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Controversial Yusef Salaam traffic stop highlights NY issue of 19K 'misrepresented' license plates, insurance
Councilman Yusef Salaam has become the poster guy for a common problem in New York -- auto insurance fraud or misrepresentation.
Volvo cuts off EV funding despite fact it helped pioneer electric cars
The company declared Volvo Cars is focused on “developing and concentrating its resources on its own ambitious journey.”
Ford hikes price of some F-150 Lightning models up to $10K, slashes others $7K
Ford announced that it's adjusting the price of some of its F-150 Lightning models, boosting some as much as $10,000 while slashing others up to $7,000. The starting price of...
Chinese EV giant BYD posts 62% jump in 2023 vehicle sales
The Shenzhen-based automaker said it sold about 1.6 million battery EVs as well as about 1.4 million plug-in hybrid EVs.
Tesla poised to be dethroned as top EV maker to Chinese competitor
Tesla is poised to lose its top spot as the world's top-selling electric vehicle to a lesser-known Chinese-made competitor, according to reports.
Tesla recalls nearly all US cars to fix Autopilot flaw -- amid tech's link to fatal Virginia wreck
The recall – reportedly the largest in Tesla’s history – emerged as part of a still-ongoing investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tesla's long-awaited Cybertruck reveal met with mixed reviews over price, 'disappointing' range
Tesla finally delivered Cybertrucks to a handful of owners, such as Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
GM sees $9.3B hit from UAW deal, plans to cut spending at troubled robotaxi Cruise unit
Shares rose after GM announced a $10 billion in share buyback and increased its dividend.
Tesla's Cybertruck's splashy unveiling coming this week — key details remain unknown
The Cybertruck delivery party follows three years of delays and production setbacks for the difficult-to-manufacture vehicle.
Man claims auto shop disappeared after waiting over a year for his truck to be fixed: 'Story doesn't line up'
A man is demanding answers after claiming he dropped his car off over a year ago off at an auto shop that apparently no longer exists.
Car payment defaults hit 29-year high as borrowing costs surge
Inflation-squeezed Americans are defaulting on their auto loans at levels not seen in nearly three decades as record-high borrowing costs threaten to price many Americans out of the market. The...
General Motors delays opening electric-truck factory as EV demand wanes
The move is the latest sign that electric vehicle production and demand may not be as strong as forecast.
Hyundai, Kia recall 3.37M vehicles over fire risks from brake fluid leaks
Hyundai said it has reports of 21 fires and 21 other thermal incidents since 2017 related to the recall, while Kia has reports of at least 10 confirmed fires and...
Buying a car is hard work — use these tips and tricks to avoid sneaky scams
Don't get taken for a ride.
Credit card and car loan defaults hit 10-year high as inflation squeezes families
consumers are making tough decisions about “whether to pay their credit card bills, their rent or buy groceries.”
Ford issues recall of 169K SUVs, other vehicles to replace rear cameras
Ford said it would replace the rearview camera and update software in some 2020-2023 Explorer and Aviator vehicles, 2020-2022 Corsair vehicles, 2022-2023 Transit vans, 2018-2021 Navigator vehicles and 2021 Bronco...
Elon Musk's futuristic Cybertruck nears debut as Tesla aims to win over skeptics
Key details about the Cybertruck -- including its price and final specs -- remain unknown.
Tesla launches cheaper Model S, X versions with shorter driving ranges
The new S and X "standard range" models are priced at $78,490 and $88,490, respectively.
Toyota unveils first hybrid version of iconic Land Cruiser
The new model will be sold as a hybrid in North America and will be available in the US in the spring of 2024.
Electric car owners fed up with useless, overly complicated tech features: survey
According to a JD Power survey, owners of 2023 model-year vehicles rated their satisfaction an 845 out of 1,000, citing high-tech, irksome infotainment systems as reason for their discontentment.