Tesla recalls 27K vehicles over heat pump that won’t defrost windshield fast enough
The Tesla recall over windshield defrosting software involves certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.
Hyundai, Kia recall: Owners of 485K vehicles told to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they can catch fire. Owners were told to park vehicles outside until repairs are made.
Tesla recalls nearly 54K 'Full Self-Driving' cars over vehicles running stop signs
Tesla is recalling nearly 54,000 vehicles because their “Full Self-Driving” software lets them roll through stop signs without coming to a complete halt.
Nissan recalls 793K Rogue SUVs over fire risk
Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring and in rare cases could start a fire.
Teens taking big rigs cross-country
Thousands of teens are expected to get behind the wheels of big rigs through a new federal initiative. The nationwide pilot program is meant to meet the country’s growing trucker shortage.
Toyota Land Cruiser is sold out for 4 years
Toyota, which has been dealing with production shortages along with the rest of the automotive industry, has posted a notice to customers in Japan that its new Land Cruiser SUV is sold out -- for the next four years.
The anniversary of the DeLorean: Here’s how to get your hands on one
About 9,000 DeLorean DMC-12 cars were produced from 1981-82 before the original company went bust.
Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues
Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.
Audi agrees 'Wheel of Fortune' contestant deserves prize after losing on controversial technicality
After “Wheel of Fortune" contestant Charlene Rubush missed her chance to win a new Audi Q3, the carmaker said she'd be getting one after all.
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.
Infrastructure bill includes requiring new technology to stop drunken driving
Under the legislation, monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers would have to roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026.
Elon Musk's wealth grows 11.4% to nearly $256B after Hertz Tesla order
After Hertz’s Tesla order, Elon Musk is now worth more than Google co-founder Larry Page and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to Forbes.
Hertz orders 100,000 Tesla cars in effort to electrify rental fleet
Hertz said it will buy 100,000 Tesla Model 3 cars by the end of 2022. It’s one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history.
NTSB: Driver was behind wheel at time of Spring, Texas Tesla crash
A driver was behind the wheel when a Tesla electric car crashed and burned last April in Spring, killing two men, neither of whom was found in the driver’s seat, according to NTSB findings.
Volvo recalls older cars; air bag inflators can explode
Volvo is recalling nearly 260,000 older cars in the U.S. because the front driver’s air bag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.
GM recalls all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk
General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
HPD discovers hundreds of catalytic converters while responding to theft call
Drivers are urged to etch their license plate numbers into their catalytic converters or spray paint them so they're easily identifiable if they are stolen.
Police: Man shoots alleged thieves trying to steal his catalytic converters
Authorities are investigating a shooting in northwest Houston after a homeowner woke up to the sound of two alleged thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter.
Suspects in luxury vehicle theft ring arrested in Katy
If you bought a vehicle from one of the following six companies, you could potentially be driving a stolen vehicle: Auto Source of Houston; McKenna Motors LLC; A1-Imports; Freeman Auto Sales; PR One Sales LLC; and McKenna of Houston LLC.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.