GM ditching Chevy Bolt, shifting to electric trucks
General Motors is ready to move on from its top-selling electric vehicle to make room for larger models that run on new battery technology.
GM recalls 40,000 pickups to fix fire risk: 'Park outside'
The GM Silverados have been recalled after discovering a potential leak in brake fluid that could result in a fire.
AI is teaching the Ford Mustang Mach-E how to drive
The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been going to driving school.
Houston Mecum Car Auction brings in $37 million in sales
The event, which is an annual spectacle in Houston, saw $37 million in sales. Check out the list of the top 10 vehicles sold and for how much!
131,000 Ram pickup trucks recalled by Stellantis
The recall warned an engine stall stemming from the issue could potentially occur.
Arrest made after scammer tries to buy 2 Maseratis with fake ID
Officials said Trevian Burns, 26, walked into a Maserati dealership "to purchase two vehicles at the dealership with someone else's personal information."
Clean sweep: 6 GM electric vehicles qualify for full $7,500 federal tax credit
All six of the General Motors electric vehicle models with prices that qualify them for the new federal EV purchase tax credits will be eligible for the full $7,500 amount.
Woman gets $700 refund after FOX 26 steps in to help auto repair dispute
A woman says her car was undrivable immediately after having the brakes repaired. When she tried telling the mechanic, they refused to cover the cost. That's when FOX 26 stepped in to help her find answers.
Mecum Auctions to take over Houston's NRG Center with an estimated 1,000 cars on the auction block
Looking for something to do this weekend, and you're an avid car lover? This is right up your driveway, so to speak.
Tesla announces big plans for cheaper iron-based batteries
Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.
Ford files patent for drones to jump start vehicles with dead batteries
For drivers who find themselves stranded with a dead battery and no one around to help, Ford may be developing technology to help.
Honda CR-V recall: Road salt in cold states could cause rusty frame, loose parts
The road salt can accumulate and cause corrosion, and the rear trailing arm can detach, regulators say.
Report: 2021 saw the highest number of traffic crash deaths in 16 years
Nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years, with deaths due to speeding and impaired or distracted driving on the rise.
Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles with mirrors at risk of falling off
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the vehicles don't comply with the necessary rear visibility requirements.
Houston traffic is the slowest in Texas, annual report finds
The traffic-analysis company Inrix releases its Global Traffic Scorecard, each year, comparing drive times around the world, in more than a thousand cities. In its latest report, Houston is 9th worst among U.S. cities and has the slowest commute in Texas.
Honda to recall 500,000 vehicles to repair seat belt issue
The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.
Ford recalling 18 F-150 Lightning electric pickups after battery fire
Ford said it became aware of the issue when a truck parked in a holding lot at the Dearborn, Michigan, factory caught fire.
General Motors offers buyouts for U.S. employees and executives
General Motors is offering salaried employees a voluntary buyout as it seeks to reduce costs by $2 billion over the next two years. "Taking this step now will help avoid the potential for involuntary actions," a company letter said.
Car thefts in US top 1 million for first time since 2008
California led the nation in car thefts last year, followed by Texas. Meanwhile, Illinois experienced the highest spike from 2021, followed by Washington and New York, according to a new report.
The $109K Ford F-150 Raptor R is so hot it costs much more than that
The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is a high-performance off-road model that is both the most powerful and highest-priced truck Ford has ever sold.