New cars in US could beep at drivers when they speed
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed a certain speed. Here’s what to know about how that affect all new U.S. cars in the coming years.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed a certain speed. Here’s what to know about how that affect all new U.S. cars in the coming years.
Steering wheel decals can cause blindness, severe injuries, regulators say
Steering wheel decals are typically made of metal or plastic and covered with rhinestones or other “shiny” decorations.
Steering wheel decals are typically made of metal or plastic and covered with rhinestones or other “shiny” decorations.
Self-driving cars could lead to a fourth, white traffic signal — or no signals at all
The advent of self-driving cars could bring significant changes to traffic laws, including the addition of a fourth, white traffic signal indicating autonomous vehicle control, or potentially eliminating traffic signals altogether, according to researchers and pilot programs testing these concepts.
The advent of self-driving cars could bring significant changes to traffic laws, including the addition of a fourth, white traffic signal indicating autonomous vehicle control, or potentially eliminating traffic signals altogether, according to researchers and pilot programs testing these concepts.
The most stolen cars in the US are made by these two brands
The top 10 most stolen cars of 2023 have been released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
The top 10 most stolen cars of 2023 have been released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
GM ending production of Chevrolet Malibu
The Malibu is the last remaining Chevrolet car offered in the United States besides the Corvette.
The Malibu is the last remaining Chevrolet car offered in the United States besides the Corvette.
These are the states where it's still legal to smoke with kids in cars
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
More EVs could be eligible for tax credits as US loosens battery rules
This could potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits up to $7,500.
This could potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits up to $7,500.
Automatic emergency braking to become US standard
U.S. officials are making the first attempt at regulating automated driving by requiring all new vehicles to come with automatic emergency braking by 2029.
U.S. officials are making the first attempt at regulating automated driving by requiring all new vehicles to come with automatic emergency braking by 2029.
Just one out of 10 SUVs receives 'good' crash test rating
Only one in 10 small SUVs evaluated during an updated crash test earned a "good" rating, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Only one in 10 small SUVs evaluated during an updated crash test earned a "good" rating, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Gas prices are rising again. Here are the cheapest, most expensive states
Why are gas prices going up? Here’s the national average for a gallon of gas, according to AAA, and other things to know.
Why are gas prices going up? Here’s the national average for a gallon of gas, according to AAA, and other things to know.
Tesla announces price cut for certain models
Elon Musk's Tesla slashed the U.S. prices of some models on Friday after first-quarter deliveries came up short of expectations.
Elon Musk's Tesla slashed the U.S. prices of some models on Friday after first-quarter deliveries came up short of expectations.
US investigating GM Cadillac Lyriq EVs over brake assist failures
The NHTSA's preliminary evaluation is examining Lyriqs from the 2023 model year.
The NHTSA's preliminary evaluation is examining Lyriqs from the 2023 model year.
Ford recalls over 450,000 vehicles due to loss of drive power
Ford has issued a recall for Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick compact pickup trucks made between 2022-2024.
Ford has issued a recall for Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick compact pickup trucks made between 2022-2024.
Auto insurance premiums are skyrocketing. What's to blame?
The cost of auto insurance rose 2.6% in March, bringing the total annual gain to 22.2% — the fastest yearly rate on record.
The cost of auto insurance rose 2.6% in March, bringing the total annual gain to 22.2% — the fastest yearly rate on record.
Ford recalls nearly 43,000 vehicles over fuel leaks that increase fire risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling tens of thousands of small SUVs over concerns cracked fuel injectors could leak, increasing the risk of sparking a fire in engines.
Ford Motor Co. is recalling tens of thousands of small SUVs over concerns cracked fuel injectors could leak, increasing the risk of sparking a fire in engines.
Is now the best time to buy a used car? Experts weigh in on post-pandemic pricing trends
“Buying a used car today is better than it has been in nearly four years," one expert says, but there are still some key things to know.
“Buying a used car today is better than it has been in nearly four years," one expert says, but there are still some key things to know.
Hyundai, Kia: Millions of recalled vehicles with fire risk remain on road
Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles remain on the road — unrepaired — after being recalled in September, according to the Associated Press.
Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles remain on the road — unrepaired — after being recalled in September, according to the Associated Press.
Kia recalls over 427K vehicles that could roll away while in park
Kia recently recalled over 48K vehicles for damaged charging units.
Kia recently recalled over 48K vehicles for damaged charging units.
EV maker slashes prices as it tries to avoid bankruptcy
California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker slashed the prices of some of its vehicles as it fights to avoid bankruptcy after a potential deal with another automaker fell through.
California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker slashed the prices of some of its vehicles as it fights to avoid bankruptcy after a potential deal with another automaker fell through.
Subaru recalling over 118K vehicles for airbag deployment issues
Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator.
Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator.