NACTOY 2024: Toyota, Ford, and Kia take home top car, truck, and utility vehicle awards
The winners of the 2024 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will be revealed on Thursday.
The winners of the 2024 North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards will be revealed on Thursday.
Ford recalls nearly 113K F-150 pickup trucks due to rear axle issue
Ford is recalling nearly 113,000 of its popular F-150 pickup trucks because of a rear axle hub bolt that "may fatigue and break."
Ford is recalling nearly 113,000 of its popular F-150 pickup trucks because of a rear axle hub bolt that "may fatigue and break."
Carmakers with the most recalls in 2023: See if your vehicle is under recall
Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.
Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.
Wireless charging road in Detroit now open to public
The system works using specialized coils built under the pavement that will wirelessly transmit power using a magnetic field. It'll be sent to a receiver that will be installed on the bottom of the vehicle, which will power the battery.
The system works using specialized coils built under the pavement that will wirelessly transmit power using a magnetic field. It'll be sent to a receiver that will be installed on the bottom of the vehicle, which will power the battery.
Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.
Michigan's updated distracted driving law leading to thousands of tickets, slow changes in driver behavior
The updated law has made it easier for police to enforce, leading to thousands of tickets being handed to drivers in metro Detroit.
The updated law has made it easier for police to enforce, leading to thousands of tickets being handed to drivers in metro Detroit.
More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
Mile-long stretch of I-94 dubbed 'world's most sophisticated highway' to reopen for winter
The lane will be used for testing the safety and performance of cars and trucks that can send and receive information. It'll open in western Wayne County
The lane will be used for testing the safety and performance of cars and trucks that can send and receive information. It'll open in western Wayne County
GM: Almost half of Buick dealerships across US opting out of EV
"It’s evidence of the shifting patterns and presumptions on the part of manufacturers about the demand," said K. Venkatesh Prasad, the Center for Automotive Research's chief innovation officer.
"It’s evidence of the shifting patterns and presumptions on the part of manufacturers about the demand," said K. Venkatesh Prasad, the Center for Automotive Research's chief innovation officer.
Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag issue
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
General Motors laying off 1,300+ workers in Michigan
More than 1,300 General Motors employees in Michigan will be out of work indefinitely to start the new year. The company is laying off workers at Orion Assembly in Lake Orion and Lansing Grand River Assembly and Stamping.
More than 1,300 General Motors employees in Michigan will be out of work indefinitely to start the new year. The company is laying off workers at Orion Assembly in Lake Orion and Lansing Grand River Assembly and Stamping.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Whitmer pitches vehicle rebate program that offers car buyers thousands in savings
Combined with federal incentives, the governor pitched the MI Vehicle Rebate plan as a way of buyers saving $10,000 on a new electric car. She'll ask the legislature for $25 million to fund the project.
Combined with federal incentives, the governor pitched the MI Vehicle Rebate plan as a way of buyers saving $10,000 on a new electric car. She'll ask the legislature for $25 million to fund the project.
Subaru issues recall for over 95K Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Ford announces plans for 30,000 electric vehicle chargers for business fleets
The partnership with Xcel Energy will install tens of thousands of charging ports at businesses in eight different states by 2030.
The partnership with Xcel Energy will install tens of thousands of charging ports at businesses in eight different states by 2030.
US probes 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power, issues restarting
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.
UAW strike aftermath: Car prices may increase due to Big Three losses
McElroy added the car companies have already announced they’re going to cut back on future investments to help offset the costs of the contracts.
McElroy added the car companies have already announced they’re going to cut back on future investments to help offset the costs of the contracts.
Electric vehicles are less reliable than gas-powered cars, trucks, SUVs, Consumer Reports survey says
EVs had 80% more problems than gas-powered cars and trucks. That's just one of several concerning conclusions from a Consumer Reports survey
EVs had 80% more problems than gas-powered cars and trucks. That's just one of several concerning conclusions from a Consumer Reports survey
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg 1-on-1, discussing future of EVs
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sat down with FOX 2's Tim Skubick to talk about the future of electric vehicles, college football and more on Tuesday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sat down with FOX 2's Tim Skubick to talk about the future of electric vehicles, college football and more on Tuesday.
UAW kicks off organizing effort at 13 non-union automakers, including Toyota and Tesla
Those automakers include Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazada, as well as electric vehicle makers like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid.
Those automakers include Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazada, as well as electric vehicle makers like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid.