turning on heated seats when temperatures reach a certain degree.
Jeep owners: Meet 'Ducktion Cups,' a simple device to keep your rubber ducks in place
Social Media is chock-full of videos showing Jeep owners giving and receiving little rubber duckies as a way to put a smile on each other’s faces. The token of love has been going on for a couple of years now as the trend began in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic.
Owners of nearly 341,000 Ram trucks told to park outside over fire risk
Thousands of certain Ram diesel trucks are being recalled over an electrical connector issue that can overheat, resulting in a possible fire, officials said.
Tesla recalls nearly 363,000 vehicles over 'Full Self-Driving' system issues
U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it misbehaves around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits.
Tesla takes Biden's $7.5B subsidy, agrees to open up charging network, White House says
Tesla will join several other auto companies in building new charging stations that will be accessible to all EV brands.
Toyota founder's son, who helped create a global brand, dies at 97
Shoichiro Toyoda helped direct Toyota’s transformation into a global brand, especially in the U.S. market.
Nearly 500K Nissan vehicles recalled over air bag concern
The company hasn’t developed a repair yet. Customers will get an interim letter in early April, followed by a letter telling them when to go to a dealer for service.
TikTok challenge resulting in stolen cars, fatalities forces Hyundai, Kia to roll out anti-theft software
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars.
Police in Clermont say car thefts on the rise, similar to those prompted by TikTok challenge
Clermont police offices are warning drivers to lock up after several cars were stolen this week. They say thieves are targeting Hyundai and Kia brands, and it's possible, this could be part of a TikTok challenge.
Hyundai launching electric vehicle subscription program for $699 per month
The new month-to-month car subscription program includes insurance and maintenance for the Kona Electric or Ioniq 5 with no long-term commitment.
Advance Auto Parts giving away free gas for a year to 25 fans during Super Bowl — how to enter
If either Super Bowl quarterback completes a touchdown pass of at least 25 yards, several lucky fans will win free gasoline for a year at Shell stations.