Tesla unveils 2023 updates with automated 911 calls, custom horn sounds

Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.

BMW SUVs recalled after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, injuring driver

The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.

Most Texans unwilling to buy an electric vehicle, says UH-TSU study

A group of thousands of car dealers asked the White House this week to tap the brakes on an aggressive federal push toward putting more electric vehicles on the road.

Nearly 60% Texans won't buy EV, study says
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A group of thousands of car dealers asked the White house this week to tap the brakes on an aggressive federal push toward putting more electric vehicles on the road. It comes as FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a new study suggests most Texans aren't even interested in an EV.

Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece

Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.

US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany

Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.

Amazon starting online car sales soon: Here's how it works

Amazon's partnership with Hyundai will allow customers to purchase a new car on Amazon for the first time.

The best-selling car in America is going hybrid-only

Toyota's announcement comes after a recent analysis of more than 1 million vehicles found that hybrid vehicles and trucks hold their value the best.

Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4 SUVs over potential fire risk

Toyota said the recall impacts certain RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. due to a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.

US automakers lay off hundreds more workers as UAW strike's ripple effects grow

The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's Big Three continues to hit production at the automakers, leading Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to each lay off more workers this week.