US Auto Sales Poised to Slip as Middle-Class Buyers Retreat January 5, 2026 By David Welch, Keith Naughton and Gabrielle Coppola High prices threaten to send U.S. auto sales into decline this year as middle-class consumers shy away from new-vehicle purchases...
New Laws Impacting California Drivers in 2026 December 30, 2025 New laws affecting California drivers set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, include stricter laws for drunk driving,...
Waymo’s San Francisco Outage Raises Doubts Over Robotaxi Readiness During Crises December 29, 2025 By Abhirup Roy A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has...
How Hybrids Are Helping Keep Automaker Electrification Plans Afloat December 29, 2025 By Kyle Stock Like most U.S. car dealers, Scott Kunes has some electric vehicle whiplash. In the third quarter, he sold EVs like...
US Auto Safety Agency Probes Tesla Model 3 Emergency Door Release December 24, 2025 The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Wednesday it has opened a defect investigation into Tesla Model 3 compact sedans...
Auto Insurers Must Soon Submit Info to New Kentucky Insurance Verification System December 19, 2025 By Don Jergler Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet and Department of Insurance have launched a new vehicle insurance verification system, and auto insurers have until...
Tesla Drivers Are Buying Escape Tools and Cars to Avoid Getting Trapped Inside December 18, 2025 By Kara Carlson and Miguel Ambriz Tesla owners are going to extreme lengths to deal with a problem most had never imagined: being unable to open...
Truckers Who Fail English Tests Get Pulled Off Roads in Trump Crackdown December 12, 2025 By Cailley LaPara, Miguel Ambriz and Tanaz Meghjani Truck drivers are encountering a new risk on the highway: Law enforcement officers are empowered by the Trump administration to...
Rivian Debuts Custom Self-Driving Chip, $2,500 Driver-Assistance Package December 12, 2025 By Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy Rivian Automotive on Thursday unveiled its first custom computer chip for self-driving, shifting away from Nvidia’s processors, and a new...
Toyota Unveils Concept LFA Supercar, and It’s Fully Electric December 5, 2025 By Nicholas Takahashi Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled a concept for a Lexus supercar that’s fully electric — a surprising twist for the long-awaited...