Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene

"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.

These US states have the worst-behaved drivers: See where your state ranks

Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania were found to have well-behaved drivers. Here are the states with the worst-behaved drivers, according to a survey by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research.

White House proposes ban on Chinese tech in US cars

Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.

Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost

Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.

US proposes new pedestrian safety rules: Here's how they impact SUVs and pickup trucks

The U.S. proposes new pedestrian safety rules aimed at reducing fatalities, focusing on design changes for SUVs and pickup trucks. Learn how these changes could make roads safer for pedestrians and drivers.

Nearly 1.5M Ram trucks recalled over software problem

Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks due to faulty anti-lock brake software.

Volvo drops plan to go fully electric by 2030, hybrids to remain

Volvo has revised its 2030 plan to go fully electric, citing slowing demand for EVs and rising consumer interest in hybrids. The automaker now expects 90% to 100% of its 2030 sales to be electric or plug-in hybrids, with mild hybrids making up the remainder.

Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking

There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."

Toyota recalls over 43,000 vehicles for faulty tow hitch cover

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the tow hitch cover, which is attached to the rear bumper, may detach and become a road hazard.

How can you find out if your car is spying on you for your insurance company?

The habits of drivers can be monitored and shared with their auto insurance providers, which may impact their premiums. Here’s what you need to know.

Hyundai recalls nearly 50K SUVs across US over issue that could affect airbag

More than 49,700 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sante Fe HEV sport utility vehicles are being recalled in America in response to a problem that can potentially affect the function of airbags.