California poised to phase out sale of new gas-powered cars
California is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen, an ambitious step that will reshape the U.S. car market by speeding the transition to more climate-friendly vehicles.
Average new car prices set to hit record $46,259 in August
The average transaction price paid for a new car in August is expected to hit an all-time high, according to J.D. Power, with monthly finance payments also at record levels.
'Cars' Porsche 911 sold for $3.6 million at charity auction
A one-of-a-kind Porsche designed as a tribute to a beloved cartoon character has been auctioned for an astonishing amount.
Hyundai, Kia recall: Some SUV owners urged to park outside due to fire risk
The recalls cover Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride SUV models from 2020 through 2022. The companies reported 25 fires and melting incidents related to the vehicles tow hitch wiring.
Ford will cut 3,000 white-collar jobs to lower costs
Ford Motor Co. is cutting about 3,000 white-collar jobs as it attempts to lower costs and make the transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles.
GM recalling over 484,000 Cadillac, Chevy, GMC vehicles to fix seat belt issue
Recall covers certain Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles equipped with third-row seats.
Catalytic converter theft victims flock to get rebar cages
Chris Lutgen's Nissan Frontier made a horrendous loud noise after thieves stole his catalytic converter.
Ferrari is recalling almost every vehicle sold since 2005 due to leaky brake fluid
Ferrari has recalled over 23,000 vehicles sold from 2005 to 2022 due to a potential for brake failure.
‘Plain, straightforward’ cellphone laws reduce crash rates, study finds
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday looked at data from Oregon, Washington and California, states with broad prohibitions on cell phone use in cars.
Kias and Hyundais continue to be stolen at alarming rates, police warn
Owners of certain Hyundai and Kia models are being advised to take special precautions securing their vehicles due to a rash of thefts that has been sweeping cities across the nation.
Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
How the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes affect your finances
Higher mortgage rates have sent home sales tumbling. Credit card rates have grown more burdensome, and so have auto loans. Savers are finally receiving yields that are actually visible, while crypto assets are reeling.
Port of Oakland resumes full operations following trucker protests
Marine terminals are open and operating again normally at the Port of Oakland following a shutdown by truckers over California's gig worker law, port officials said Monday.
The $109K Ford F-150 Raptor R is the brand's most powerful pickup
Shelby Mustang-powered truck is a desert racing machine
Here's when the Tesla Cybertruck might go on sale, according to Elon Musk
Elon Musk said Tesla's high prices are 'embarrassing.'
US Postal Service to 'substantially increase' purchases of electric vehicles
The U.S. Postal Service said it will substantially increase the number of electric-powered vehicles it’s buying to replace its fleet of aging delivery trucks, after the Biden administration and environmental groups said the agency’s initial plan had too few electric vehicles and fell short of the administration’s climate change goals.
Semiconductor shortage is chipping away at car safety features
Automakers struggling to build vehicles during the supply crisis of these essential components have had to remove a variety of electronic features from their vehicles to keep the assembly lines moving over the past two years.
Honda key fob flaw allows hackers to remotely unlock, start certain vehicles
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
Tunnel to tomorrow? Elon Musk's Las Vegas Loop is now open for business
Visitors to Las Vegas may soon be able to beat the street traffic by traveling underground on Elon Musk's Vegas Loop. Here's a first look from deep below Sin City.
North Bay leads trend on banning new gas stations
A trend that began right here in the Bay Area is likely to speed up the acceptance of electric cars nationwide. The trend? Banning or placing moratoriums on new gas stations or the expansions of current ones.