4 large pickup trucks flub latest crash test, raising safety concerns, study shows
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has identified four large pickup trucks that failed in their latest crash test.
Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4 SUVs over potential fire risk
Toyota said the recall impacts certain RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. due to a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.
Man dead after being thrown from motorcycle in three-vehicle crash
One person was killed in a crash Sunday afternoon on Route 17 in Gloucester.
Arlington police increasing traffic enforcement for 'Street Smart' road safety campaign
Arlington police are conducting high visibility traffic enforcement among parts of the city in hopes of promoting road and pedestrian safety.
Mother and daughters escape minivan fire on girls' trip: 'I have never been as terrified'
A Tennessee mother and her daughters had a harrowing experience during a girls' trip when their minivan caught fire.
Chevron clarifies future of Hess Toy Truck after $53B deal
After Chevron shelled out $53 billion for Hess Corp., the oil giant made a deal of its own, telling customers its iconic Hess Truck will remain a holiday staple.
10 vehicles vandalized, 1 stolen in Prince George's County neighborhood
Police continue to investigate serial auto theft and break-ins in a Prince George's County neighborhood.
US car thefts jump 10% over 2022, these models are thieves' favorites
The FBI said data showed nearly 70K arrests due to motor vehicle theft last year.
US automakers lay off hundreds more workers as UAW strike's ripple effects grow
The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's Big Three continues to hit production at the automakers, leading Ford, General Motors and Stellantis to each lay off more workers this week.
Teen wins car in raffle after attending stranger's funeral
A woman passed away last year from an unexpected illness, but she had her final wish fulfilled as her 2016 Volkswagen Beetle was raffled off during her funeral.
Watch: Teen driver's head-on collision leaves multiple injured in Utah
The incident, which resulted in multiple injuries, was captured on a dash camera.
Regulators expand investigation into 700K Ford trucks, SUVs over engine issues
The probe includes 2021 and 2022 model year Ford Bronco, Edge, Explorer, F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Nautilus vehicles, officials said.
Which fast food chains have the best drive-thrus? New study reveals surprising answers
The next time you're hungry and are on the go, you may want to choose wisely.
South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'
Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.
New cars are supposed to be safer yet roadway deaths continue to rise, data shows
Government test data shows new passenger vehicles in the U.S. are extremely safe, but roadway deaths are steadily rising. Some of the biggest increases are deaths of pedestrians and cyclists.
Demand for charging stations rises across DMV as more EVs hit the road
The United Auto Workers strike entered its fifth day Wednesday. Negotiations between the union and automakers continue but no deal has been reached yet.
Montgomery County passes landmark Safe Streets Act to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety
Montgomery County is making changes in the name of traffic safety.
Botched carjacking on Connecticut Avenue: Trio flees after armed confrontation
The search is on for a group of people who tried to carjack someone with a gun on Connecticut Avenue Northwest.
Maryland's I-270 ramp meters prove effective in cutting commute times, state officials say
September marks two years since the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration activated ramp meters along the southbound lanes of I-270 as part of a $132 million dollar project meant to reduce congestion.
Honda to adopt Tesla’s EV charging technology beginning in 2025
Honda will join other major automakers like Ford and General Motors by adopting Telsa’s North American Standard (NACS) for charging ports.