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.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
White Settlement police catch catalytic converter thief in the act
Police in the Fort Worth suburb of White Settlement arrested a man for trying to steal a catalytic converter. They essentially caught him in the act after an officer heard a drilling noise at 4 a.m. Wednesday coming from a nearby neighborhood.
Police in the Fort Worth suburb of White Settlement arrested a man for trying to steal a catalytic converter. They essentially caught him in the act after an officer heard a drilling noise at 4 a.m. Wednesday coming from a nearby neighborhood.
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.
Suspected car thieves wanted by police after targeting Blue Mound Carvana lot
Police in Blue Mound are looking for two young men who they say are part of a group that's been stealing cars and posting about it online. Police say two of their friends are already in jail.
Police in Blue Mound are looking for two young men who they say are part of a group that's been stealing cars and posting about it online. Police say two of their friends are already in jail.
Ford announces massive recall of 2.9M vehicles that can roll away, cause crashes
Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes. The automaker says it has received hundreds of complaints, and four people have been injured in crashes so far.
Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes. The automaker says it has received hundreds of complaints, and four people have been injured in crashes so far.
General Motors is launching a car rental service ... to the Moon
GM and Lockheed Martin working on new lunar rovers for rent.
GM and Lockheed Martin working on new lunar rovers for rent.
These electric vehicles are cheaper to own than gas ones now
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Used car prices are going up again
Manheim reports that wholesale prices for used cars increased for the first time in 2022 during May, which suggests retail prices will also rise.
Manheim reports that wholesale prices for used cars increased for the first time in 2022 during May, which suggests retail prices will also rise.
Hundreds of Tesla owners say their cars stop for no reason; US investigating
Investigators are looking at Teslas equipped with automated driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control and “Autopilot,” which allows them to automatically brake and steer within their lanes.
Investigators are looking at Teslas equipped with automated driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control and “Autopilot,” which allows them to automatically brake and steer within their lanes.
DeLorean’s Alpha5 EV images unveiled for the first time
Images show the vehicle’s specifications described as “revealing sleek lines, classic louvers, and DeLorean's iconic gull-wing doors.”
Images show the vehicle’s specifications described as “revealing sleek lines, classic louvers, and DeLorean's iconic gull-wing doors.”
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
World’s most expensive car: Mercedes sells for record $143 million
Proceeds from the record Mercedes-Benz sale will be used to start a global scholarship fund
Proceeds from the record Mercedes-Benz sale will be used to start a global scholarship fund
Ford recalls 350K vehicles: Certain SUVs impacted for fire risk, heavy-duty trucks for airbag issue
The owners of 350,000 Ford vehicles are being asked to take them in for repairs as part of three recalls, including some Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, Mustang Mach-E SUVs, and more.
The owners of 350,000 Ford vehicles are being asked to take them in for repairs as part of three recalls, including some Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, Mustang Mach-E SUVs, and more.
Suspect arrested in shooting of Arlington dealership owner trying to recover loaner
Arlington police announced an arrest in Monday’s shooting that left a car lot owner fighting for his life. The car lot owner was trying to get back a loaner car he gave to a customer. That's when police say the customer shot him.
Arlington police announced an arrest in Monday’s shooting that left a car lot owner fighting for his life. The car lot owner was trying to get back a loaner car he gave to a customer. That's when police say the customer shot him.
Texas Instruments breaks ground on new plant in Sherman to address microchip shortage
The plant is expected to bring 3,000 new jobs. Production of much-needed microchips at the new facility won't begin for about three years, but the CEO says long term they'll be able to fill a huge void.
The plant is expected to bring 3,000 new jobs. Production of much-needed microchips at the new facility won't begin for about three years, but the CEO says long term they'll be able to fill a huge void.
Car dealership owner shot trying to reclaim loaner car in Arlington
The victim’s coworkers say the shooter has been a customer at their car dealership for years. They say the owner offered to hand out a loaner car he never got back.
The victim’s coworkers say the shooter has been a customer at their car dealership for years. They say the owner offered to hand out a loaner car he never got back.
Repo man shot while trying to repossess car: Arlington police
A man repossessing a car in Arlington was shot, and police are looking for the shooter.
A man repossessing a car in Arlington was shot, and police are looking for the shooter.
Mercedes recalls over 292K vehicles; tells owners not to drive them
The Mercedes recall involves certain ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles between the 2006 and 2012 model years, officials said.
The Mercedes recall involves certain ML, GL, and R-Class vehicles between the 2006 and 2012 model years, officials said.
North Texas gas prices hitting near record highs at $4.01 a gallon
DFW drivers are paying an average of $4 a gallon for regular unleaded. That is well above one month ago and a few cents shy of the record set in March shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. North Texans are still paying less than the national average, which is back at its record high of $4.33 a gallon.
DFW drivers are paying an average of $4 a gallon for regular unleaded. That is well above one month ago and a few cents shy of the record set in March shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. North Texans are still paying less than the national average, which is back at its record high of $4.33 a gallon.