Ford recalls heavy-duty pickups; drive shafts can fracture

The Ford recall of nearly a quarter-million heavy duty pickup trucks in the U.S. covers certain F-250 and F-350 Super Duty pickups from the 2017 through 2022 model years.

Over 1.7M Hondas probed over reports of unexpected automatic braking

The automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason, according to several complaints to the NHTSA.

Your used car needs a data deep-clean before selling it to someone else

When we think about how 'connected' we've become with devices, apps, and social media, it's important to remember our 'vehicle' is part of that equation.

Burning cargo ship full of Porsches adrift in Atlantic Ocean

The Felicity Ace cargo ship was carrying Porsches and other vehicles from Germany to the U.S. when it caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean and remains adrift.

US approves new adaptive driving beam headlights that won’t blind oncoming drivers

U.S. regulators are about to allow new high-tech headlights that can automatically tailor beams so they focus on dark areas of the road and don’t create glare for oncoming drivers.

Hyundai, Kia recall: Owners of 485K vehicles told to park outside due to fire risk

Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they can catch fire. Owners were told to park vehicles outside until repairs are made.

Tesla recalls nearly 54K 'Full Self-Driving' cars over vehicles running stop signs

Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 vehicles because their “Full Self-Driving” software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt.

Nissan recalls 793K Rogue SUVs over fire risk

Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring and in rare cases could start a fire.

Teens taking big rigs cross-country

Thousands of teens are expected to get behind the wheels of big rigs through a new federal initiative. The nationwide pilot program is meant to meet the country’s growing trucker shortage.

Toyota Land Cruiser is sold out for 4 years

Toyota, which has been dealing with production shortages along with the rest of the automotive industry, has posted a notice to customers in Japan that its new Land Cruiser SUV is sold out -- for the next four years.

Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.

General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage

The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.

Elon Musk's wealth grows 11.4% to nearly $256B after Hertz Tesla order

After Hertz’s Tesla order, Elon Musk is now worth more than Google co-founder Larry Page and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to Forbes.

Hertz orders 100,000 Tesla cars in effort to electrify rental fleet

Hertz said it will buy 100,000 Tesla Model 3 cars by the end of 2022. It’s one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history.

NTSB: Driver was behind wheel at time of Spring, Texas Tesla crash

A driver was behind the wheel when a Tesla electric car crashed and burned last April in Spring, killing two men, neither of whom was found in the driver’s seat, according to NTSB findings.