Cars and Trucks

US investigates fire reports in Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles

The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire.

October 13

California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks

This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.

September 23

Hyundai, Kia recall over 500,000 vehicles due to leaks that can cause engine fires

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.

September 3

Ford cutting 1,400 jobs, offers early retirement incentives to salaried workers

Ford Motor Co. will offer early retirement incentives with hopes of cutting its U.S. white-collar workforce by 1,400 more positions.

September 2

Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone

A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.

August 28

Ford Bronco returns after 24 years with 2-door, 4-door and sport SUV options

The Bronco was originally started in 1966 and went through six different designs before it was ended in 1996.

July 13

Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide

Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.

July 1

Ford to introduce new Bronco on O.J. Simpson's birthday

A Ford spokesperson said the date is "purely coincidental."

June 17

Department of Motor Vehicles offices reopen in North Texas

North Texans can now obtain car titles and vehicle registrations in person.

May 26

Wisconsin DMV waives road test requirement for individuals under 18 due to COVID-19 pandemic

Each program eliminates the need for in-person visits to a DMV service center by enabling drivers to complete the tasks online.

May 5

Arlington General Motors plant to briefly resume production

General Motors is bringing some of its employees back to work at the Arlington assembly plant.

March 27

Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler shutting down factories amid Coronavirus

Under increasing pressure from the United Auto Workers union and amid multiple confirmed coronavirus cases originating from factories, Detroit's big three automakers are closing their plants for the time being.

March 18

Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem

Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.

February 12

107-year-old may be Florida's oldest driver, still living life the way he wants

Joe Newman always turns heads -- not just because of his age, but because of his outlook on life. At 107, nothing appears to slow him down. At 101, he ran for Congress, but lost.

February 6

Consumer Alert: Gas tank design flaw

When Dolores Kollstedt bought her 2019 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, she spared no expense, even paying extra for the burgundy color she wanted. But, she says, most important to her was the idea that driving a hybrid would mean fewer trips to the gas station and greater driving distances on a full tank.

February 6