Volkswagen sees sales decline in China, pledges recovery this year

Volkswagen sold 14.5% fewer vehicles in China, the world’s largest car market. Chinese auto rivals are developing new electric and hybrid vehicles at competitive prices and competing with foreign brands.

GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks

General Motors is ready to move on from its top-selling electric vehicle to make room for larger models that run on new battery technology.

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

The GM Silverados have been recalled after discovering a potential leak in brake fluid that could result in a fire.

Houston Mecum Car Auction brings in $37 million in sales

The event, which is an annual spectacle in Houston, saw $37 million in sales. Check out the list of the top 10 vehicles sold and for how much!

Arrest made after scammer tries to buy 2 Maseratis with fake ID

Officials said Trevian Burns, 26, walked into a Maserati dealership "to purchase two vehicles at the dealership with someone else's personal information."

Clean sweep: 6 GM electric vehicles qualify for full $7,500 federal tax credit

All six of the General Motors electric vehicle models with prices that qualify them for the new federal EV purchase tax credits will be eligible for the full $7,500 amount.

Woman gets $700 refund after FOX 26 steps in to help auto repair dispute

A woman says her car was undrivable immediately after having the brakes repaired. When she tried telling the mechanic, they refused to cover the cost. That's when FOX 26 stepped in to help her find answers.

Tesla announces big plans for cheaper iron-based batteries

Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.

Report: 2021 saw the highest number of traffic crash deaths in 16 years

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.

Houston traffic is the slowest in Texas, annual report finds

The traffic-analysis company Inrix releases its Global Traffic Scorecard, each year, comparing drive times around the world, in more than a thousand cities. In its latest report, Houston is 9th worst among U.S. cities and has the slowest commute in Texas.

Honda to recall 500,000 vehicles to repair seat belt issue

The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.