Ram recalling 1.23 million pickups for tailgate trouble
The tailgate might open while the vehicle is in motion.
Subaru recalls Ascent SUVs due to fire risk; owners urged to park outdoors
Ascent SUVs made between 2019 and 2022 are being recalled after reports of two fires with no injuries. Subaru says owners of these SUVs can find out if their vehicle is affected by visiting the company's website.
Driver fatally crashes during pursuit in Stockton
A driver died Friday night near Stockton after leading deputies on a pursuit and crashing, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
Suspected vehicle wanted in hit-and-run of Brentwood teenager
Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run after it allegedly struck a teenager Friday afternoon in Brentwood.
California man, 88, charged with killing girl in car crash
An 88-year-old Southern California man has been charged with killing a 9-year-old girl with his car in a crash a year ago.
Car collision in Marin leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized
A car accident Saturday on Point Reyes Petaluma Road, north of Hicks Valley Road, resulted in the death of a driver and serious injuries of another, CHP authorities said.
Lafayette: Eastbound Hwy 24 snarled late Saturday afternoon due to overturned vehicle on freeway
Eastbound State Highway 24 in Orinda and Lafayette is at a crawl late Saturday afternoon due to an overturned vehicle on its side in the freeway lanes.
SFPD discuss plans to derail sideshows
San Francisco police say they're monitoring chatter and preparing crews for the possibility of sideshows. It was just one week ago that a series of illegal car stunt shows took over the streets of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge.
Lincoln, Tesla, Chevy top 2022 Made in America vehicles list
Kentucky claims two of the top three
Tesla delivers its first electric Semi trucks promising 500 miles of range
Tesla has started production of its electric Semi, which has a range of up to 500 miles per charge and the ability to recharge to 70% in a half-hour.
Tesla delivers electric semis to PepsiCo at Nevada factory
Tesla delivered its first electric semis to PepsiCo Thursday, more than three years after Elon Musk said his company would start making the trucks.
Gas prices fall to lowest level since February, GasBuddy data shows
“It’s entirely possible the national average price of gasoline could fall under $3 per gallon by Christmas,” Patrick De Haan at GasBuddy revealed.
Watch: Garbage truck explodes into flames after hitting overpass in Indianapolis
A resident, whose camera captured the moment, said vehicles often accidentally hit the overpass, but that this particular crash was one of the worst in years.
Bay Area air district offers buy-back program for older, high polluting vehicles
Bay Area residents with a vehicle made before 1999 can receive up to $1,200 as part of a buy-back program to improve local air quality, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced Monday.
Mercedes-Benz releasing 'Acceleration Increase' subscription fee for electric vehicles
The $1,200 a year subscription allows Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph one second faster.
Ford recalls over 634K SUVs due to fuel leaks and fire risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 634,000 SUVs worldwide because a cracked fuel injector can spill fuel or leak vapors onto a hot engine and cause fires.
Ford has reinvented the wheel ... the steering wheel
The new design turns the wheel into a table.
Lawyer: Driver in sheriff’s academy crash fell asleep
The driver of an SUV that crashed into Los Angeles County law enforcement recruits on a training run last week fell asleep at the wheel while driving to work, his attorney told a newspaper Monday.
Consumer Reports survey: Hybrids are most reliable vehicles
Gas-electric hybrids were the most dependable vehicles sold in the U.S. in the past year, while big pickup trucks and fully electric automobiles performed the worst in Consumer Reports’ annual reliability survey.
GM recalls nearly 340K big SUVs over daytime running lights issue
The recall covers certain 2021 Chevrolet Tahoes and Suburbans, as well as some GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades.