Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
Here's why people are siding with a driverless car company after its vehicle hit a pedestrian
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs due to steering issue
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Car dealership losses from CDK software outage could soon reach $1 billion, study finds
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
Electric vehicles spend more time in repair shops than gas-powered cars, J.D. Power finds
An electric vehicles technological features can be appealing, but the upkeep required to maintain the cars can be a hassle for some owners, a recent report shows.
CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Nearly half of American EV owners want to switch back to gas-powered vehicle, McKinsey data shows
New findings from consulting firm McKinsey & Co. show a significant share of Americans who own electric vehicles have buyer's remorse. Nearly half want to switch back to gas.
Tesla recalls thousands of Cybertrucks over windshield wiper, trunk bed trim issues
Tesla issued two recalls for Cybertrucks due to potential issues with trunk bed trims and front windshield wipers, affecting nearly 11,400 and 11,700 vehicles, respectively.
Ford recalls 668K F-150 pickup trucks over unexpected downshift issue
Ford announced that it's issuing a recall for the 2014 model year F-150 pickup trucks because they can unexpectedly downshift into the first gear and cause the driver to lose control or the rear wheels to lock up.
This expensive Bugatti has a bizarre steering wheel
The new Bugatti Tourbillon costs $4 million and has a top speed of 227 mph.
Ford announces new Bronco off-road driving school in Tennessee
Ford Motor Co. announced this week that it will open a new off-road driving adventure school in Tennessee.
Stellantis recalls 1M vehicles due to rearview camera issue
The recall includes Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles.
Ferrari's first EV to cost over $500K: report
Ferrari's planned EV offering will be made at a new plant in Maranello, Italy.
Company making 3-point seatbelts standard on all school buses
Blue Bird Corporation, the only U.S.-owned school bus manufacturer, will introduce three-point seatbelts and other significant safety upgrades, including driver airbags and advanced lighting, on all new models starting in fall 2024.
Another EV adoption obstacle in America: Thieves are stealing charging cables
Criminals have been stealing EV charging cables, which contain copper wiring, officials say.
Majority of drivers in US back anti-speeding technology in cars, survey finds
Drivers in a recent poll shared that they wouldn’t mind if their cars had a feature that would help prevent speeding.
Chrysler recalls certain Dodge Durango, Ram vehicles: What to know
Chrysler is recalling certain Dodge Durango, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles because of a software malfunction.
Road rage shootings remain high, report says – here are the worst states
The number of people shot in a road rage incident in the U.S. has spiked more than 400% since 2014, a recent analysis of data shows.
Kia recalls 463,000 Telluride SUVs amid fire hazard concerns, urges outdoor parking
Kia is recalling 463,000 Telluride SUVs from 2020-2024 due to a fire hazard caused by an overheating front power seat motor, urging owners to park outside until fixed.
Ford recalls 109K Lincoln Aviators due to rearview camera glitch
Cell phones used near the center console of Lincoln Aviators while the vehicle is in reverse can cause the rearview camera display to flicker or become distorted.