Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
American cars? You might not know these models are made in the USA
Some American-made cars drive under the radar.
Average US gasoline price falls 32 cents to $4.54 per gallon
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plunged more than 30 cents in the last two weeks.
Used cars costing consumers $10,000 more than 'normal' as inflation rages
It's a bad time for consumers looking to buy a used car.
Here's when the Tesla Cybertruck might go on sale, according to Elon Musk
Elon Musk said Tesla's high prices are 'embarrassing.'
Semiconductor shortage is chipping away at car safety features
Automakers struggling to build vehicles during the supply crisis of these essential components have had to remove a variety of electronic features from their vehicles to keep the assembly lines moving over the past two years.
2023 Toyota Crown: Japan flagship model to be sold in US
"The pride of Japan" is going on sale around the world, including in the U.S.
Honda key fob flaw allows hackers to remotely unlock, start certain vehicles
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
Tunnel to tomorrow? Elon Musk's Las Vegas Loop is now open for business
Visitors to Las Vegas may soon be able to beat the street traffic by traveling underground on Elon Musk's Vegas Loop. Here's a first look from deep below Sin City.
Ford issues recall, asks SUV owners park outside over engine fire concerns
The company also announced Friday that it’s recalling another 100,000 SUVs in the U.S. for a different problem that also causes engine fires.
Tesla to open up Superchargers to non-Tesla electric vehicles in US later this year, White House says
Tesla’s expansion of its Supercharger stations will offer more options for EV drivers to charge their cars.
If you want an electric Toyota, you should buy it soon. Here's why
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
Why Chevrolet is offering partial refunds to Bolt owners
Chevy is lowering the price of its Bolt electric vehicles for the 2023 model year by thousands of dollars. So the automaker wants to do right by customers who bought a Bolt this year by offering a price adjustment. Find out if you qualify.
Average car payment hits record $712/month as new, used car prices continue to climb
Used cars have increased even more with an increase of 16.1%.
Safest vehicle? Armored Lexus LX 600 SUV now on sale
Luxury truck turned into a safe house
Motor Mania at Washington County Fair Park
Motor Mania is taking over the Washington County Fair Park this weekend, complete with monster trucks, classic cars, bikes and more.
Toyota recalls electric car for faulty wheel that may detach
Toyota’s bZ4X vehicle was produced between March and June and is a key model in the automaker’s plans to strengthen its electric car lineup.
Pavement buckles amid heat wave; WisDOT tips for motorists
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to be alert of pavement buckles amid the recent heat wave.
UW-Madison alternative fuels researcher applies for corn-to-diesel patent
While fuel prices continue to rise, UW-Madison researchers are exploring alternative fuels and have applied for a patent for a process to turn corn into diesel fuel.
Ford announces massive recall of 2.9M vehicles that can roll away, cause crashes
Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes. The automaker says it has received hundreds of complaints, and four people have been injured in crashes so far.