US approves new adaptive driving beam headlights that won’t blind oncoming drivers
U.S. regulators are about to allow new high-tech headlights that can automatically tailor beams so they focus on dark areas of the road and don’t create glare for oncoming drivers.
Tesla recalls 27K vehicles over heat pump that won’t defrost windshield fast enough
The Tesla recall over windshield defrosting software involves certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.
Hyundai, Kia recall: Owners of 485K vehicles told to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they can catch fire. Owners were told to park vehicles outside until repairs are made.
Tesla recalls nearly 54K 'Full Self-Driving' cars over vehicles running stop signs
Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 vehicles because their “Full Self-Driving” software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt.
Kia recalls 410,000 vehicles over faulty airbags that may not deploy
Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can potentially stop the airbags from inflating in a crash.
'Lunar Cruiser': Toyota developing vehicle for the moon
Toyota says it's working with Japan’s space agency on a vehicle to explore the lunar surface, with ambitions to help people live on the moon by 2040 and eventually live on Mars
Nissan recalls 793K Rogue SUVs over fire risk
Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring and in rare cases could start a fire.
US to allow teens to drive semi-trucks in test apprenticeship program
The U.S. is starting a test program to let 18-to-20-year-olds drive big rigs from state to state. Currently, truckers who cross state lines must be at least 21.
NASCAR walks back 'Let's Go Brandon' sponsorship approval, Brandon Brown spokesperson says
NASCAR is walking back its approval of driver Brandon Brown's sponsorship with LGBcoin after initially approving the deal, according to Brown's spokesperson.
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness,”
Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues
Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.
GasBuddy says $4 per gallon national average not out of the question in 2022
Gas price projections from GasBuddy say that $4 per gallon as a national average is a possibility for 2022, a signal that the economy is recovering from the pandemic.
Audi agrees 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant deserves prize after losing on controversial technicality
After “Wheel of Fortune" contestant Charlene Rubush missed her chance to win a new Audi Q3, the carmaker said she'd be getting one after all.
Fremont man arrested on suspicion of running down neighbor, punching woman
A 45-year-old Fremont man suspected of deliberately running down a neighbor with his car earlier this month, and punching a woman last August at a local park, was taken into custody in Tuolomne County, police said.
Motorist dies in hit-and-run crash on Highway 101 in San Jose
A motorist who left his car following a crash early Sunday on U.S. Highway 101 in San Jose was fatally hit by another vehicle that fled the scene, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist dies in collision with 2 vehicles on Capitol Expressway in San Jose
A motorcyclist died in a collision with two other vehicles on Capitol Expressway near the Highway 87 exit in San Jose around 6:15 p.m. Friday, police said.
Vallejo police looking for armed carjacking suspect
Police in Vallejo are looking for a suspect in a carjacking on Friday morning.
Woman killed by alleged hit-and-run driver fleeing earlier crash
A 71-year-old woman is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter and two counts of felony hit and run in San Jose. Authorities say she was fleeing the scene of one accident, when she caused another.
Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
Pedestrian hospitalized with major injuries in Concord hit-and-run collision
A pedestrian was hospitalized with major injuries in the wake of what police described as a hit and run collision on Monument Boulevard in Concord early Saturday morning.