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US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles

US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles

The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.

3 days ago
Catalytic converter thefts increasing in the Houston area

Catalytic converter thefts increasing in the Houston area

Catalytic converter thefts across the country are at an all-time high.

March 9
Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name

Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.

February 23
Ford recalling over 150,000 vehicles for safety issues related to airbags, rear suspension

Ford recalling over 150,000 vehicles for safety issues related to airbags, rear suspension

Models affected by the recalls include the 2021 Bronco Sport, the 2004-11 Ford Ranger, the 2005-14 Ford Mustang, the 2006 Ford GT, the 2008-12 Ford Fusion, the 2009-11 Mercury Milan, the 2010-12 Lincoln MKZ, the 2007-10 Ford Edge and the 2007-10 Lincoln MKX.

February 19
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold

Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold

After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.

February 19
Preparing your car and driving tips for icy roads

Preparing your car and driving tips for icy roads

Drivers can take steps now to prepare their vehicles to drive in snow and ice.

February 11
Couple carves their own life-size red Ferrari out of snow

Couple carves their own life-size red Ferrari out of snow

A couple of sports car enthusiasts in Lithuania decided if you can’t buy a multi-million dollar vehicle, build one in the snow.

February 4
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040

GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040

General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.

January 28
Catalytic converter thefts more than triple in Harris County

Catalytic converter thefts more than triple in Harris County

In Harris County, thefts of catalytic converters have tripled recently.

December 28, 2020
U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue

U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.

November 23, 2020
Ford is recalling over 375K Explorers to fix suspension problem

Ford is recalling over 375K Explorers to fix suspension problem

More than 375,000 Explorer SUVS across the U.S. and Canada are being recalled by Ford.

November 4, 2020
Trading in your used car now could pay off 

Trading in your used car now could pay off 

Research shows that used car prices jumped up 5.5 percent in August over July.

September 7, 2020
Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone

Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone

A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.

August 28, 2020
Tesla picks Austin for second US vehicle assembly plant

Tesla picks Austin for second US vehicle assembly plant

At least 5,000 employees will work at the assembly plant. 

July 22, 2020
Ford Bronco returns after 24 years with 2-door, 4-door and sport SUV options

Ford Bronco returns after 24 years with 2-door, 4-door and sport SUV options

The Bronco was originally started in 1966 and went through six different designs before it was ended in 1996.

July 13, 2020
Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide

Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide

Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.

July 1, 2020
US agency probes touch-screen failures in Tesla Model S

US agency probes touch-screen failures in Tesla Model S

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it's investigating failures in the 2012 through 2015 Tesla Model S.

June 24, 2020
Ford to introduce new Bronco on O.J. Simpson's birthday

Ford to introduce new Bronco on O.J. Simpson's birthday

A Ford spokesperson said the date is "purely coincidental."

June 17, 2020
Not driving as much? Experts share tips to maintain your car while in quarantine

Not driving as much? Experts share tips to maintain your car while in quarantine

A car in quarantine needs to stay active, too.

May 12, 2020
Utah boy, 5, steals parents’ car so he can buy Lamborghini in California, troopers say

Utah boy, 5, steals parents’ car so he can buy Lamborghini in California, troopers say

Troopers in Utah pulled over a 5-year-old boy who took his parents’ car so he could go to California to buy a Lamborghini.

May 5, 2020
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