Volkswagen recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking
Volkswagen’s recall comes after 47 people complained to U.S. safety regulators about the unexpected braking issue with some reporting nearly being rear-ended by other vehicles.
Volkswagen’s recall comes after 47 people complained to U.S. safety regulators about the unexpected braking issue with some reporting nearly being rear-ended by other vehicles.
TxDOT stepping up patrols to coincide with Spring Break
TxDOT is launching ?Drive Sober, No Regrets? prevention campaign to highlight the dangers of driving under the influence. Officials say they usually see a surge in drunk driving this time of year because of Spring Break and SXSW in Austin.
TxDOT is launching ?Drive Sober, No Regrets? prevention campaign to highlight the dangers of driving under the influence. Officials say they usually see a surge in drunk driving this time of year because of Spring Break and SXSW in Austin.
Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend
It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.
It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
Houston Metro is hiring, offering incentives for mechanics, bus drivers
Looking for work? Houston Metro is hiring and it's offering bonus incentives for newly employed drivers and mechanics!
Looking for work? Houston Metro is hiring and it's offering bonus incentives for newly employed drivers and mechanics!
Demonstrators gather to protest expansion project in downtown Houston
A group of community organizations and leaders are rallying against the controversial project to expand i45 in downtown Houston. They say TxDOT's recent survey asking for public input on the project doesn't give Houstonians much choice.
A group of community organizations and leaders are rallying against the controversial project to expand i45 in downtown Houston. They say TxDOT's recent survey asking for public input on the project doesn't give Houstonians much choice.
A teacher is reaching out of his own pocket to give scholarships to Houston students
Several seniors have scholarships for college thanks to a Houston teacher who's giving his own money so they can achieve their dreams.
Several seniors have scholarships for college thanks to a Houston teacher who's giving his own money so they can achieve their dreams.
Texas bullet train group inks deal with Milan design firm
Webuild, based in Milan, will oversee heavy construction of the planned 236-mile (380-kilometer) project for developer Texas Central, the companies said in a news release.
Webuild, based in Milan, will oversee heavy construction of the planned 236-mile (380-kilometer) project for developer Texas Central, the companies said in a news release.
METRO is hiring and offering some serious job incentives!
Houston METRO is looking for bus drivers and mechanics and are offering some serious incentives. We hear from METRO Spokesperson, for Laura Whitley, for more details!
Houston METRO is looking for bus drivers and mechanics and are offering some serious incentives. We hear from METRO Spokesperson, for Laura Whitley, for more details!
California DMV places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
More METRO services to resume on Friday
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has announced that additional services will resume on Friday following the winter storm that impacted the Houston area.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has announced that additional services will resume on Friday following the winter storm that impacted the Houston area.
Houston METRO COVID-19 cases doubled from November to now
More than 200 Houston METRO Transit workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of November.
More than 200 Houston METRO Transit workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of November.
US investigates fire reports in Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire.
The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating complaints that the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle can catch fire.
Texas ranks number one for train collisions, practice train safety
A new report shows that Texas ranks highest for the number of train collisions in the country.
A new report shows that Texas ranks highest for the number of train collisions in the country.
METRO to temporarily suspend operations due to severe weather
METRO took precaution after Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's requests that residents stay off the roads while Beta moves through the region.
METRO took precaution after Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner's and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's requests that residents stay off the roads while Beta moves through the region.
Man claims two METRO officers’ actions left him with severe burns
Two Houston METRO officers have been accused of keeping a man restrained for a long time in the Houston heat, causing him severe burns.
Two Houston METRO officers have been accused of keeping a man restrained for a long time in the Houston heat, causing him severe burns.
Austin first city to allow parking payment through Google Maps
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
More drivers looking to unload car leases
Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.
Maybe you leased an expensive car before the crisis began, but you can't afford it anymore. Most leases will let you transfer the lease to someone else so that you don't have to keep paying it.
TxDOT begins motorcycle safety awareness campaign
TxDOT says that on average, one motorcyclist dies in a crash on Texas roads every day.
TxDOT says that on average, one motorcyclist dies in a crash on Texas roads every day.