Ford CEO announces changes, including non-negotiated vehicle prices

Ford CEO Jim Farley said ahead of the company’s capital markets day event Monday that the days of Ford being all things to all people are over.

Ford recalled 310,000 trucks over air bag issue

A build-up of dust inside a cable of the steering wheel can interrupt the electrical connection, according to Ford.

Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite recent software aimed at security fix

Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites.

Carjacking crisis overwhelms police nationwide: See where your state ranks

Car thefts are so bad in NYC, the mayor recently handed out 500 airtags to New Yorkers to hide in their vehicles so they can track them if they’re stolen.

Volkswagen sees sales decline in China, pledges recovery this year

Volkswagen sold 14.5% fewer vehicles in China, the world’s largest car market. Chinese auto rivals are developing new electric and hybrid vehicles at competitive prices and competing with foreign brands.

There are only 3 new cars priced under $20,000 now

The average new car price was $48,008 in March, according to Kelley Blue Book, a drop of $550 from the prior month.

GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks

General Motors is ready to move on from its top-selling electric vehicle to make room for larger models that run on new battery technology.

GM recalls 40,000 pickups to fix fire risk: 'Park outside'

The GM Silverados have been recalled after discovering a potential leak in brake fluid that could result in a fire.

Kia, Hyundai thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of cars

TikTok videos have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai models by using only a screwdriver and a USB cable.

Greenfield 'Drive Electric Earth Day' fair, EV owners show off rides

Electric vehicle owners got to show of their rides Saturday, April 15 – Drive $mart Wisconsin hosting a meet and "Drive Electric Earth Day" fair in Greenfield.

Tesla announces big plans for cheaper iron-based batteries

Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.

Gas prices going up, Milwaukee area still below national average

In Wisconsin and across the U.S., a spike in gas prices has many people worried about a repeat of last summer there were record highs to fill up.