NASCAR: What to expect from Atlanta's super new speedway
Atlanta Motor Speedway will be the site of this weekend's Folds of Honor 500. The speedway has been redesigned to enhance the race track's performance for drivers.
Volkswagen recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking
Volkswagen’s recall comes after 47 people complained to U.S. safety regulators about the unexpected braking issue with some reporting nearly being rear-ended by other vehicles.
Porsche auctioning new 'Sally' 911 to help Ukraine
Porsche is creating a new 911 inspired by the character Sally Carrera from the film "Cars" in collaboration with Pixar and will auction it off for charity.
Volvo and Starbucks team up to add electric vehicle charging stations at 15 stores
Customers stopping by some neighborhood Starbucks can now recharge themselves and their battery-powered vehicles at new electric vehicle charging stations, a new pilot program between the coffee retailer and Volvo.
World's longest car has 26 wheels, putting green, helipad and swimming pool
A 100-foot long vehicle, dubbed “The American Dream,” has earned the title of the world’s longest car by Guinness World Records.
Volkswagen Microbus reborn as ID. Buzz electric minivan
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an all-electric minivan that features throwback styling inspired by the classic VW Microbus and goes on sale in the U.S. in 2024.
Filling a gas-powered vehicle may still be cheaper than charging an electric one
As gas prices reach record highs across the U.S., electric car owners are reveling in their purchases -- but the cost to fill up a gas-powered vehicle might actually still be cheaper than charging an electric one.
Burning cargo ship full of Porsches adrift in Atlantic Ocean
The Felicity Ace cargo ship was carrying Porsches and other vehicles from Germany to the U.S. when it caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean and remains adrift.
DeLorean to make grand return as electric sports car
The DeLorean is coming back to the future after all as it is being revived as an all-electric sports car.
Tampa man’s job of crushing, recycling cars is an organized chaos
Smashing, crushing, and flipping cars at will, and is what Ignacio Romero does for a living. He owns Mega Auto Recycling in Tampa, where he buys up to 350 beat-up vehicles every week.
Hyundai, Kia recall: Owners of 485K vehicles told to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they can catch fire. Owners were told to park vehicles outside until repairs are made.
Chevrolet jumps into EV pickup race with new electric Silverado
General Motors is unveiling its 2023 Chevrolet Silverado EV on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”
Chevrolet's holiday ad is an absolute tear-jerker and viral hit
Chevrolet is turning on the waterworks this holiday season.
Audi agrees 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant deserves prize after losing on controversial technicality
After “Wheel of Fortune" contestant Charlene Rubush missed her chance to win a new Audi Q3, the carmaker said she'd be getting one after all.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
Thieves find potential gold mine inside stolen catalytic converters
A worldwide catalytic converter crime wave is hitting the Bay Area. Theft of the device, which reduces the amount of pollution emitted by cars, has tripled since last year.
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.
Infrastructure bill includes requiring new technology to stop drunken driving
Under the legislation, monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers would have to roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026.