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New NHTSA Chief: Agency to Scrutinize Auto-Driver Technology
The new head of the government's road safety agency says it will intensify efforts to understand the risks posed by automated vehicle technology so it can decide what regulations may be necessary.
Nissan Recalls about 323K SUVs; Hoods Can Open Unexpectedly
Nissan is recalling nearly 323,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the U.S. because the hoods can unexpectedly fly open and block the driver's view.
China's Baidu Races Waymo, GM to Develop Self-Driving Cars
Baidu is China's highest-profile competitor in a multibillion-dollar race with rival autonomous vehicle developers including Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo and General Motors Co.'s Cruise.
Siemens Investing in Volkswagen's Electrify America
The German industrial company Siemens will invest more than $100 million in a network of electric vehicle charging stations in North America operated by Volkswagen.
Edmunds: 2022 BMW i4 Versus 2022 Polestar 2
The BMW i4 is about the size of a 3 Series and offers an engaging driving experience. But there's another small EV also vying for your attention: The Polestar 2.
Toyota Recalls Electric Car for Faulty Wheel that May Detach
Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker's ambitions to roll out electric cars.
Gas Prices Sting U.S. Workers who Depend on Their Cars
Millions of Americans who rely on their cars for work are changing their habits, signing up for carpools or even ditching their cars for bicycles as gas prices recently hit $5 per gallon
Ford Pledges to Work with Community Near Future Factory
Ford Motor Co. officials on Tuesday pledged to be good neighbors to those in rural west Tennessee who live near the automaker's planned electric truck factory.
Edmunds Compares the 2022 Audi A3 and 2022 Volvo S60
Luxury midsize sedans typically offer more power, comfort, refinement and, of course, brand-name prestige. Two options to consider this year are the Audi A3 and Volvo S60.
U.S. Report: Nearly 400 Crashes of Automated Tech Vehicles
Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes over a 10-month period involving vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 with Teslas.
UPS Tests Tiny battery-Powered Cycles in Congested Cities
The sleek four-wheeled carts look familiar enough, but not even UPS knows precisely how to describe what could be the delivery giant's latest way to get packages to your door.
Automakers Ask Congress to Lift Electric Vehicle Tax Cap
Major automakers are asking Congress to lift the cap on how many people can receive tax credits for buying a hybrid or fully electric vehicle.
High Prices, Low Inventory, a New Norm for Car Shoppers
COVID-related supply issues; high gas prices; it's enough to make people throw their hands up. Here are a few issues you need to know about the current car-buying climate, plus tips on best managing them.
Teslas with Autopilot a Step Closer to Recall after Wrecks
Teslas with partially automated driving systems are a step closer to being recalled after the U.S. elevated its investigation into a series of collisions.
Feds: Goodyear Knew of Defective RV Tires as Early as 2002
Federal investigators say Goodyear knew that some of its recreational vehicle tires could fail and cause severe crashes, yet it didn't recall them for as many as 20 years.
Edmunds: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. 2022 Kia EV6
The all-electric small SUV segment has exploded with options. Two of the most promising new models come from sister brands Hyundai and Kia.
U.S. Has over 750 Complaints that Teslas Brake for no Reason
More than 750 Tesla owners have complained to U.S. safety regulators that cars operating on its partially automated driving systems have suddenly stopped on roadways for no apparent reason.
California Regulators Approve State's 1st Robotic Taxi Fleet
California regulators on Thursday gave a robotic taxi service the green light to begin charging passengers for driverless rides in San Francisco.
Edmunds Compares Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Cadillac Escalade
The Grand Wagoneer stands as Jeep's most expensive and luxurious model. But there's another American SUV that plies these same gilded halls: The Cadillac Escalade. Which will win?
Lawsuit Accuses 3 Automakers and Parts Maker in Air Bag Case
A class action lawsuit is accusing three automakers and a parts manufacturer of knowingly selling vehicles containing air bag inflators that are at risk of exploding.