Bethesda family's SUV combusts in driveway; Nissan opens investigation
An SUV exploded in a Bethesda driveway, and the owner and his family say they’re fortunate to be alive.
Steering wheel decals can cause blindness, severe injuries, regulators say
Steering wheel decals are typically made of metal or plastic and covered with rhinestones or other “shiny” decorations.
Self-driving cars could lead to a fourth, white traffic signal — or no signals at all
The advent of self-driving cars could bring significant changes to traffic laws, including the addition of a fourth, white traffic signal indicating autonomous vehicle control, or potentially eliminating traffic signals altogether, according to researchers and pilot programs testing these concepts.
The most stolen cars in the US are made by these two brands
The top 10 most stolen cars of 2023 have been released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
GM ending production of Chevrolet Malibu
The Malibu is the last remaining Chevrolet car offered in the United States besides the Corvette.
These are the states where it's still legal to smoke with kids in cars
Only a dozen states have laws that prohibit lighting up in a private vehicle with children present. No level of exposure to secondhand smoke is safe, the CDC says.
Car plows into Virginia bagel shop days before grand opening
An older driver crashed into a Virginia bagel shop after police say he pressed the gas instead of the brakes.
More EVs could be eligible for tax credits as US loosens battery rules
This could potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits up to $7,500.
Just one out of 10 SUVs receives 'good' crash test rating
Only one in 10 small SUVs evaluated during an updated crash test earned a "good" rating, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Virginia drivers must have insurance by July 1
All Virginia drivers will be required to have vehicle insurance starting on July 1, eliminating the option for Virginians to drive a vehicle uninsured.
Gas prices are rising again. Here are the cheapest, most expensive states
Why are gas prices going up? Here’s the national average for a gallon of gas, according to AAA, and other things to know.
US investigating GM Cadillac Lyriq EVs over brake assist failures
The NHTSA's preliminary evaluation is examining Lyriqs from the 2023 model year.
Ford recalls over 450,000 vehicles due to loss of drive power
Ford has issued a recall for Bronco Sport SUVs and Maverick compact pickup trucks made between 2022-2024.
Is now the best time to buy a used car? Experts weigh in on post-pandemic pricing trends
“Buying a used car today is better than it has been in nearly four years," one expert says, but there are still some key things to know.
Hyundai, Kia: Millions of recalled vehicles with fire risk remain on road
Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles remain on the road — unrepaired — after being recalled in September, according to the Associated Press.
Kia recalls over 427K vehicles that could roll away while in park
Kia recently recalled over 48K vehicles for damaged charging units.
EV maker slashes prices as it tries to avoid bankruptcy
California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker slashed the prices of some of its vehicles as it fights to avoid bankruptcy after a potential deal with another automaker fell through.
Subaru recalling over 118K vehicles for airbag deployment issues
Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator.
Dodge, Chrysler sedans recalled over airbags that can explode
Stellantis, the company that owns Dodge and Chrysler, says the airbags can inflate even without a crash if temperatures inside the car get too high.
Cybertruck engineer urges owners to stop shooting, abusing their trucks
“Cybertruck has lived a tortured life for entertainment - Jumped on, kicked, burned, beaten, and shot (multiple times), the Cybertruck engineer wrote on social media. "Maybe Cybertruck can roam freely on and off-road in peace?"