Toyota subsidiary shuts down production after admitting to decades of safety test 'irregularities'
Toyota bought a majority share in Daihatsu in 1967 and expanded that to a controlling interest in 1998 after the company failed to make an impact in the North American market.
Honda recalls 2.5 million vehicles due to fuel pump issue
A fuel pump-related issue has prompted Honda to issue a recall of over 2.5 million vehicles, according to a recall report submitted earlier in the week to the NHTSA.
Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles in US over short circuit concerns
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor is recalling more than 1 million vehicles in the United States over concerns that a short circuit could affect its airbag deployment system.
Cadillac unveils new all-electric Vistiq SUV
Cadillac’s unveiled its new Vistiq electric SUV on Thursday. The General Motors-owned luxury brand plans to have the vehicle come to market in early 2025.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has taken the first step to requiring tech in vehicles that prevents drunk or impaired driving.
2M Tesla vehicles recalled over Autopilot safety concerns
Software updates have already begun going out to more than 2 million Teslas following a safety recall announced Wednesday as a result of a two-year investigation.
Ford reportedly cutting F-150 Lightning production next year
Ford Motor Co. will reportedly cut production of its F-150 Lightning electric trucks and it will adjust the planned number down to a weekly average of 1,600.
Johnny Carson's '81 DeLorean DMC-12 is up for auction: 'A cult classic'
A 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 originally belonging to late-night star Johnny Carson is up for auction by Hagerty Marketplace; the auction ends Dec. 8, 2023. A car specialist shared details.
Cybertruck's price tag draws mixed reviews
Tesla's release of its Cybertruck pricing Thursday drew reaction. The vehicle has rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and "Cyberbeast" options.
Seattle Kia owner leaves car at dealership after being fed up with constant break-ins
A Kia owner in Seattle got so fed up with his car being targeted by thieves that he decided to dump the vehicle off at the dealership where he bought it and walk home.
GM's Cruise plans small relaunch of driverless robotaxis
Cruise aims to start putting its robotaxis back on the road in one city, the General Motors subsidiary indicated on Wednesday. It's unclear what that initial city that will be.
Honda recalling nearly 250K vehicles over potential engine issues
NHTSA said a manufacturing error leading to engine stalls and fire led to the recall of about 250,000 Honda vehicles, including Honda Pilot SUVs and Odyssey minivans.
GM's Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt resigns from company
Kyle Vogt, the CEO of Cruise, the self-driving vehicle company owned by GM, has resigned from his job after it halted all driverless operations.
Hyundai, Kia face US safety probe into automakers’ recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will launch an audit query into recalls impacting 6.4 million Hyundai and Kia vehicles for brake fluid leaks that may lead to fires.
Flying car takes first successful flight
Samson Sky CEO and Switchblade designer Sam Bousfield joined "Varney & Co." to discuss the flying car's first flight from an airport in Washington state.
Subaru to raise US plant worker wages in light of UAW deals with Detroit automakers, CEO says
Subaru will raise the wages and benefits of its U.S. plant workers in light of the new labor deals finalized by the Detroit Three automakers, the Japanese automaker's CEO said Thursday.
Government agency urges mandate of technology to reduce speeding in new cars
The National Transportation Safety Board has urged another government agency to mandate that new cars have intelligent speed assistance technology in them.
Ford introducing in-vehicle customer feedback tool
Ford is bringing a new feature to its vehicles that enables people to give instantaneous feedback to the Michigan-based automaker. The company has called it "Record Feedback."
Elon Musk to visit India this week as fastest-growing economy seeks Tesla deal
Elon Musk tried to enter the Indian market in 2021 but pushed for a decrease in import taxes on electric vehicles, which the government initially resisted but now looks to implement.
Ford continues support for veteran-led Team Rubicon, sends volunteers to Florida for hurricane recovery
Ford Motor Company has continued to support Team Rubicon, most recently having volunteers help the veteran-led organization’s local disaster recovery efforts in Florida.



















