Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk; owners urged to park outdoors
Ascent SUVs made between 2019 and 2022 are being recalled after reports of two fires with no injuries. Subaru says owners of these SUVs can find out if their vehicle is affected by visiting the company's website.
Another Takata air bag death brings toll to 33, US reports
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday that the person was killed in a crash involving a 2002 Honda Accord.
Tesla delivers its first electric Semi trucks promising 500 miles of range
Tesla has started production of its electric Semi, which has a range of up to 500 miles per charge and the ability to recharge to 70% in a half-hour.
Gas prices fall to lowest level since February, GasBuddy data shows
“It’s entirely possible the national average price of gasoline could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas,” Patrick De Haan at GasBuddy revealed.
Watch: Garbage truck explodes into flames after hitting overpass in Indianapolis
A resident, whose camera captured the moment, said vehicles often accidentally hit the overpass, but that this particular crash was one of the worst in years.
Mercedes-Benz releasing 'Acceleration Increase' subscription fee for electric vehicles
The $1,200 a year subscription allows Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph one second faster.
Ford recalls over 634K SUVs due to fuel leaks and fire risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires.
Ford has reinvented the wheel ... the steering wheel
The new design turns the wheel into a table.
Ram heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks recalled for engine fire hazard
The recall of Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks covers some models released between 2020 and 2023.
Charges: Man swindles dealership for $200K car despite negative bank account
A man with a negative balance in his bank account is charged with theft by swindle after conning a Minnetonka dealership out of a nearly $200,000 luxury vehicle.
GM recalls nearly 340K big SUVs over daytime running lights issue
The recall covers certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, as well as some GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades.
Recall: Owners told not to drive older Chrysler, Dodge cars after 3 Takata airbag deaths
Stellantis and the U.S. government are warning owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata air bags apparently exploded in three more vehicles, killing the drivers.
Hyundai issues new recall for 2018 Santa Fe Sport models over fire risk
The new recall involves 44,000 2018 Santa Fe Sport models. Officials said owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are made.
Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire, owners urged to park outside
Kia Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled for a second time due to fire risks. The auto company is telling car owners to park away from buildings and other cars until they determine the cause of the issue.
Rolls-Royce unveils its 1st fully electric car with $400K price tag: Spectre
The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.
Chevrolet Corvette production idled again due to parts shortage
The sports car output has been hampered by supply chain issues.
Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
Toyota says information from nearly 300,000 T-connect customers was possibly leaked
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.