Carmakers are dropping AM radios from electric vehicles. Is that bad?

In a letter, former FEMA officials said eliminating AM radio from electric vehicles prevents drivers from receiving safety alerts in an emergency.

Honda to recall 500,000 vehicles to repair seat belt issue

The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.

General Motors offers buyouts for U.S. employees and executives

General Motors is offering salaried employees a voluntary buyout as it seeks to reduce costs by $2 billion over the next two years. "Taking this step now will help avoid the potential for involuntary actions," a company letter said.

Car thefts in US top 1 million for first time since 2008

California led the nation in car thefts last year, followed by Texas. Meanwhile, Illinois experienced the highest spike from 2021, followed by Washington and New York, according to a new report.

The $109K Ford F-150 Raptor R is so hot it costs much more than that

The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is a high-performance off-road model that is both the most powerful and highest-priced truck Ford has ever sold.

Future Ford vehicles could repossess themselves if drivers miss payments

A patent application describes multiple ways in which technology could make vehicle repossessions easier in the future for Ford vehicles.

Drivers are growing more fearful of self-driving cars, survey finds

More than two-thirds of drivers said they were afraid to get into a self-driving vehicle. There were also common misconceptions about if a self-driving car will move while its occupant is asleep.

General Motors laying off 500 white collar positions

The layoffs were announced despite the automaker's CEO saying there would be none only a month ago.

Owners of nearly 341,000 Ram trucks told to park outside over fire risk

Thousands of certain Ram diesel trucks are being recalled over an electrical connector issue that can overheat, resulting in a possible fire, officials said.

Tesla recalls nearly 363,000 vehicles over 'Full Self-Driving' system issues

U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it misbehaves around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits.