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March 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM

Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to Washington in 2026

Waymo on Tuesday added Washington D
March 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
FILE - Two Waymo driverless taxis stop before passing one another on a San Francisco street on Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Terry Chea, File)
March 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Chinese electric vehicle maker reports 2024 revenue over $100B, topping Tesla's sales

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has reported its revenue soared to a record $107 billion last year as its sales of battery electric and hybrid vehicles jumped 40%
March 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
FILE - A display shows how the dual-mode electric S6DM sport utility vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD can be plugged into a charging station to recharge its onboard batteries, at the North American International Auto Show on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
March 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Why every automaker is building a 'rugged' electric vehicle

Automakers are building an enthusiast market around electric vehicles.
March 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The battery electric Jeep Recon will be available later this year.
March 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM

The warming planet is changing the ecosystem. It's also bad for automakers.

Shorter winters and unpredictable weather are changing how automakers test new vehicles.
March 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
John Lundegren, who heads up Volvo's Drive Experience teams, says the unpredictable weather and lack of snow have impacted the company's annual winter testing programs.
March 15, 2025 at 5:13 AM

Driverless 'bus of the future' is tested in Barcelona

Renault is testing a new driverless mini-bus in Barcelona this week
March 15, 2025 at 5:13 AM
A driverless mini-bus, presented by WeRide and Renault Group, drives along a street in Barcelona downtown, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Commuters in downtown Barcelona have been able to ride the bus for free this week. There's just one catch: this mini-bus has no one at the wheel. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
March 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Ford shows off treasure trove of rarely seen vehicles at Michigan headquarters

About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan
March 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR, part of Ford Motor Co.'s Heritage Fleet, is on display Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Dearborn, Mich. (AP Photo/Mike Householder)
March 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM

Japanese automaker Nissan's chief executive steps down after dismal results

Japanese automaker Nissan says its chief executive, Makoto Uchida, is stepping down
March 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
FILE - A Nissan logo is displayed on a Nissan Pathfinder SUV at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh, Feb. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
March 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM

Could we be riding in flying cars soon? 

ABC News contributor Mike Muse looks at Alef Aeronautics’ flying prototype vehicle, which could be taking off very soon.
March 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
VIDEO: Could we be riding in flying cars soon? 
March 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Trump puts the brakes on tariffs for US automakers

President Donald Trump is giving Ford, Stellantis and General Motors a temporary escape from his sweeping 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada.
March 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
VIDEO: Trump puts the brakes on tariffs for US automakers
March 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM

Trump offers one-month tariff exemption for 'Big Three' automakers

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump spoke with Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis, and is offering them a one-month exemption to the tariffs.
March 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
VIDEO: Trump offers one-month tariff exemption for 'Big Three' automakers
1 month ago

Top car of 2025, more vehicle picks with the best consumer scores

Consumer Reports exclusively announced the Subaru Forester as the top car of 2025 and other vehicle highlights.
1 month ago
ABC News chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez exclusively announces the highest-rated Consumer Reports car picks and top scores, Feb. 25, 2025, on "Good Morning America."
1 month ago

Top vehicle picks of 2025 revealed

ABC News chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez exclusively announces the highest-rated Consumer Reports car picks and top scores.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Top vehicle picks of 2025 revealed
1 month ago

Auto designer dismisses critics of his electric vehicles: 'It's progressive'

Mercedes-Benz Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener says AI may soon make auto designers "obsolete."
1 month ago
Gorden Wagener, Mercedes-Benz's chief design officer, says AI may soon make auto designers "obsolete."
2 months ago

Racing star says sport 'secretly' looking for next female superstar

Jamie Chadwick, a British racing driver, will be competing in Le Mans this June.
2 months ago
Chadwick, a Rolex Testimonee, served as grand marshal for the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona race in Daytona, Fla.
2 months ago

Honda issues recall on nearly 300K cars due to fuel injection software issue

American Honda has recalled nearly 295,000 Honda and Accura car models due to an issue with the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) software.
2 months ago
Honda announced a voluntary recall due to "improper programming of the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU)."
3 months ago

Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles

Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles
3 months ago

Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi in talks over potential merger

If the three-way merger were to happen, it would create one of the largest car companies in the world.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi in talks over potential merger
3 months ago

Honda, Nissan announce plans to merge

The merge would create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
3 months ago
The merge would create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
3 months ago

'You'll be screaming': Maserati exec makes the case for the brand's new engine

"My main obsession is to be respectful to the brand," Klaus Busse, head of design at Maserati, told ABC News.
3 months ago
"To be a designer at Maserati, you need to understand how to build a car," Maserati's chief designer Klaus Busse told ABC News.
3 months ago

This state's now closer to ending gas-powered new car sales

California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.
3 months ago
Motorists drive vehicles on the 101 freeway during the morning commute, Sept. 23, 2024, in Los Angeles.
3 months ago

Honda, Nissan reportedly in talks about merger

The potential merger -- which reportedly could be expanded to include Mitsubishi -- would create a rival to Toyota, the world's largest automaker.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Honda, Nissan reportedly in talks about merger
3 months ago

GM ditches its driverless robotaxis 3 years after their launch

GM announced Tuesday that it would no longer be using Cruise LLC funding for developing a robotaxi service, citing increased competition in the market.
3 months ago
In this Aug. 11, 2023, file photo, Cruise, a driverless robotaxi, drives on a street in San Francisco.
4 months ago

SUVs are going back to their 'roots' and Americans are loving it

The COVID pandemic brought out these "animal spirits" in drivers, one industry expert said.
4 months ago
The COVID pandemic brought out these "animal spirits" in U.S. drivers, one industry expert said.
4 months ago

How to stay safe driving around semi-trucks

Experts say driving around a big rig can be particularly dangerous when vehicles spend too much time in one of the truck’s massive blind spots.
4 months ago
VIDEO: How to stay safe driving around semi-trucks
4 months ago

Car thefts on the rise at airports

Authorities have launched special task forces to stop the theft.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Car thefts on the rise at airports
4 months ago

Why Americans are trading in their gas-guzzling SUVs for these vehicles

The emerging three-row electric vehicle space is a "lucrative area," according to one auto analyst.
4 months ago
Three-row electric SUVs, like the Rivian R1S, are becoming increasingly popular with U.S. drivers, analysts said.
5 months ago

How the $350,000 Celestiq could save Cadillac

We are "very serious about making Cadillac a premium brand again," said Michael Simcoe, senior vice president of global design at General Motors.
5 months ago
The Cadillac Celestiq electric-sedan is unveiled in Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2022.
5 months ago

Truck brand Scout returns as an electric off-roader

Jeep Wranglers, Ford Broncos and Toyota Land Cruisers remain the top off-roaders, but there’s a new player in town with a name that hasn’t been on US roads since 1980.
5 months ago
A Scout Traveller Concept is seen in this press image from Scout Motors.
5 months ago

Republican opposition could slow the push toward electric vehicles

Policies to boost EVs are still popular, but losing support.
5 months ago
A customer charges his Tesla at a new Rove EV charging center on E. 17th Street in Santa Ana, Calif., on Oct. 9, 2024.
5 months ago

Teen has emotional reaction after being surprised with car built by late father

Isabel Pike, 16, said she dreamt of owning the Mustang her dad built years earlier.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Teen has emotional reaction after being surprised with car built by late father
5 months ago

Meet the content creator who interviews wealthy people about their expensive cars

Daniel Mac has gained viral stardom by interviewing luxury car owners on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, and asking them what they do for a living.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Meet the content creator who interviews wealthy people about their expensive cars
5 months ago

Tesla set to unveil its Cybercab in move Musk hopes will steer company into new era

Tesla is set to hold an event Thursday titled “We, Robot” where the company is expected to unveil a fully autonomous vehicle that CEO Elon Musk has called a “Cybercab.”
5 months ago
A Tesla all electric Model X is displayed during the British Motor Show 2024 at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre, Aug. 15, 2024, in Farnborough, England.
6 months ago

Big screens in autos are becoming 'old fashioned,' says veteran designer

Robin Page, an auto industry veteran, says the trend of big screens is over.
6 months ago
British marque Bentley recently unveiled its fourth-generation Continental GT coupe and convertible.
6 months ago

Small 'micromobility' vehicles gain traction amid rising car prices

High car prices have pushed people towards to the micromobility sector, where much smaller vehicles offer greater flexibility for a fraction of the cost.
6 months ago
Two P1 electric scooters built by Infinite Machine are seen at a car show, Aug. 29, 2024, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
6 months ago

US seeks to ban Chinese software from cars, citing national security concerns

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said GPS, cameras could pose a "serious risk."
6 months ago
Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.
6 months ago

Lamborghini CEO says he's not surprised electric sports cars aren't selling

Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann said there's a two-year wait in the U.S. for his company's sports cars.
6 months ago
Lamborghini unveiled the Temerario, the successor to the Huracan, in August 2024.
7 months ago

Waymo hits the road in more cities, but not everyone's along for the ride

Waymo, the self-driving car division of Alphabet, first began offering its autonomous rideshare service on the streets of San Francisco earlier this year.
7 months ago
An exhibit depicting a Waymo autonomous vehicle is seen at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Aug. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles.
7 months ago

An inside look at how the century old trucking industry is changing

They’re the biggest players on the transportation landscape: tankers, flatbeds, big rigs and box trucks. But even the century-old trucking industry is facing changes.
7 months ago
Big rig driver Ernest Duran speaks over his truck's radio during an early morning of work, July 27, 2024, near Dallas.
7 months ago

Man shares warning after car was stolen without key fob

A man in Washington, D.C., is warning other drivers after his car was stolen without the car's key fob.
7 months ago
A car key fob is seen in an undated stock photo.
7 months ago

New warning about car key fobs and thefts

As thefts of cars started with key fobs are on the rise, ABC News' Gio Benitez took a closer look on how a car can be stolen even if the key fob is not inside the vehicle.
7 months ago
VIDEO: New warning about car key fobs and thefts
7 months ago

What Bugatti Rimac CEO wants you to know about electric cars

Mate Rimac, the CEO of Bugatti Rimac, promises the "future of automotive is not going to be boring."
7 months ago
Matt Rimac, the 36-year-old CEO of Bugatti Rimac, speaking at The Quail motoring event in Carmel, Calif., on Aug. 16, 2024.
7 months ago

A look at Honda’s upcoming innovative products

"GMA3" heads to D23 in Anaheim, California, and teams up with Honda to take a look at some of their innovative mobility products, including the new Odyssey.
7 months ago
VIDEO: A look at Honda’s upcoming innovative products
7 months ago

What a Kamala Harris presidency could mean for electric vehicles

Donald Trump's conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk heightened the issue of transition to electric vehicles in the 2024 election discourse.
7 months ago
Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility, June 21, 2024, in Normal, Ill.
7 months ago

San Francisco residents complain of honking from driverless cars

Residents say they've had enough of Waymo cars honking at each other as they try to self-park during late-night hours.
7 months ago
VIDEO: San Francisco residents complain of honking from driverless cars
7 months ago

Classic car investing has taken a hit. Will buyers still spend millions at auction?

The five auctions taking place in Monterey, California, could bring in $459 million, according to one estimate.
7 months ago
In this Aug. 20, 2022, file photo, the 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster, the winner of the Best in Show at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, is shown in Pebble Beach, Calif.
7 months ago

General Motors faces new lawsuit over company's data tracking

The Texas attorney general has filed a lawsuit against General Motors, accusing the company of “unlawfully collecting drivers’ private data and selling it to several companies.”
7 months ago
VIDEO: General Motors faces new lawsuit over company's data tracking
8 months ago

'No compromise': Why more consumers are buying hybrids

Traditional hybrids are outselling electric vehicles.
8 months ago
The McLaren Artura Spider has more power, more performance and even greater driver engagement than the coupe, according to the British marque.
8 months ago

'Extraordinary achievement': Engineers break ground with new Corvette ZR1

Chevrolet says the newly unveiled ZR1 is the "most powerful" Corvette ever produced.
8 months ago
The 2025 Corvette ZR1.
8 months ago

New Corvette ZR1 revealed: Inside the car's "mind-blowing" specs

Chevrolet says the newly unveiled ZR1 is the "most powerful" Corvette ever produced.
8 months ago
Chevrolet says the newly unveiled ZR1 is the "most powerful" Corvette ever produced.
8 months ago

Tesla shares plummet after company reports falling profits

The company faces sluggish sales and heightened competition.
8 months ago
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk walks next to a screen showing an image of Tesla Model 3 car during an opening ceremony for Tesla China-made Model Y program in Shanghai, China Jan. 7, 2020.