Regulators expand probe into nearly 1.3M Ford F-150 pickup trucks over transmission issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had received reports that certain F-150 pickup trucks faced unexpected transmission downshifts.
Stellantis takes massive $26B hit after moving away from EVs
Stellantis shares plunged after announcing a massive writedown, raising questions about whether EV struggles stem from market issues or vehicle appeal.
Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles over brake light failure
Chrysler recalled more than 450,000 vehicles and more than 2,000 tow-trailer modules due to a brake light failure that could raise the risk of a crash.
Elon Musk is the ‘best person in the world’ to do this, argues CEO
Professional Capital Management CEO Anthony Pompliano explains why he is ‘betting’ on Elon Musk after the SpaceX founder merges SpaceX with his A.I. start-up and more on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
Mazda under federal investigation for 'sticky steering' after recall
Federal investigators are probing the Mazda CX-90 after a 2-24 recall failed to fix "sticky steering" issues, the NHTSA announced Friday.
Toyota recalls 161K Tundra trucks over rearview camera defect that increases crash risk
Toyota recalls over 161,000 Tundra trucks due to software defect possibly preventing rearview camera display, increasing crash risk, according to federal regulators.
Heating bills expected to spike for American households nationwide this winter
Winter heating bills climb to $995 average as utility rate hikes hit low-income families hardest, as an NEADA report finds one in six households already behind on energy payments.
GM takes $7B hit after shifting EV strategy due to slowing demand
GM takes massive $7.2B charge to realign electric vehicle strategy following Trump administration policy changes and declining consumer demand for EVs.
Coal plants step up as historic winter storm pushes US power grid to the brink
Winter Storm Fern has caused hundreds of thousands of power outages, though the electric grid has remained stable in part due to coal power plants boosting supply.
More than 1 million Americans lose power as monster winter storm sweeps across the US
Historic winter storm, spanning roughly 2,000 miles, leaves over 1 million Americans without power. Tennessee faces 306,700 outages while Mississippi had about 175,300 outages.
Massive winter storm strains US power grid as operators scramble to avoid blackouts
Grid operators deployed emergency measures to keep lights on as extreme weather drives heating demand and strains natural gas delivery systems nationwide.
Ford recalls 116,000 vehicles over dangerous heater fire risk after 12 incident reports
Ford recalled over 116,000 vehicles due to an engine block heater fire risk. Focus, Escape and MKC models were included. At least 12 fires have been reported with no injuries.
Buttigieg criticizes Trump after Ford factory heckler incident in Michigan, calls him 'union buster'
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg slammed Trump over a reported obscene gesture at a Ford factory, calling it part of a pattern against autoworkers.
Ford named No. 1 most iconic American company in nationwide survey: 'Making people's lives better'
Ford Motor Company tops Time magazine's ranking as America's most iconic company, beating out 249 other companies for its significant cultural impact.
New vehicle sales to decline moderately in 2026 as affordability issues weigh, forecast says
Cox Automotive forecasts U.S. vehicle sales will decline 2.4% to 15.8 million units in 2026, with fleet sales dropping 6.1% as auto market slows.
Luxury automaker recalls more than 173,000 vehicles in the US over rearview camera issue
Porsche recalled over 173,000 vehicles due to faulty rearview cameras that may fail while reversing, creating potential crash risks for drivers nationwide.
Obama, Biden admins' climate rules were 'designed to kill' energy infrastructure,' says former Trump official
Former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette breaks down the benefits and risks of offshore wind farms as Democratic governors fight Trump administration efforts, emergency orders to keep Indiana coal plants running and more on 'Varney & Co.'
Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models
Ford is breaking records for all the wrong reasons. It's had 152 recalls in 2025, eclipsing a decade-old industry high. Quality issues plague millions of vehicles.
New York parents say kids 'freeze' on mandated electric school buses during brutal winter weather
Parents in western New York report heating problems with mandated electric school buses, claiming children come home cold after rides in freezing weather.
Tesla faces California sales suspension over autopilot
Constellation Research founder Ray Wang joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss a possible suspension of Tesla sales in California amid claims of deceptive marketing surrounding autopilot features, the growth of Waymo nationwide and more



















