Pavement buckles amid heat wave; WisDOT tips for motorists
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to be alert of pavement buckles amid the recent heat wave.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to be alert of pavement buckles amid the recent heat wave.
UW-Madison alternative fuels researcher applies for corn-to-diesel patent
While fuel prices continue to rise, UW-Madison researchers are exploring alternative fuels and have applied for a patent for a process to turn corn into diesel fuel.
While fuel prices continue to rise, UW-Madison researchers are exploring alternative fuels and have applied for a patent for a process to turn corn into diesel fuel.
Ford announces massive recall of 2.9M vehicles that can roll away, cause crashes
Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes. The automaker says it has received hundreds of complaints, and four people have been injured in crashes so far.
Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes. The automaker says it has received hundreds of complaints, and four people have been injured in crashes so far.
General Motors is launching a car rental service ... to the Moon
GM and Lockheed Martin working on new lunar rovers for rent.
GM and Lockheed Martin working on new lunar rovers for rent.
These electric vehicles are cheaper to own than gas ones now
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Building electric vehicles is expensive, which is why their prices are high, and it's mostly about the batteries.
Free gas: Milwaukee church helps community members fill their tanks
Life Changers Christian Church paid for 40 drivers to fill up their gas tanks at the BP near 8th and Atkinson in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 11.
Life Changers Christian Church paid for 40 drivers to fill up their gas tanks at the BP near 8th and Atkinson in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 11.
Used car prices are going up again
Manheim reports that wholesale prices for used cars increased for the first time in 2022 during May, which suggests retail prices will also rise.
Manheim reports that wholesale prices for used cars increased for the first time in 2022 during May, which suggests retail prices will also rise.
Rising gas prices: Government limited in potential solutions
Amid rising gas prices, economists say relief is not coming anytime soon. The government has limited options when it comes to addressing the issue, but they are proposing options.
Amid rising gas prices, economists say relief is not coming anytime soon. The government has limited options when it comes to addressing the issue, but they are proposing options.
Gas prices impact Milwaukee area ride-share drivers
Across the Milwaukee area, gas prices have jumped almost a dollar in just the past month. It is impacting everyone, including those who drive for a living.
Across the Milwaukee area, gas prices have jumped almost a dollar in just the past month. It is impacting everyone, including those who drive for a living.
Pain at the pump: Gas costs nearly $10 a gallon at this California station
Each week, the price of gas gets impossibly higher. One gas station in California is selling gasoline at nearly $10 a gallon.
Each week, the price of gas gets impossibly higher. One gas station in California is selling gasoline at nearly $10 a gallon.
Hundreds of Tesla owners say their cars stop for no reason; US investigating
Investigators are looking at Teslas equipped with automated driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control and “Autopilot,” which allows them to automatically brake and steer within their lanes.
Investigators are looking at Teslas equipped with automated driver-assist features such as adaptive cruise control and “Autopilot,” which allows them to automatically brake and steer within their lanes.
New Toyota Corolla has 4 doors but only 2 seats
The Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO is the brand's hottest hatchback
The Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO is the brand's hottest hatchback
Ford to invest $3.7B, add over 6,000 union jobs to build 2 million EVs a year
Ford is committing $3.7 billion as it continues its investment into growing its electric vehicle plans across Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri.
Ford is committing $3.7 billion as it continues its investment into growing its electric vehicle plans across Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri.
Car prices vary: It can be a lot cheaper to buy a used vehicle in another state
Used car and truck prices can vary widely from state to state.
Used car and truck prices can vary widely from state to state.
DeLorean’s Alpha5 EV images unveiled for the first time
Images show the vehicle’s specifications described as “revealing sleek lines, classic louvers, and DeLorean's iconic gull-wing doors.”
Images show the vehicle’s specifications described as “revealing sleek lines, classic louvers, and DeLorean's iconic gull-wing doors.”
Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.
World’s most expensive car: Mercedes sells for record $143 million
Proceeds from the record Mercedes-Benz sale will be used to start a global scholarship fund
Proceeds from the record Mercedes-Benz sale will be used to start a global scholarship fund
Ford recalls 350K vehicles: Certain SUVs impacted for fire risk, heavy-duty trucks for airbag issue
The owners of 350,000 Ford vehicles are being asked to take them in for repairs as part of three recalls, including some Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, Mustang Mach-E SUVs, and more.
The owners of 350,000 Ford vehicles are being asked to take them in for repairs as part of three recalls, including some Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, Mustang Mach-E SUVs, and more.
Washington state troopers pull over driver who crammed SUV into back of U-Haul
A Washington State Trooper made an unusual traffic stop this week after spotting an SUV crammed into the back of a very small U-Haul.
A Washington State Trooper made an unusual traffic stop this week after spotting an SUV crammed into the back of a very small U-Haul.
Hyundai recalls 215,000 Sonatas; faulty hoses can leak fuel
Hyundai said the recall for the faulty hoses covers certain 2013 and 2014 Sonata sedans, many of which were recalled for the same problem in 2020. Dealers will replace the hoses and owners will be notified starting July 5.
Hyundai said the recall for the faulty hoses covers certain 2013 and 2014 Sonata sedans, many of which were recalled for the same problem in 2020. Dealers will replace the hoses and owners will be notified starting July 5.