‘Plain, straightforward’ cellphone laws reduce crash rates, study finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday looked at data from Oregon, Washington and California, states with broad prohibitions on cell phone use in cars.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday looked at data from Oregon, Washington and California, states with broad prohibitions on cell phone use in cars.
Kias and Hyundais continue to be stolen at alarming rates, police warn
Owners of certain Hyundai and Kia models are being advised to take special precautions securing their vehicles due to a rash of thefts that has been sweeping cities across the nation.
Owners of certain Hyundai and Kia models are being advised to take special precautions securing their vehicles due to a rash of thefts that has been sweeping cities across the nation.
American cars? You might not know these models are made in the USA
Some American-made cars drive under the radar.
Some American-made cars drive under the radar.
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.
It's a bad time for consumers looking to buy a used car.
Automakers rollout new line of electric vehicles with more 'affordable' price tags
In their drive to have EVs dominate vehicle sales in coming years, automakers are promoting their new models as having the range, price and features to rival their gas-powered competitors.
In their drive to have EVs dominate vehicle sales in coming years, automakers are promoting their new models as having the range, price and features to rival their gas-powered competitors.
Here's when the Tesla Cybertruck might go on sale, according to Elon Musk
Elon Musk said Tesla's high prices are 'embarrassing.'
Elon Musk said Tesla's high prices are 'embarrassing.'
Jury finds Tesla just 1% to blame for fiery crash that killed 2 Florida teens
A Florida jury has found Tesla just 1% to blame for a fiery crash that killed two teenagers back in 2018. They were going 116 mph in a 30 mph zone at the time of the crash, when the car burst into flames and trapped the teens inside. The father had put a speed limiter on the car to keep his son from driving too fast, but the dealership disabled it after the teen told them to while getting the car serviced a month before the deadly crash.
A Florida jury has found Tesla just 1% to blame for a fiery crash that killed two teenagers back in 2018. They were going 116 mph in a 30 mph zone at the time of the crash, when the car burst into flames and trapped the teens inside. The father had put a speed limiter on the car to keep his son from driving too fast, but the dealership disabled it after the teen told them to while getting the car serviced a month before the deadly crash.
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.
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.
"The pride of Japan" is going on sale around the world, including in the U.S.
'Crime of opportunity': Catalytic converter thefts on the rise across the country
The catalytic converter under your vehicle can be a target for thieves. Converter thefts are on the rise throughout the country and across the Tampa Bay area.
The catalytic converter under your vehicle can be a target for thieves. Converter thefts are on the rise throughout the country and across the Tampa Bay area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tesla’s expansion of its Supercharger stations will offer more options for EV drivers to charge their cars.
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%.
Used cars have increased even more with an increase of 16.1%.
Chip shortage keeps driving up auto prices, cutting sales
The global semiconductor shortage continues to cause production problems for the auto industry.
The global semiconductor shortage continues to cause production problems for the auto industry.
Safest vehicle? Armored Lexus LX 600 SUV now on sale
Luxury truck turned into a safe house
Luxury truck turned into a safe house
Ford recalling nearly 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks
The Ford F-150 Lightning truck safety compliance recall covers 2,666 vehicles in the U.S. and 220 in Canada in the 2022 model year.
The Ford F-150 Lightning truck safety compliance recall covers 2,666 vehicles in the U.S. and 220 in Canada in the 2022 model year.
Nissan recalls nearly 323K Pathfinder SUVs because hoods can fly open unexpectedly
Nissan is recalling nearly 323,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the U.S. because the hoods can unexpectedly fly open and block the driver’s view.
Nissan is recalling nearly 323,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the U.S. because the hoods can unexpectedly fly open and block the driver’s view.
Florida shop known for famous cars rebuilding Elvis' last Lincoln
Gene Kennedy was 9 years old when the 1977 Lincoln Mark V was built, but the one he's working on now isn't just any old car.
Gene Kennedy was 9 years old when the 1977 Lincoln Mark V was built, but the one he's working on now isn't just any old car.
Report: 500 crashes linked to self-driving cars, auto-assist vehicle technology
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released 10-months-worth of crash data involving vehicles using driver-assist technologies, as well as fully autonomous vehicles. It is the first time this information has been released, and there were nearly 500 wrecks reported.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released 10-months-worth of crash data involving vehicles using driver-assist technologies, as well as fully autonomous vehicles. It is the first time this information has been released, and there were nearly 500 wrecks reported.