U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Shopping while driving, the new holiday danger

If you’ve noticed an uptick in unsafe motorists during the holidays, you’re not imagining things.

Tesla edges into pickup truck market with electric model

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the workhorse heavy pickup truck market with his latest electric vehicle.