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.
Elon Musk announces Pepsi will receive Tesla's first electric semi-trucks this December
Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.
Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, Florida official warns
A top Florida state official warned Thursday that firefighters have battled a number of fires caused by electric vehicle (EV) batteries waterlogged from Hurricane Ian.
Tony Soprano's Cadillac Escalade is for sale and it's not a steal
The luxury SUV was used during the last three seasons of "The Sopranos."
Elon Musk's floating Cybertruck tweet torpedoed by government agencies
Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday that the upcoming Cybertruck will have the ability to float, adding to its utility.
Elon Musk claims Cybertruck can float ahead of Tesla AI day
The Tesla Cybertruck is almost ready to set sail … apparently.
The car so nice, he bought it twice: Man tracks down old Mustang 20 years later
In 2002, Lance Frey sold his beloved '88 Ford Mustang. A sale he's regretted ever since. That is until he spotted a similar-looking Mustang on Facebook Marketplace, which turned out to be the same one he sold 20 years ago.
Minnesota woman makes 2,000-mile motorcycle trek across Pakistan
In Eagan, Rachel Stienstra only learned to ride her motorcycle six years ago. But in that time it’s taken her on rides across Iceland, Canada, and Mexico. This week she is just back in town after riding across Pakistan, with a good cause in mind.
Tesla recalling 1.1 million vehicles to fix faulty window reversing system
Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.
Hyundais and Kias stolen nearly twice as often as other vehicles, national study finds
The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.