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October 9, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Honda recalls nearly 1.7M vehicles for steering problem that could lead to crashes

Honda Motor Co. is recalling close to 1.7 million vehicles due to a manufacturing issue that could make it difficult to steer the vehicles and lead to crashes
October 9, 2024 at 4:54 PM
FILE - Logos of Honda Motor Co. are pictured in Tsukuba, northeast of Tokyo, Feb. 13, 2019. (Kyodo News via AP, File)
October 8, 2024 at 4:45 PM

A driver's test for autonomous vehicles? A leading expert says US should have one

At a time of growing concern about the safety of self-driving vehicles, a leading expert is calling on the federal government to develop a national driver’s test that such vehicles would have to pass before they could travel on public roads
October 8, 2024 at 4:45 PM
FILE - A Mcity driverless shuttle makes a stop on June 4, 2018 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
October 6, 2024 at 12:19 PM

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.
October 6, 2024 at 12:19 PM
British marque Bentley recently unveiled its fourth-generation Continental GT coupe and convertible.
October 4, 2024 at 1:34 PM

EU countries vote to impose duties on China EVs ahead of an end-of-October deadline

European Union countries have voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continue between Brussels and Beijing to end the standoff before an end-of-October deadline
October 4, 2024 at 1:34 PM
FILE - Visitors check the China made BYD ATTO 3 at the IAA motor show in Munich, Germany, on Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)
October 3, 2024 at 5:26 PM

A 5th recall for Tesla Cybertruck within a year, the latest due to rearview display

Tesla is recalling more than 27,000 Cybertrucks because the rearview camera image may not activate immediately after shifting into reverse, the fifth recall for the vehicle since it went on sale late last year
October 3, 2024 at 5:26 PM
FILE - Visitors look over a 2024 Cybertruck in the Tesla display at the Electrify Expo, July 14, 2024, in north Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
October 2, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Tesla posts first quarterly increase in deliveries, but shares slump with investors hoping for more

Low interest financing, sweet lease deals and free charging boosted Tesla’s global deliveries in the third quarter, the first increase this year for the electric vehicle maker
October 2, 2024 at 2:01 PM
FILE - Visitors look over a 2024 Cybertruck in the Tesla display at the Electrify Expo, July 14, 2024, in north Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
September 30, 2024 at 7:34 PM

NHTSA: Cruise to pay $1.5M penalty after failing to fully report crash involving pedestrian

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty as part of a consent order after the unit failed to fully report a crash involving a pedestrian
September 30, 2024 at 7:34 PM
FILE - This Jan. 16, 2019, file photo, shows Cruise AV, General Motor's autonomous electric Bolt EV in Detroit. General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle unit recalled 300 robotaxis to update software after one of them rear-ended a municipal bus in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
September 30, 2024 at 3:24 PM

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.
September 30, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Two P1 electric scooters built by Infinite Machine are seen at a car show, Aug. 29, 2024, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
September 30, 2024 at 1:26 PM

Carmaker Stellantis slashes forecasts, faces industry slump and Chinese competition

Carmaker Stellantis has slashed its earnings forecast, citing investments to turn around its U.S. operations as the wider automobile industry faces a slump and increased Chinese competition
September 30, 2024 at 1:26 PM
FILE - Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares speaks during a news conference following a meeting with unions, March 31, 2022, in Turin, Italy. (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP, File)
September 28, 2024 at 11:26 PM

California governor vetoes bill requiring speeding alerts in new cars

California’s governor has vetoed a bill that would have required all new cars to beep at drivers when they speed
September 28, 2024 at 11:26 PM
FILE - California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a press conference in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer, File)
September 23, 2024 at 6:43 PM

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

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said GPS, cameras could pose a "serious risk."
September 23, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.
September 15, 2024 at 1:10 PM

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.
September 15, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Lamborghini unveiled the Temerario, the successor to the Huracan, in August 2024.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
An exhibit depicting a Waymo autonomous vehicle is seen at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Aug. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
Big rig driver Ernest Duran speaks over his truck's radio during an early morning of work, July 27, 2024, near Dallas.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
A car key fob is seen in an undated stock photo.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New warning about car key fobs and thefts
1 month 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."
1 month ago
Matt Rimac, the 36-year-old CEO of Bugatti Rimac, speaking at The Quail motoring event in Carmel, Calif., on Aug. 16, 2024.
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: A look at Honda’s upcoming innovative products
2 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.
2 months ago
Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility, June 21, 2024, in Normal, Ill.
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: San Francisco residents complain of honking from driverless cars
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: General Motors faces new lawsuit over company's data tracking
2 months ago

'No compromise': Why more consumers are buying hybrids

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

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

Chevrolet says the newly unveiled ZR1 is the "most powerful" Corvette ever produced.
2 months ago
The 2025 Corvette ZR1.
2 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.
2 months ago
Chevrolet says the newly unveiled ZR1 is the "most powerful" Corvette ever produced.
2 months ago

Tesla shares plummet after company reports falling profits

The company faces sluggish sales and heightened competition.
2 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.
3 months ago

These common items could pose a danger when left in hot cars

Everyday items left inside hot cars could pose significant danger.
3 months ago
3 months ago

Hyundai recalls more than 50,000 vehicles for loss of drive power

The recall impacts certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N, the federal agency said.
3 months ago
A general view of Hyundai signage and logo at a dealership showroom on Jan. 22, 2024 in Southend, U.K.
3 months ago

Biden administration announces funding for new electric vehicle production hubs

Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm discusses the grant that will convert failing auto factories into electric vehicle production facilities and also efforts to stabilize gas prices by the fall.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Biden administration announces funding for new electric vehicle production hubs
3 months ago

Arizona child faces off with lawmakers over drag racing

The panel discuss 9-year-old, William Miller's fight to make his community safer and pressure local city council members to fix a drag racing problem.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Arizona child faces off with lawmakers over drag racing
3 months ago

Volkswagen forms alliance with EV startup Rivian in $5 billion deal

Volkswagen has struggled to make a successful transition to EVs, with sales of its electric vehicles falling in 2024.
3 months ago
Volkswagen has struggled to make a successful transition to EVs, with sales of its electric vehicles falling in 2024.
3 months ago

Advocates renew calls for rule to require technology that prevents hot car deaths

As another hot summer begins, advocates are renewing their call for federal regulators to require technology in cars that can help prevent child deaths.
3 months ago
1,086 onesies were displayed across the street from the U.S. Department of Transportation building in Washington, DC on June 20, 2024 representing each child that has died in a hot car in the U.S. since 1990.
3 months ago

Car dealers crippled by cyberattack

The nearly week-old cyber outage has left thousands of dealers across the U.S. and Canada unable to process appointments or complete sales transactions. Cyber security expert Scott Spiro weighs in.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Car dealers crippled by cyberattack
4 months ago

Cyberattack hampers car dealers

ABC News’ Faith Abubey discusses how hackers have broken into thousands of dealership networks across the U.S.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Cyber Attack hampers car dealers
4 months ago

Massive cyberattack hits car dealerships

CDK Global, a major software provider for the auto industry, says hackers broke into its network, causing headaches for buyers and those getting their vehicles repaired.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Massive cyberattack hits car dealerships
4 months ago

Thousands of car dealerships’ operations crippled by cyberattack

A major auto industry software provider, CDK Global, says it was hit by cyberattacks on Wednesday, crippling business at roughly 15,000 auto dealerships in the U.S. and Canada.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Thousands of car dealerships’ operations crippled by cyberattack
4 months ago

Bugatti unveils 1st electrified sports car

The $4.1 million Tourbillon is currently in the testing phase.
4 months ago
The $4.1 million Tourbillon is currently in the testing phase.
4 months ago

New Bugatti Tourbillon gets 37 miles of electric range

The Bugatti Tourbillon is the first electrified hypercar from the French marque.
4 months ago
The Bugatti Tourbillon is the first electrified hypercar from the French marque.
4 months ago

Hyundai sued by DOL after manufacturing plant employed 13-year-old on assembly line

The plant allegedly employed a 13-year old child to work over 50 hours per week in its assembly line, the agency said.
4 months ago
The Hyundai Motor Co. logo is seen on the front grill of a Santa Fe sports utility vehicle (SUV) at the Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) facility in Montgomery, Alabama, July 19, 2017.
4 months ago

Nissan issues 'do not drive' warning for older vehicles, says airbags can explode

The warning covers certain model year 2002-2006 Nissan Sentras, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinders and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4s.
4 months ago
The warning covers certain model year 2002-2006 Nissan Sentras, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinders and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4s.
4 months ago

Experts explain rise in catalytic converter theft amid shooting death of actor

A nationwide crime trend plaguing car owners has gained renewed focus amid the death of actor Johnny Wactor.
4 months ago
Actor Johnny Wactor is seen, Oct. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia.
4 months ago

Why thieves steal catalytic converters

The high value of the precious metals in these devices is seen as the main reason why they are targeted.
4 months ago
The high value of the precious metals in these devices is seen as the main reason why they are targeted.
5 months ago

Tips for keeping your family safe while in the car

With many people hitting the road this holiday weekend, ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton shares tips on how to stay safe while behind the wheel.
5 months ago
Tips for keeping your family safe while in the car
5 months ago

UAW loses Alabama vote to expand

Thousands of Mercedes Benz workers in Alabama voted against joining the union.
5 months ago
VIDEO: UAW loses Alabama vote to expand
5 months ago

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote 'no' to joining union

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against joining UAW, a blow to the union's expansion in the South.
5 months ago
Mercedes employees Austin Brooks, David Johnston and Jacob Ryan attend a rally in Tuscaloosa, AL, May 5, 2024.
5 months ago

Biden announces new China tariffs on electric vehicles, solar, chips and more

Biden announced new tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, including a sharp hike on electric vehicles, to help protect his administration's investments.
5 months ago
President Joe Biden announces increased tariffs to promote American investments and jobs in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 14, 2024 in Washington, DC.
5 months ago

Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama are voting to join the UAW. Here's what's at stake.

Vote comes a month after the UAW unionized its first auto plant in the South.
5 months ago
United Auto Workers union supporters attended a May 4, 2024 rally in Birmingham, Ala.
5 months ago

Why electric vehicles are causing motion sickness in drivers, passengers

Some EVs have an eco mode that's set up to make the throttle less sensitive.
5 months ago
The lack of sound in electric vehicles as well as strong regenerative braking can cause motion sickness in some drivers and passengers, experts say.
5 months ago

Police, cancer researchers team up to track stolen vehicles

Police in Portland, Oregon, are arresting more suspected car thieves and reducing the number of vehicles stolen, thanks to a partnership with cancer researchers.
5 months ago
A stolen car is recovered in Portland.
6 months ago

Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join UAW, union says

4,326 workers at the Volkswagen facility were eligible to vote.
6 months ago
Employees are seen outside the entrance to a Volkswagen automobile assembly plant in Chattanooga, TN, March 20, 2024.