Congress-ordered auto safety rules yet to be enacted, AP review finds
A governors’ highway safety group says the United States faces a “car crash epidemic" at the same time that safety rules languish.
A governors’ highway safety group says the United States faces a “car crash epidemic" at the same time that safety rules languish.
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
Tesla moving headquarters to Austin, Texas
Elon Musk announced the move during the 2021 Annual Shareholders meeting Thursday afternoon at the new Tesla Gigafactory in Del Valle.
Elon Musk announced the move during the 2021 Annual Shareholders meeting Thursday afternoon at the new Tesla Gigafactory in Del Valle.
US considering releasing emergency oil reserves to lower gas prices, Granholm says
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
We Energies joins electric vehicle charging effort
We Energies is joining a collaborative effort among Midwest utility companies to expand charging infrastructure across nearly a dozen states.
We Energies is joining a collaborative effort among Midwest utility companies to expand charging infrastructure across nearly a dozen states.
Volvo recalls older cars; air bag inflators can explode
Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.
Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.
Volvo aims for all cars to be leather-free and fully electric by 2030
Volvo said its vehicles will be completely leather-free by 2030, as the company also works toward its goal of being fully electric.
Volvo said its vehicles will be completely leather-free by 2030, as the company also works toward its goal of being fully electric.
Wauwatosa free steering wheel locks distributed to Kia owners
The Wauwatosa Police Department gave out free steering wheel locks on Saturday, Aug. 28 to Kia owners who live or work in the city.
The Wauwatosa Police Department gave out free steering wheel locks on Saturday, Aug. 28 to Kia owners who live or work in the city.
GM recalls all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk
General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
Nissan to close huge plant for 2 weeks due to chip shortage
Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.
Nissan says its huge factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, will close for two weeks starting Monday due to computer chip shortages brought on by a coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
GM using expanded Super Cruise on 6 vehicles next year
General Motors said Friday that it will include its expanded, hands-free driver-assisted technology on six vehicles next year.
General Motors said Friday that it will include its expanded, hands-free driver-assisted technology on six vehicles next year.
Car seat safety: Wisconsin attorney general joins regulation call
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined an 18-state coalition calling for stronger federal regulation of child car seat protection measures.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul joined an 18-state coalition calling for stronger federal regulation of child car seat protection measures.
GM issues 2nd diesel pickup truck recall over engine block heater issues
The recall covers certain 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups with 6.6-liter diesel engines and block heaters. Shorts can develop in the heater cord or terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.
The recall covers certain 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups with 6.6-liter diesel engines and block heaters. Shorts can develop in the heater cord or terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.
General Motors recalling 400K pickup trucks over exploding airbags
Documents from safety regulators show the airbag inflator can rupture, spewing parts into the cabin.
Documents from safety regulators show the airbag inflator can rupture, spewing parts into the cabin.
Gas prices at 7-year high $3 per gallon levels here to stay
Gas prices have jumped to a 7-year high, now sitting at $3.13 per gallon as drivers hit the road for the July 4th holiday.
Gas prices have jumped to a 7-year high, now sitting at $3.13 per gallon as drivers hit the road for the July 4th holiday.
GM recalls SUVs, suspension problem for older models
General Motors is recalling more than 380,000 older SUVs in the U.S., many for a second time, to fix a suspension problem.
General Motors is recalling more than 380,000 older SUVs in the U.S., many for a second time, to fix a suspension problem.
BBQ restaurateur moonlights as mechanic, fixes up old cars to donate
Eliot Middleton is an auto mechanic who started a foundation where he receives used cars, repairs them and gives them to families without transportation.
Eliot Middleton is an auto mechanic who started a foundation where he receives used cars, repairs them and gives them to families without transportation.
Motor Mania car show returns in Washington County
Motor Mania is back in Washington County and bigger than ever now that everyone is able to safely gather again.
Motor Mania is back in Washington County and bigger than ever now that everyone is able to safely gather again.
Memorial Day travel: AAA says 37 million to head out over weekend
With COVID-19 cases dropping and vaccinations rising – a surge in travel is expected this weekend for Memorial Day.
With COVID-19 cases dropping and vaccinations rising – a surge in travel is expected this weekend for Memorial Day.