Toyota warns 61,000 US vehicle owners to stop driving, get immediate repairs on air bag inflators
Toyota and General Motors said the Takata air bag inflators in certain Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
Toyota and General Motors said the Takata air bag inflators in certain Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel.
Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles over backup camera issue
Tesla Models Y, S and X from the 2023 model year are being recalled because the rearview camera may not display an image while the car is in reverse.
Tesla Models Y, S and X from the 2023 model year are being recalled because the rearview camera may not display an image while the car is in reverse.
Houston weather: Safe driving in rain, wet roads
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Houston and Southeast Texas until Wednesday morning which means taking extra precautions when driving. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with experts at the Houston Auto-Boative Show for advice.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Houston and Southeast Texas until Wednesday morning which means taking extra precautions when driving. FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke with experts at the Houston Auto-Boative Show for advice.
Ford cuts production of F-150 Lightning pickup trucks after slow EV sales growth
The automaker said about 1,400 workers will be impacted by the move, with the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center transitioning to one shift, effective April 1.
The automaker said about 1,400 workers will be impacted by the move, with the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center transitioning to one shift, effective April 1.
Winter weather presenting EV owners with 'frustrating' challenges
Freezing temperatures and winter conditions plagued cities across the Midwest
Freezing temperatures and winter conditions plagued cities across the Midwest
How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.
Hyundai, Kia car thefts up more than 1,000% since 2020
New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.
New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.
Arctic Blast: Prepare your car tires for cold weather
With cold weather rolling in, it's a good idea to also make sure your tires will "roll" even after the weather passes. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson spoke with mechanic Johnny Gonzalez from Classic Collision about making sure your tires are okay in the cold.
With cold weather rolling in, it's a good idea to also make sure your tires will "roll" even after the weather passes. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson spoke with mechanic Johnny Gonzalez from Classic Collision about making sure your tires are okay in the cold.
Arctic Blast: Prepare your car engine for the cold
Even if you don't drive as the temperature plunge approaches, it's still a good idea to make sure your vehicle is ready for the cold. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson spoke with a mechanic about prepping your car.
Even if you don't drive as the temperature plunge approaches, it's still a good idea to make sure your vehicle is ready for the cold. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson spoke with a mechanic about prepping your car.
Hertz selling 20,000 EVs from rental fleet; will reinvest in gas-powered vehicles
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The offloading of the vehicles will cut the company's global EV fleet by one-third, Hertz said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Toyota subsidiary shuts down production after admitting to decades of safety test 'irregularities'
An independent investigation found 174 irregularities with Daihatsu safety tests
An independent investigation found 174 irregularities with Daihatsu safety tests
Carmakers with the most recalls in 2023: See if your vehicle is under recall
Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.
Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.
Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Honda, Toyota recalling nearly 3 million vehicles
Honda and Toyota have recalled nearly 3.5 million vehicles due to issues within different models.
Honda and Toyota have recalled nearly 3.5 million vehicles due to issues within different models.
More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.
Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag issue
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
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.
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.
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.