Ford issues recall for 42,000 trucks over defect that may cause crashes
The Ford Motor Co. has issued a recall of nearly 42,000 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks because the left rear axle shaft may break and increase the risk of accident.
Tesla's hidden 'Elon Mode' causes NHTSA regulators concerns over autopilot mode safety
The NHTSA has ordered Tesla to provide more information on its secret "Elon Mode."
DOJ, SEC investigate Tesla over secret glass house project
Elon Musk-led Tesla and its so-called "Project 42" are being looked into by authorities. Both the SDNY and the SEC have started looking into the project.
VinFast third most valuable automaker, shares up significantly since IPO
VinFast has hit a market capitalization that makes it the third most valuable among automakers thanks to a meteoric rise in the value of its stock since IPOing.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sues automakers as car theft 'crisis' gets worse
The City of Chicago is suing Kia and Hyundai over their decision to not include “industry-standard engine immobilizers" in several models of vehicles.
Elon Musk's Tesla Cybertruck: 5 fast facts
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took his Cybertruck production candidate for a spin at the company's gigafactory in Texas this week as the automaker gets ready to take on rivals GM and Ford.
Cruise robotaxi crashes into firetruck in San Francisco
An autonomous vehicle from Cruise's robotaxi service and a fire truck got into a late-night wreck in San Francisco last week, according to both the police and the company.
Americans' choices for a new car that costs under $20k dwindle down to one
The Mitsubishi Mirage is the last vehicle that can be purchased in new condition for under $20,000, according to figures.
Tech-savvy thieves using Bluetooth to decide which cars are worth breaking into
The Livermore Police Department in California warned residents that tech-savvy thieves are searching for active Bluetooth devices that are left in cars as a rising "crime trend."
California DMV requests Cruise to halve driverless car fleet after collision with firetruck in San Francisco
A day after one of its driverless taxis collided with a firetruck in a San Francisco intersection, autonomous vehicle operator Cruise agreed to a request from California state regulators to cut in half the number of vehicles it was operating in the city.
Man forced to ditch Ford EV truck during family road trip to Chicago: ‘biggest scam of modern times’
A Canadian man is sharing his frustrating experience – and the expenses incurred – after he purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck earlier this year.
Cadillac's Escalade IQ is its brand new $130,000 all-electric SUV
Cadillac unveiled its third EV — the Escalade IQ — as it works toward its goal of becoming fully electric by 2030. It is the first fully eclectic full-size SUV from Cadillac.
Buying a car? These tips will help you drive off the lot knowing you scored a good deal
A car may be one of the biggest purchases you’ll make this year. Don’t get taken for a ride. Before walking into a dealership, do your research and know what you're looking for.
Gas prices spike, but could soon reverse course: AAA
The national average price of gas increased 11 cents per gallon for the week ending August 3, AAA reported. But Americans could soon see lower prices at the pump as summer draws to a close.
Minneapolis Uber, Lyft drivers want minimum wage, companies say it could be worse for riders
The City of Minneapolis is considering a minimum wage for rideshare drivers while some states have already passed legislation setting a minimum wage for app-based workers.
Ford sales climb in July, EVs struggle to gain traction
Sales of Ford vehicles were 5.9% higher this July than last amid rising demand for hybrids and pickups, while electric vehicle sales fell 18%, the automaker said Wednesday.
Ford recalls over 870,000 F-150 trucks in US
Ford Motor Company is conducting a recall of certain 2021-2023 F-150 trucks due to to a wiring-related problem. It affects over 870,000 vehicles.
GM, Honda, Hyundai, other major automakers announce plan to build electric vehicle charging network
Seven top automakers announced Wednesday their intentions to build a high-powered charging network with at least 30,000 chargers across the U.S. and Canada.
Gas prices may spike as much as 10 to 25 cents this week in some states
Temps are soaring across the nation, challenging refineries, while the price of oil is rising. The combination may result in higher prices in the middle of the summer travel season.
Lyft open to selling bike, scooter business
Lyft said Monday it might sell or find a strategic partner for its bikes and scooters unit as the ridesharing company races Uber for more share of the market.



















