Roseville police handing out steering wheel locks for easily stolen Kia, Hyundai vehicles

Kia and Hyundai owners can get a free steering wheel lock from the Roseville Police Department. Vehicles with a keyed ignition can be quickly stolen with a USB charging cable.

Stellantis offering buyouts for 3,500 hourly jobs

The automaker is looking to trim thousands of jobs ahead of contract negotiations in the fall.

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.

'Safety crisis': Kia, Hyundai thefts prompt Michigan AG, 16 other states to demand recall

A spike in thefts of certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles in recent years prompted 18 attorney generals to demand a recall. They argue that the ease of stealing these vehicles creates "an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety."

Only 10 electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 tax credit

Most of the more than 60 electric vehicles on sale in the U.S. are not eligible for the full tax credit. Here are the models that are:

Longer grace periods and max parking times coming to Royal Oak

Earlier this year, Royal Oak found it 43% of all visitors that came to the city were ticketed. It amounted to $3.5 million in revenue a year.

$1,000+ monthly car payment? Record number of people pay this much

An analysis from Edmunds puts into perspective just how costly a new car is -- a record number of American buyers are paying $1,000 or more a month for their vehicle.

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.

Over 143,000 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs recalled due to potential air bag issue

The NHTSA is urging owners of the specified models to not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat while Volkswagen develops a solution.

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.