Car thefts in US top 1 million for first time since 2008
California led the nation in car thefts last year, followed by Texas. Meanwhile, Illinois experienced the highest spike from 2021, followed by Washington and New York, according to a new report.
The $109K Ford F-150 Raptor R is so hot it costs much more than that
The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is a high-performance off-road model that is both the most powerful and highest-priced truck Ford has ever sold.
US investigates Tesla after complaints of steering wheels that can fall off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the probe covers an estimated 120,000 vehicles from the 2023 model year.
Thieves in North Carolina steal Maserati, BMWs worth more than $300K from car dealer, police say
Surveillance video from inside the dealership shows the suspects jumping into the luxury cars and driving off the showroom floor through the glass door.
Future Ford vehicles could repossess themselves if drivers miss payments
A patent application describes multiple ways in which technology could make vehicle repossessions easier in the future for Ford vehicles.
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.
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.
Ford stops EV F-150 production after battery fire
Ford says the fire was discovered on Feb. 4, and production stopped a day later. The company adds it has no reason to believe electric pickups already in use by customers are affected by the battery issue.
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.