Hyundai issues new recall for 2018 Santa Fe Sport models over fire risk
The new recall involves 44,000 2018 Santa Fe Sport models. Officials said owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are made.
The new recall involves 44,000 2018 Santa Fe Sport models. Officials said owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are made.
Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one.
Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
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Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire, owners urged to park outside
Kia Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled for a second time due to fire risks. The auto company is telling car owners to park away from buildings and other cars until they determine the cause of the issue.
Kia Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled for a second time due to fire risks. The auto company is telling car owners to park away from buildings and other cars until they determine the cause of the issue.
Rolls-Royce unveils its 1st fully electric car with $400K price tag: Spectre
The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.
The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.
Chevrolet Corvette production idled again due to parts shortage
The sports car output has been hampered by supply chain issues.
The sports car output has been hampered by supply chain issues.
Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
Toyota says information from nearly 300,000 T-connect customers was possibly leaked
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Elon Musk announces Pepsi will receive Tesla's first electric semi-trucks this December
Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.
Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.
Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, Florida official warns
A top Florida state official warned Thursday that firefighters have battled a number of fires caused by electric vehicle (EV) batteries waterlogged from Hurricane Ian.
A top Florida state official warned Thursday that firefighters have battled a number of fires caused by electric vehicle (EV) batteries waterlogged from Hurricane Ian.
Elon Musk's floating Cybertruck tweet torpedoed by government agencies
Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday that the upcoming Cybertruck will have the ability to float, adding to its utility.
Elon Musk tweeted on Thursday that the upcoming Cybertruck will have the ability to float, adding to its utility.
Elon Musk claims Cybertruck can float ahead of Tesla AI day
The Tesla Cybertruck is almost ready to set sail … apparently.
The Tesla Cybertruck is almost ready to set sail … apparently.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E can now play YouTube videos while you charge
Ford giving customers something new to pass the time with
Ford giving customers something new to pass the time with
Tesla recalling 1.1 million vehicles to fix faulty window reversing system
Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.
Tesla is issuing a voluntary recall on nearly 1.1 million vehicles because the pinch protection feature on their power door windows may allow them to squeeze too hard before rolling the glass down.
Hyundais and Kias stolen nearly twice as often as other vehicles, national study finds
The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.
The new analysis found that the theft claim frequency was more than 80% higher for 2015-2019 model-year Kias and Hyundais combined than the average of all other brands.
NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use
The NTSB is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
The NTSB is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.
Tesla owner says he’s locked out after battery died, replacement costs $26K
Some Tesla owners have voiced frustration about the electric vehicles, including a group in Norway that went on a hunger strike last month.
Some Tesla owners have voiced frustration about the electric vehicles, including a group in Norway that went on a hunger strike last month.
Typical monthly payment for a new vehicle hits record $743
The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.
The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.
Wisconsin gets $78M for electric vehicle network
The Biden administration has approved plans for a $78 million electric vehicle charging network in Wisconsin. The WisDOT secretary says this plan will allow EV owners to travel throughout the state knowing there will be opportunities to charge their vehicles.
The Biden administration has approved plans for a $78 million electric vehicle charging network in Wisconsin. The WisDOT secretary says this plan will allow EV owners to travel throughout the state knowing there will be opportunities to charge their vehicles.