Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
Power outage causes traffic delays at Seminole County railroad crossings, deputies say
Multiple railroad crossing arms are stuck in the down position due to a power outage causing major backups.
Multiple railroad crossing arms are stuck in the down position due to a power outage causing major backups.
These US states have the worst-behaved drivers: See where your state ranks
Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania were found to have well-behaved drivers. Here are the states with the worst-behaved drivers, according to a survey by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research.
Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania were found to have well-behaved drivers. Here are the states with the worst-behaved drivers, according to a survey by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research.
White House proposes ban on Chinese tech in US cars
Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.
Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.
Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost
Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.
Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.
Manufacturer recalls 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks over software issue
The recall impacts trucks from the 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years.
The recall impacts trucks from the 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 model years.
Volvo drops plan to go fully electric by 2030, hybrids to remain
Volvo has revised its 2030 plan to go fully electric, citing slowing demand for EVs and rising consumer interest in hybrids. The automaker now expects 90% to 100% of its 2030 sales to be electric or plug-in hybrids, with mild hybrids making up the remainder.
Volvo has revised its 2030 plan to go fully electric, citing slowing demand for EVs and rising consumer interest in hybrids. The automaker now expects 90% to 100% of its 2030 sales to be electric or plug-in hybrids, with mild hybrids making up the remainder.
Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking
There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."
There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."
Friends of Arizona man who died while changing a tire on Loop 101 are restoring his car
Friends of an Arizona man who was struck and killed on Loop 101 in 2020 are putting his limited edition Subaru back together, hoping to heal from the experience.
Friends of an Arizona man who was struck and killed on Loop 101 in 2020 are putting his limited edition Subaru back together, hoping to heal from the experience.
Car insurance premiums could skyrocket 50% in some states this year
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
How can you find out if your car is spying on you for your insurance company?
The habits of drivers can be monitored and shared with their auto insurance providers, which may impact their premiums. Here’s what you need to know.
The habits of drivers can be monitored and shared with their auto insurance providers, which may impact their premiums. Here’s what you need to know.
Corvette ZR1: This new sports car has over 1,000 horsepower — learn how
Chevrolet's 2025 Corvette ZR1 roars with 1,064 horsepower from its twin-turbo V8. Capable of over 215 mph, it's the mightiest factory Corvette ever.
Chevrolet's 2025 Corvette ZR1 roars with 1,064 horsepower from its twin-turbo V8. Capable of over 215 mph, it's the mightiest factory Corvette ever.
Some Jeep, Ram vehicles under investigation by feds after safety complaints
Some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs are under investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators after 80 complaints from owners that the engines can shut down.
Some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs are under investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators after 80 complaints from owners that the engines can shut down.
Summer Cleaning: How to change your car's air filters
As part of our summer cleaning series, we’re going out to the garage for general car maintenance that can help prevent expensive repairs or replacements.
As part of our summer cleaning series, we’re going out to the garage for general car maintenance that can help prevent expensive repairs or replacements.
Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.
Here's why people are siding with a driverless car company after its vehicle hit a pedestrian
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
An accident involving a pedestrian and a Baidu driverless car in China is highlighting the ongoing challenges and public perceptions of the autonomous vehicle industry.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs due to steering issue
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Car dealership losses from CDK software outage could soon reach $1 billion, study finds
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
Dealerships across the US have seen operations hindered for weeks, with losses mounting.
Electric vehicles spend more time in repair shops than gas-powered cars, J.D. Power finds
An electric vehicles technological features can be appealing, but the upkeep required to maintain the cars can be a hassle for some owners, a recent report shows.
An electric vehicles technological features can be appealing, but the upkeep required to maintain the cars can be a hassle for some owners, a recent report shows.