Driverless cars could be making their way to DC
The DC council heard arguments on Thursday from tech advocates that want the District to allow autonomous vehicles to be driven without a human test person inside.
1.4M Honda vehicles under investigation following concerns of engine failure
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is conducting an investigation regarding claims that engines could fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.
The most complained-about cars in the US — see if your model made the list
A new study reveals which car makes and models have received the most complaints in the U.S. since 2015. Could your vehicle be one of them? Find out here.
Here is where you can find the worst drivers in America, according to ConsumerAffairs
Reckless behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence contribute to a staggering number of traffic-related deaths each year.
Jeep recalls 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs
Jeep is recalling 194,000 hybrid SUVs over a serious fire risk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DC drivers face $15 million in fines from bus lane cameras as citations soar
Drivers in D.C. are racking up thousands of fines - caught by bus cameras - over the last nine months.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Illuminated crosswalks could prevent thousands of deaths, new study finds
A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that relatively small changes to crosswalks could potentially save lives.
Noise cameras proposed to catch loud cars in Montgomery County
There are 110-speed cameras currently throughout Montgomery County, but what about adding noise cameras to the mix?
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.
Americans are falling behind on their car payments, data shows
Recent data from auto experts shows that Americans are struggling with car payments, with the number of defaults industrywide up in the first half of 2024.
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.