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December 19, 2024 at 2:13 PM

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.
December 19, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Motorists drive vehicles on the 101 freeway during the morning commute, Sept. 23, 2024, in Los Angeles.
December 18, 2024 at 9:34 PM

US retreats from seeking recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators

U.S. safety regulators have backed away from seeking a recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators
December 18, 2024 at 9:34 PM
FILE - An ARC Automotive, Inc. manufacturing facility is shown on Sept. 8, 2023, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
December 18, 2024 at 7:42 PM

EPA grants California authority to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035

The Environmental Protection Agency has granted two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions, including a rule aimed at banning sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035
December 18, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Gov. Gavin Newsom walks down the aisle at the State Capitol during a meeting of the new legislative session on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Sacramento. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee via AP, Pool)
December 18, 2024 at 6:44 PM

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.
December 18, 2024 at 6:44 PM
VIDEO: Honda, Nissan reportedly in talks about merger
December 17, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Stellantis pledges invest $2.1M in Italian production in 2025 during government talks

The Stellantis automaker has pledged to invest 2 billion euros or $2.1 billion in Italian production next year and spend another 6 billion euros or $6.3 billion in the supply chain
December 17, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Executives from Stellantis and economic, labor and economic development ministers sit during a meeting held at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy in Rome, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (Mauro Scrobogna/LaPresse via AP)
December 11, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Edmunds: The best midsize SUVs for families in 2025

Midsize three-row SUVs are among today’s primary modes of family movement, but some are roomier than others
December 11, 2024 at 1:56 PM
This photo provided by Kia shows the 2025 Telluride. It boasts a quiet cabin, impressive tech, extensive standard features and adult-friendly third-row seating. (Kia America via AP)
December 11, 2024 at 2:32 AM

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.
December 11, 2024 at 2:32 AM
In this Aug. 11, 2023, file photo, Cruise, a driverless robotaxi, drives on a street in San Francisco.
December 10, 2024 at 4:46 PM

China’s CATL, Stellantis to jointly build electric vehicle battery factory

Chinese electric battery company CATL and automaker Stellantis say they will build a major battery factory in northern Spain
December 10, 2024 at 4:46 PM
FILE - Gao Huan, CTO of CATL's China E-car Business, introduces the latest Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery from Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) during a launch event in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
December 9, 2024 at 3:40 PM

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.
December 9, 2024 at 3:40 PM
The COVID pandemic brought out these "animal spirits" in U.S. drivers, one industry expert said.
December 6, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Stellantis recalling more than 300,000 Ram trucks for braking system defect

Stellantis is recalling more than 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks because a faulty part could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail
December 6, 2024 at 5:58 PM
FILE - A Stellantis logo is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sept. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
November 28, 2024 at 3:35 PM

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.
November 28, 2024 at 3:35 PM
VIDEO: How to stay safe driving around semi-trucks
November 26, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Car thefts on the rise at airports

Authorities have launched special task forces to stop the theft.
November 26, 2024 at 3:15 PM
VIDEO: Car thefts on the rise at airports
1 month 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.
1 month ago
Three-row electric SUVs, like the Rivian R1S, are becoming increasingly popular with U.S. drivers, analysts said.
2 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.
2 months ago
The Cadillac Celestiq electric-sedan is unveiled in Los Angeles, Oct. 17, 2022.
2 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.
2 months ago
A Scout Traveller Concept is seen in this press image from Scout Motors.
2 months ago

Republican opposition could slow the push toward electric vehicles

Policies to boost EVs are still popular, but losing support.
2 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.
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Teen has emotional reaction after being surprised with car built by late father
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Meet the content creator who interviews wealthy people about their expensive cars
2 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.”
2 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.
2 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.
2 months ago
British marque Bentley recently unveiled its fourth-generation Continental GT coupe and convertible.
3 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.
3 months ago
Two P1 electric scooters built by Infinite Machine are seen at a car show, Aug. 29, 2024, in Brooklyn, N.Y.
3 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."
3 months ago
Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, speaks during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.
3 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.
3 months ago
Lamborghini unveiled the Temerario, the successor to the Huracan, in August 2024.
4 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.
4 months ago
An exhibit depicting a Waymo autonomous vehicle is seen at the Petersen Automotive Museum, Aug. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles.
4 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.
4 months ago
Big rig driver Ernest Duran speaks over his truck's radio during an early morning of work, July 27, 2024, near Dallas.
4 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.
4 months ago
A car key fob is seen in an undated stock photo.
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: New warning about car key fobs and thefts
4 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."
4 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.
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: A look at Honda’s upcoming innovative products
4 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.
4 months ago
Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility, June 21, 2024, in Normal, Ill.
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: San Francisco residents complain of honking from driverless cars
4 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.
4 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.
4 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.”
4 months ago
VIDEO: General Motors faces new lawsuit over company's data tracking
5 months ago

'No compromise': Why more consumers are buying hybrids

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

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

Chevrolet says the newly unveiled ZR1 is the "most powerful" Corvette ever produced.
5 months ago
The 2025 Corvette ZR1.
5 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.
5 months ago
Chevrolet says the newly unveiled ZR1 is the "most powerful" Corvette ever produced.
5 months ago

Tesla shares plummet after company reports falling profits

The company faces sluggish sales and heightened competition.
5 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.
5 months ago

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

Everyday items left inside hot cars could pose significant danger.
5 months ago
5 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.
5 months ago
A general view of Hyundai signage and logo at a dealership showroom on Jan. 22, 2024 in Southend, U.K.
5 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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Biden administration announces funding for new electric vehicle production hubs
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Arizona child faces off with lawmakers over drag racing
6 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.
6 months ago
Volkswagen has struggled to make a successful transition to EVs, with sales of its electric vehicles falling in 2024.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Car dealers crippled by cyberattack
6 months ago

Cyberattack hampers car dealers

ABC News’ Faith Abubey discusses how hackers have broken into thousands of dealership networks across the U.S.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Cyber Attack hampers car dealers
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Massive cyberattack hits car dealerships
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Thousands of car dealerships’ operations crippled by cyberattack
6 months ago

Bugatti unveils 1st electrified sports car

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

New Bugatti Tourbillon gets 37 miles of electric range

The Bugatti Tourbillon is the first electrified hypercar from the French marque.
6 months ago
The Bugatti Tourbillon is the first electrified hypercar from the French marque.
7 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.
7 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.