Electric vehicle forum, Wisconsin group fields questions

Drive $mart Wisconsin hosted its first free electric vehicle forum of the year on Saturday, Feb. 17 – hoping to help people cruise into the future.

Wisconsin DMV: False title, odometer fraud on the rise

The Wisconsin DMV is investigating a "growing number" of false titles statements and odometer rollbacks, officials said Thursday.

Car insurance rates skyrocketed in 2024: See your state’s average rate

You’re probably paying more for car insurance this year, and you’re not alone. Here’s how much costs have increased, and who pays the most.

Honda recalls over 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor

The Honda recall, which covers many Honda and Acura models, is because a faulty sensor may cause the front passenger air bags to inflate when they're not supposed to.

Ford cuts production of F-150 Lightning pickup trucks after slow EV sales growth

The automaker said about 1,400 workers will be impacted by the move, with the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center transitioning to one shift, effective April 1.

How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?

Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.

Hyundai, Kia car thefts up more than 1,000% since 2020

New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.

Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from rental fleet; will reinvest in gas-powered vehicles

The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Ford recalls nearly 113K F-150 pickup trucks due to rear axle issue

Ford is recalling nearly 113,000 of its popular F-150 pickup trucks because of a rear axle hub bolt that "may fatigue and break."

More electric vehicles lose full US tax credits in 2024

Car buyers in the market for an EV in the new year will have some things to consider when searching for a vehicle that qualifies for a new tax credit based on guidelines from the federal government.

Carmakers with the most recalls in 2023: See if your vehicle is under recall

Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.

Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash

Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.

More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow

While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.

Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says

A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.