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June 5, 2023, 7:17 PM

GM to invest more than $1 billion in two Flint, Michigan, plants

General Motors plans to invest more than $1 billion in two manufacturing plants in Flint, Michigan, in order to to prepare them for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine heavy-duty trucks
June 5, 2023, 7:17 PM
GM to invest more than $1 billion in two Flint, Michigan, plants
June 2, 2023, 1:36 PM

Ford urges owners of some Lincoln SUVs to park outdoors because they can catch fire with engines off

Ford is telling owners of more than 140,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outside because they can catch fire even when the engines are turned off
June 2, 2023, 1:36 PM
Ford urges owners of some SUVs to park outdoors due to fire risk with engines off
June 1, 2023, 3:05 PM

New rule proposes adding automatic emergency brakes to vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates the measure would save at least 360 people a year and reduce injuries by at least 24,000.
June 1, 2023, 3:05 PM
New rule proposes adding automatic emergency brakes to vehicles
May 31, 2023, 12:20 PM

Edmunds: The top five EV startups you need to know about

Designing and producing electric vehicles is a tough business, but some startup companies have already started selling EVs hoping to become as successful as Tesla
May 31, 2023, 12:20 PM
May 30, 2023, 2:56 PM

The easiest way to get a $7,500 tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.

Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing — not buying — is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle
May 30, 2023, 2:56 PM
The easiest way to get a $7.5K tax credit for an electric vehicle? Consider leasing.
May 30, 2023, 1:34 PM

US ends probe into Tesla allowing video games while vehicles are moving, says feature was disabled

U.S. highway safety regulators have closed an investigation into Tesla allowing video games to be played on center touch screens while vehicles are moving
May 30, 2023, 1:34 PM
May 29, 2023, 10:23 AM

Mercedes-Benz's message for Tesla: 'We want to be most desirable electric vehicle luxury brand'

Mercedes is transitioning to an all-electric fleet by 2030.
May 29, 2023, 10:23 AM
Mercedes takes on Tesla with slew of new electric vehicles
May 26, 2023, 1:18 AM

Ford electric vehicle owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network starting next spring

All of Ford‘s current and future electric vehicles will have access to about 12,000 Tesla Supercharger stations in the U.S. and Canada starting next spring
May 26, 2023, 1:18 AM
May 24, 2023, 4:26 PM

AM radio will remain in Ford and Lincoln vehicles

Ford Motor Co., facing pressure from lawmakers in Congress, is no longer eliminating AM radio in new vehicles.
May 24, 2023, 4:26 PM
AM radio will remain in Ford and Lincoln vehicles
May 24, 2023, 1:47 PM

Edmunds: Who offers hands-free driving systems for 2023?

Fully autonomous or self-driving cars could be the future of transportation.
May 24, 2023, 1:47 PM
May 24, 2023, 12:18 AM

South Korean supplier plans $40 million auto parts plant in Georgia near new Hyundai complex

A South Korean company will build a $40 million factory to make heating and cooling systems near a Hyundai Motor Group auto assembly plant in coastal Georgia
May 24, 2023, 12:18 AM
May 23, 2023, 7:03 PM

Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023

Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all
May 23, 2023, 7:03 PM
Ford to keep AM radio on 2024 models, restore AM on two 2023 electric vehicles
May 23, 2023, 2:55 AM

By the Numbers: The end of the $20,000 car

A look at the numbers behind how the rising cost of new and used cars is leading Americans to drive their cars longer as prices remain high.
May 23, 2023, 2:55 AM
By the Numbers: The end of the $20,000 car
May 22, 2023, 12:28 PM

Watch a Lego Ferrari go from zero to hero

A full-scale Ferrari Monza SP1 built of Lego bricks is on display at Legoland in Denmark.
May 22, 2023, 12:28 PM
Watch a Lego Ferrari go from zero to hero
May 20, 2023, 11:26 AM

Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer than ever

Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever
May 20, 2023, 11:26 AM
Repelled by high car prices, Americans are holding on to their vehicles longer
May 18, 2023, 12:20 PM

Ford recalls SUVs, some for a second time, to fix rear camera display

Ford is recalling over 422,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the image from the rear camera may not be displayed
May 18, 2023, 12:20 PM
May 17, 2023, 7:20 PM

Almost half of passengers killed in 2021 car crashes weren't wearing seat belts: NHTSA

Nearly half of all car passengers killed on US roads in 2021 were not wearing a seat belt, according to newly released data from NHTSA.
May 17, 2023, 7:20 PM
Almost half of passengers killed in 2021 car crashes weren't wearing seat belts
May 17, 2023, 4:14 PM

Ford recalls 310,000 trucks to fix problem with driver's front air bag

Ford is recalling more than 310,000 trucks in the U.S. because the driver’s front air bag may not inflate in a crash
May 17, 2023, 4:14 PM
May 16, 2023, 3:50 PM

Stellantis recalls nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide due to fire risk

Stellantis is telling owners of nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles because the power liftgates can catch fire even when the engines are off
May 16, 2023, 3:50 PM
May 16, 2023, 1:04 PM

Ex-Audi chief pleads guilty in automaker's diesel emissions scandal

The former head of Volkswagen’s luxury division Audi has pleaded guilty to charges tied to the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal
May 16, 2023, 1:04 PM
May 16, 2023, 2:24 AM

More Americans holding on to their cars longer: Data

New data shows the average age of a passenger vehicle is now 12.5 years.
May 16, 2023, 2:24 AM
More Americans holding on to their cars longer: Data
May 15, 2023, 4:01 PM

GM recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over air bag concerns

Plus, Vice Media files for bankruptcy, and the IRS is considering creating a government-run alternative for filing your taxes.
May 15, 2023, 4:01 PM
GM recalls nearly 1 million vehicles over air bag concerns
May 14, 2023, 8:32 PM

Bolivian EV startup hopes tiny car will make it big in lithium-rich country

The municipality of La Paz, Bolivia, is using a small fleet of tiny electric cars to bring doctors to patients' homes living in the suburbs of the capital city
May 14, 2023, 8:32 PM
Bolivian EV startup hopes tiny car will make it big in lithium-rich country
1 month ago

Formula 1 shifts into new gear in US

This year's Miami Grand Prix attracted major celebrities, sports stars and influencers alike as the motocross sport's popularity sees a new boom.
1 month ago
Formula 1 shifts into new gear in US
1 month ago

General Motors hires former Apple exec to run software unit

General Motors has hired a former high-ranking software executive at Apple to run a new software organization at the automaker
1 month ago
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Ford recalls some vehicles for air bag inflator installation

Ford Motor Co. is recalling certain 2004 to 2006 Ranger vehicles because replacement front passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly
1 month ago
Ford recalls some vehicles for air bag inflator installation
1 month ago

BMW issues a 'do not drive' warning for cars built between 2000-2006

Plus, Hasbro is revamping some of its famous board games for older adults and Family Dollar is recalling several Advil products.
1 month ago
BMW issues a 'do not drive' warning for cars built between 2000-2006
1 month ago

BMW issues 'do not drive' warning over recalled airbags

BMW is recalling 90,000 vehicles from 2000 to 2006 due to an increasing threat that the airbags might explode in a crash.
1 month ago
BMW issues 'do not drive' warning over recalled airbags
1 month ago

Ferrari causes multi-vehicle crash

Dashcam video captures the moment a red Ferrari caused a multi-vehicle accident in Melbourne, Australia.
1 month ago
Ferrari causes multi-vehicle crash
1 month ago

Kia and Hyundai owners now face new struggle: Getting parts for their stolen cars

A viral social media challenge led to a surge in car thefts.
1 month ago
Kia and Hyundai owners now face new struggle: Getting parts for their stolen cars
1 month ago

Chevrolet to end production of the Bolt, America's cheapest new electric vehicle

The Chevy Bolt hatchback, as well as its crossover Bolt EUV sibling, will cease production this year, General Motors has confirmed to ABC News.
1 month ago
Chevrolet announces end of Bolt EV production
1 month ago

Chevrolet to end production of the Bolt electric vehicle

The Bolt will cease production this year, General Motors said Tuesday.
1 month ago
Chevrolet to end production of the Bolt electric vehicle
1 month ago

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

GM recalls certain Chevrolet Silverado trucks for model year 2019 or later.
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2 months ago

How to protect yourself as car thefts rise nationwide

ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports on a dangerous trend of car thefts that experts say began at the start of the pandemic.
2 months ago
How to protect yourself as car thefts rise nationwide
2 months ago

Tesla cuts US prices again ahead of 1Q earnings release

Tesla dropped the starting prices for its two top-selling models overnight, the company’s fourth price U.S. price cut this year
2 months ago
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New Jersey halts electric vehicle rebates, demand too high

New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily
2 months ago
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1st look at special edition Disney car

In celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, “GMA” sponsor Hyundai shares an exclusive first look at the new collaboration debuting at the New York International Auto Show.
2 months ago
1st look at special edition Disney car
2 months ago

China auto show highlights intense electric car competition

Automakers plan to unveil more than a dozen new electric vehicles this week.
2 months ago
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Hyundai and AAA announce program to insure cars susceptible to theft

Insurance companies and police are on high alert over a new TikTok trend of filmed car theft, but Hyundai and AAA may have the solution to protect vehicle owners.
2 months ago
Hyundai and AAA announce program to insure cars susceptible to theft
2 months ago

EPA proposes strict vehicle emission standards

The EPA proposed a new emissions standard that would require up to two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032.
2 months ago
EPA proposes strict vehicle emission standards
2 months ago

Major push toward electric cars

The Biden administration is proposing strict new pollution rules that could dramatically ramp up the transition to electric vehicles. ABC News’ Em Nguyen explains.
2 months ago
Major push toward electric cars
2 months ago

Walmart attempts to make electric vehicle ownership more accessible

The company says its working on building an electric vehicle charging network.
2 months ago
Walmart attempts to make electric vehicle ownership more accessible
2 months ago

Tesla cuts prices on all models, 3rd cut this year

Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates
2 months ago
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GM Cruise recalls 300 robotaxis after crash involving bus

General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit recalled 300 robotaxis to update software after one of them rear-ended a municipal bus in San Francisco
2 months ago
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Ask Alexis: Why buying a car may be a better option than leasing

Plus, the difference between buying a regular car and an electric vehicle, and how to determine how much money you should give your kids in an allowance.
2 months ago
Ask Alexis: Why buying a car may be a better option than leasing
2 months ago

Honda recalls CR-Vs in cold states to fix frame rust problem

Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 older small SUVs in the U.S. because road salt can cause the frame to rust and rear suspension parts to come loose
2 months ago
2 months ago

GM tops Ford in electric vehicle sales

General Motors is now the second-leading seller of all electric vehicles in the U.S.
2 months ago
GM tops Ford in electric vehicle sales
2 months ago

About 5K GM salaried workers take buyouts, avoiding layoffs

About 5,000 white-collar workers at General Motors took the company’s buyout offers, which the automaker says is enough to avoid layoffs at this time
2 months ago
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Distraction, speeding, alcohol drive up 2021 traffic deaths

Nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years, with deaths due to speeding and impaired or distracted driving on the rise
2 months ago
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Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit with new rules

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says rules proposed by her department will help consumers save money on electric vehicles while strengthening U.S. energy and national security
2 months ago