Recall: Owners told not to drive older Chrysler, Dodge cars after 3 Takata airbag deaths

Stellantis and the U.S. government are warning owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata air bags apparently exploded in three more vehicles, killing the drivers.

Hyundai issues new recall for 2018 Santa Fe Sport models over fire risk

The new recall involves 44,000 2018 Santa Fe Sport models. Officials said owners should park their vehicles outside and away from structures until repairs are made.

Toyota to limit smart keys to 1 per new vehicle sold, due to semiconductor shortage

In an effort to ration semiconductors, Toyota Motor Corp. reportedly announced Thursday that it would replace one of the two "smart" keys it delivers in Japan with a mechanical one. 

Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs

Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.

Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire, owners urged to park outside

Kia Sportages from the 2008 and 2009 model years have been recalled for a second time due to fire risks. The auto company is telling car owners to park away from buildings and other cars until they determine the cause of the issue.

Rolls-Royce unveils its 1st fully electric car with $400K price tag: Spectre

The Rolls-Royce shared a first look at the Spectre, which has a two-door body style and a range of 260 miles per charge. The first customer cars are expected to be delivered in late 2023.

Nancy Pelosi tours Metro Detroit EV battery manufacturing start-up

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in Novi on Wednesday to push electric vehicle provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Her visit included a tour of Our Next Energy (ONE), which specializes in improving EV battery manufacturing.

Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio

Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.

Carvana dealership in Novi suspended for several violations

The state held multiple meetings with the dealership to fix problems that were brewing at the store for years. But violations continued to follow.

Elon Musk announces Pepsi will receive Tesla's first electric semi-trucks this December

Tesla founder Elon Musk announced PepsiCo will be the first recipient of his company's electric semi-trucks, which are set to finally start production after lengthy delays.

Famous Chicagoland tractor and truck museum auctioning its multimillion-dollar collection

The Chicagoland native has run the George and June Schaaf Tractor and Truck Museum in Frankfort, Illinois, since the 1990s, but at 89 years old, and his wife June passing away several years ago, he has made the tough decision to close its doors and sell the amazing collection.

Stellantis fined $62K for air quality violations by state; resident calls it 'an insult'

"So I mean, to fine $62,000 for 13 months of polluting a community to me is like, that’s the price of doing business," Robert Shobe said. "...They make that every two or three minutes off of those vehicles rolling down that line."