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Nissan Recalls 800,000 SUVs for Defective Keys That Can Turn Engines Off
Nissan has recalled 809,000 compact SUVs in the United States and Canada. The vehicles have a nasty little glitch — they can shut off for no reason while driving. In the U.S. the recall covers more than 712,000 Rogue S…
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Lastest Mercedes E-Class Offers Drivers What They Never Asked For: Built-In TikTok
Have you ever arrived at your destination, put your car in park, and gotten the sudden, uncontrollable urge to watch a TikTok video or play a round of Angry Birds? No? Mercedes-Benz thinks you might. The automaker has released a…
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Got a Kia or Hyundai? A Free Update May Stop TikTokkers From Stealing It
Owners of certain Hyundai and Kia models can soon worry less about whether their cars may be stolen. The twin South Korean automakers are rolling out a software update to fix a security weakness in millions of late-model cars. The…
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115-Year-Old Harley Is the Most Expensive Motorcycle Ever Sold at Auction
Motorcycles from Harley-Davidson’s first years are hard to find, and Harley’s 1908 Strap Tank motorcycle is so rare that one of the few remaining examples just fetched $935,000 at auction, making it the most expensive motorcycle ever sold at an…
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EV Drivers Rejoice: Tesla Superchargers Soon To Be Available for All
EV owners rejoice, especially if you didn’t buy a Tesla. Soon(ish), the carmaker plans to open some of its fast chargers to all electric vehicles regardless of make as part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to encourage more…
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Tesla Autopilot Workers Demand to Unionize
If Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t too busy fussing with Twitter, he might want to open his mail. Some 800 workers who develop software for Tesla’s autopilot technology in Buffalo, New York, sent him a letter advising of their intent…
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Need a Car Only Sometimes? Hyundai’s New EV Subscription Plan May Make Sense
Hyundai is rolling out a car subscription service for drivers who need a car only temporarily. The automaker’s Evolve+ program also caters to drivers who are curious about electric vehicles…
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Rare Lamborghini Countach Found in Garage Fetches $1M at Auction
After sitting in the garage of a millionaire’s island residence for a quarter of a century, a rare 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 sold at auction for €953,600 ($1.05 million), including…
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Put Your Old Honda in Park Until You Get This Safety Issue Fixed
If you own an older Honda or Acura, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Honda itself want you to keep it in park — at least until you get…
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Ford Stirs Trouble for Tesla With Mustang Mach-E Price Cut
Tesla may dominate the electric-vehicle market, but that’s not stopping Ford from trying to compete with the EV giant. Just weeks after Tesla cut prices on its Model Y SUV…
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Gas-Powered Cars Were Cheaper To Drive Than EVs at the End of 2022
There are plenty of reasons to buy an electric vehicle, including lower emissions and reduced maintenance costs, but saving money on filling up may not be one of them. According to…
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These States Are the Worst for Car Theft
Although the rate of car theft in the United States has declined by 62.6% since 1990, certain states continue to be riskier than others. The National Insurance Crime Bureau breaks…
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Car Brands You’ve Never Heard Of
Compared with other industries, a handful of names dominate the automotive market. But for every Toyota or Ford, there’s a Donkervoort or a Faraday. From little-known foreign cars to niche…
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Used-Car Shoppers See Some Relief as Prices Tumble
Pandemic-fueled demand for used cars pushed prices higher than expected during the last few years, but now shoppers in the market for a previously owned vehicle are getting some relief.…
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Chevrolet Introduces Its First Hybrid Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette has evolved by leaps and bounds during its 70-year run and now the automaker has unveiled its first hybrid version of the iconic sports car. The 2024…
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Big Companies Helping to Fight Climate Change and Protect the Environment
Plenty of companies have made forays into going green, but not all of them have made good on their promises beyond marketing ploys or Earth Day gimmicks. But there are…
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Costco’s Latest Discount: New Cadillacs
Costco never ceases to surprise with what deals it will offer next. The retailer offers an assortment of auto-related discounts on tires, insurance, and auto parts, and now they’ve just…
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Every Electric Truck and SUV on the Market – and More Expected Soon
Electric vehicles keep gaining traction, with many new models headed to market in the next couple of years. Electric car sales globally were up 66% year over year in July,…
