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.
After three decades, the beloved Houston Raceway Park will close its doors
After three decades, The Houston Raceway Park will be closing its doors in 2022, all 444 acres will be redeveloped into an industrial business park.
Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."
California DMV places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
Catalytic converter thefts increasing in the Houston area
Catalytic converter thefts across the country are at an all-time high.
Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
Ford recalling over 150,000 vehicles for safety issues related to airbags, rear suspension
Models affected by the recalls include the 2021 Bronco Sport, the 2004-11 Ford Ranger, the 2005-14 Ford Mustang, the 2006 Ford GT, the 2008-12 Ford Fusion, the 2009-11 Mercury Milan, the 2010-12 Lincoln MKZ, the 2007-10 Ford Edge and the 2007-10 Lincoln MKX.
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
Preparing your car and driving tips for icy roads
Drivers can take steps now to prepare their vehicles to drive in snow and ice.
Couple carves their own life-size red Ferrari out of snow
A couple of sports car enthusiasts in Lithuania decided if you can’t buy a multi-million dollar vehicle, build one in the snow.
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
Catalytic converter thefts more than triple in Harris County
In Harris County, thefts of catalytic converters have tripled recently.
U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.
Ford is recalling over 375K Explorers to fix suspension problem
More than 375,000 Explorer SUVS across the U.S. and Canada are being recalled by Ford.
Trading in your used car now could pay off
Research shows that used car prices jumped up 5.5 percent in August over July.
Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone
A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.
Tesla picks Austin for second US vehicle assembly plant
At least 5,000 employees will work at the assembly plant.
Ford Bronco returns after 24 years with 2-door, 4-door and sport SUV options
The Bronco was originally started in 1966 and went through six different designs before it was ended in 1996.
Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.