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.
Kia and Hyundai free software upgrade aimed at curbing thefts
On Tuesday, the two automakers announced a new free, anti-theft software upgrade that will require drivers to have a key to start a car.
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.
Hyundai launching electric vehicle subscription program for $699 per month
The new month-to-month car subscription program includes insurance and maintenance for the Kona Electric or Ioniq 5 with no long-term commitment.
Advance Auto Parts giving away free gas for a year to 25 fans during Super Bowl — how to enter
If either Super Bowl quarterback completes a touchdown pass of at least 25 yards, several lucky fans will win free gasoline for a year at Shell stations.
US tells owners to park these old Honda models until air bags are fixed
Honda said it has reached out to the owners more than 18 million times with mailed notices, emails, phone calls and even home visits. The company says repairs are free and parts are available.
Ford cuts price on Mustang Mach-E after Tesla trims prices
Ford is lowering the price of its electric SUV up to $6,000. The company says in a statement Monday that the price cuts are part of Ford’s plan to keep the SUV competitive in a fast-changing market.
Major insurers plan to drop two car models' coverage due to thefts: report
Because of a rise in thefts, at least two major car insurers are reportedly not writing new insurance policies for some models and years of Kia and Hyundai vehicles.
Volvo recalls over 100,000 cars due to brake issues
The recall is for some 2023 year model cars, including the C40, XC40, and S60 models.
The Bronco is so popular Ford will give you $2,500 to buy another vehicle
The backlog is so bad that Ford is now offering 2023 Bronco reservation holders who have ticked the boxes for these features $2,500 to switch to another Bronco trim or vehicle.
Hot car: Toyota built a hydrogen-powered classic
Toyota is going back to the future.
Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand
With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc. slashed prices dramatically Friday on several versions of its electric vehicles, making some of its models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.
Feds reviewing Elon Musk tweet about disabling driver monitoring
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it asked Tesla for more information about the tweet.
Mercedes recalls nearly 324K vehicles in US due to engine stalling
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Thursday that water can accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit.
Hyundai, Kia owners face threat of theft due to social media challenge
Kia and Hyundai owners across the country are fed up. This year some cities have seen a sharp rise in theft of these vehicles. In Minneapolis, police say it’s all because of a social media challenge.
Sony and Honda reveal their new EV car brand, Afeela
Car buyers can pre-order the new high-tech electric vehicle beginning in 2025.
Tesla on autopilot leads police on chase before driver finally wakes up
After about 15 minutes into the pursuit, the driver finally woke up and followed police instructions to pull over.
Warming up your car in cold weather can damage your engine. Here's what to do instead
Allowing your car to warm up in cold weather for a few minutes can lower fuel efficiency while hurting the engine's performance.