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September 9, 2024 at 8:06 PM
US seeks new pedestrian safety rules aimed at increasingly massive SUVs and pickup trucks
The U.S. government’s road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries
September 9, 2024 at 8:06 PM
September 7, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Stellantis recalls 1.5M Ram trucks to fix software bug
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickups worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control
September 7, 2024 at 5:02 PM
September 4, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Volvo scales back electric vehicle ambitions, eases goal to at least 90% by 2030
Carmaker Volvo has backed away from its pledge to stop selling cars with internal combustion motors by 2030, saying slow rollout of places to charge up and withdrawal of purchase incentives will leave room for a few cars that still need fossil fuels
September 4, 2024 at 4:06 PM
September 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Workers at General Motors battery plant in Tennessee unionize and will get pay raise
About 1,000 workers at a General Motors joint venture electric vehicle battery plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, will get big pay raises now that they have joined the United Auto Workers union
September 4, 2024 at 3:50 PM
September 3, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Philadelphia woman who was driving a partially automated Mustang Mach-E charged with DUI homicide
Pennsylvania State Police say a woman was intoxicated while using a partially automated driving system when she caused a March highway crash in Philadelphia that killed two people
September 3, 2024 at 7:26 PM
September 3, 2024 at 7:18 PM
One more death in US, the 28th, is attributed to Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnel
Another death is being linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States
September 3, 2024 at 7:18 PM
September 3, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Hyundai unveils 2025 electric SUVs aiming for broader appeal with improved range, charging options
Hyundai is aiming to broaden the appeal of its Ioniq 5 electric SUVs with 2025 models boasting improved battery range and additional charging options
September 3, 2024 at 6:44 PM
September 3, 2024 at 6:40 PM
US closes 5-year probe of General Motors SUV seat belt failures due to added warranty coverage
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September 3, 2024 at 1:02 PM
Former Volkswagen boss Winterkorn goes on trial over diesel cars rigged to cheat on emissions tests
Former Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn has gone on trial on charges of fraud and market manipulation
September 3, 2024 at 1:02 PM
September 2, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Volkswagen aims to cancel a no-layoffs pledge and won't rule out closing plants in Germany
Volkswagen says it's not getting the cost reductions that it needs - and won't rule out plant closings in its home country Germany
September 2, 2024 at 9:45 PM
September 2, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Waymo hits the road in more cities, but not everyone's along for the ride
Waymo, the self-driving car division of Alphabet, first began offering its autonomous rideshare service on the streets of San Francisco earlier this year.
September 2, 2024 at 10:57 AM
September 1, 2024 at 10:03 AM
An inside look at how the century old trucking industry is changing
They’re the biggest players on the transportation landscape: tankers, flatbeds, big rigs and box trucks. But even the century-old trucking industry is facing changes.
September 1, 2024 at 10:03 AM
August 29, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Man shares warning after car was stolen without key fob
A man in Washington, D.C., is warning other drivers after his car was stolen without the car's key fob.
August 29, 2024 at 5:07 PM
August 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM
New warning about car key fobs and thefts
As thefts of cars started with key fobs are on the rise, ABC News' Gio Benitez took a closer look on how a car can be stolen even if the key fob is not inside the vehicle.
August 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM
August 29, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Jaguar warns of battery fire risk in older I-Pace EV; owners told to park outside
Jaguar is telling owners of about 3,000 electric SUVs to park them outdoors and away from structures due to the risk of battery fires
August 29, 2024 at 1:34 PM
August 28, 2024 at 4:11 PM
What Bugatti Rimac CEO wants you to know about electric cars
Mate Rimac, the CEO of Bugatti Rimac, promises the "future of automotive is not going to be boring."
August 28, 2024 at 4:11 PM
August 28, 2024 at 2:38 PM
GM delays Indiana electric vehicle battery factory, finalizes deal with Samsung
Production at an electric vehicle battery cell plant jointly run by General Motors and Samsung SDI has been delayed as EV sales have slowed in the U.S. The companies finalized their agreement Tuesday to jointly run the new factory in New Carlisle, Indi...
August 28, 2024 at 2:38 PM
August 26, 2024 at 10:14 PM
US agency to reexamine permit for Hyundai's $7.6B EV plant in Georgia
A federal agency has agreed to reexamine an environmental permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia after conservationists complained that regulators failed to properly assess the factory's impacts on the local water supply
August 26, 2024 at 10:14 PM
August 19, 2024 at 9:22 PM
A look at Honda’s upcoming innovative products
"GMA3" heads to D23 in Anaheim, California, and teams up with Honda to take a look at some of their innovative mobility products, including the new Odyssey.
August 19, 2024 at 9:22 PM
August 16, 2024 at 9:20 AM
What a Kamala Harris presidency could mean for electric vehicles
Donald Trump's conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk heightened the issue of transition to electric vehicles in the 2024 election discourse.
August 16, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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San Francisco residents complain of honking from driverless cars
Residents say they've had enough of Waymo cars honking at each other as they try to self-park during late-night hours.
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Classic car investing has taken a hit. Will buyers still spend millions at auction?
The five auctions taking place in Monterey, California, could bring in $459 million, according to one estimate.
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General Motors faces new lawsuit over company's data tracking
The Texas attorney general has filed a lawsuit against General Motors, accusing the company of “unlawfully collecting drivers’ private data and selling it to several companies.”
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'No compromise': Why more consumers are buying hybrids
Traditional hybrids are outselling electric vehicles.
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'Extraordinary achievement': Engineers break ground with new Corvette ZR1
Chevrolet says the newly unveiled ZR1 is the "most powerful" Corvette ever produced.
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New Corvette ZR1 revealed: Inside the car's "mind-blowing" specs
Chevrolet says the newly unveiled ZR1 is the "most powerful" Corvette ever produced.
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Tesla shares plummet after company reports falling profits
The company faces sluggish sales and heightened competition.
2 months ago
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These common items could pose a danger when left in hot cars
Everyday items left inside hot cars could pose significant danger.
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Hyundai recalls more than 50,000 vehicles for loss of drive power
The recall impacts certain 2019-2023 models of Genesis G70, Veloster N, Elantra N, and Kona N, the federal agency said.
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Biden administration announces funding for new electric vehicle production hubs
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm discusses the grant that will convert failing auto factories into electric vehicle production facilities and also efforts to stabilize gas prices by the fall.
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Arizona child faces off with lawmakers over drag racing
The panel discuss 9-year-old, William Miller's fight to make his community safer and pressure local city council members to fix a drag racing problem.
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Volkswagen forms alliance with EV startup Rivian in $5 billion deal
Volkswagen has struggled to make a successful transition to EVs, with sales of its electric vehicles falling in 2024.
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Advocates renew calls for rule to require technology that prevents hot car deaths
As another hot summer begins, advocates are renewing their call for federal regulators to require technology in cars that can help prevent child deaths.
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Car dealers crippled by cyberattack
The nearly week-old cyber outage has left thousands of dealers across the U.S. and Canada unable to process appointments or complete sales transactions. Cyber security expert Scott Spiro weighs in.
3 months ago
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Cyberattack hampers car dealers
ABC News’ Faith Abubey discusses how hackers have broken into thousands of dealership networks across the U.S.
3 months ago
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Massive cyberattack hits car dealerships
CDK Global, a major software provider for the auto industry, says hackers broke into its network, causing headaches for buyers and those getting their vehicles repaired.
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Thousands of car dealerships’ operations crippled by cyberattack
A major auto industry software provider, CDK Global, says it was hit by cyberattacks on Wednesday, crippling business at roughly 15,000 auto dealerships in the U.S. and Canada.
3 months ago
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Bugatti unveils 1st electrified sports car
The $4.1 million Tourbillon is currently in the testing phase.
3 months ago
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New Bugatti Tourbillon gets 37 miles of electric range
The Bugatti Tourbillon is the first electrified hypercar from the French marque.
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Hyundai sued by DOL after manufacturing plant employed 13-year-old on assembly line
The plant allegedly employed a 13-year old child to work over 50 hours per week in its assembly line, the agency said.
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Nissan issues 'do not drive' warning for older vehicles, says airbags can explode
The warning covers certain model year 2002-2006 Nissan Sentras, 2002-2004 Nissan Pathfinders and 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4s.
3 months ago
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Experts explain rise in catalytic converter theft amid shooting death of actor
A nationwide crime trend plaguing car owners has gained renewed focus amid the death of actor Johnny Wactor.
3 months ago
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Why thieves steal catalytic converters
The high value of the precious metals in these devices is seen as the main reason why they are targeted.
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4 months ago
Tips for keeping your family safe while in the car
With many people hitting the road this holiday weekend, ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton shares tips on how to stay safe while behind the wheel.
4 months ago
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UAW loses Alabama vote to expand
Thousands of Mercedes Benz workers in Alabama voted against joining the union.
4 months ago
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Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote 'no' to joining union
Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama vote against joining UAW, a blow to the union's expansion in the South.
4 months ago
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Biden announces new China tariffs on electric vehicles, solar, chips and more
Biden announced new tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, including a sharp hike on electric vehicles, to help protect his administration's investments.
4 months ago
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Mercedes-Benz workers in Alabama are voting to join the UAW. Here's what's at stake.
Vote comes a month after the UAW unionized its first auto plant in the South.
4 months ago
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Why electric vehicles are causing motion sickness in drivers, passengers
Some EVs have an eco mode that's set up to make the throttle less sensitive.
4 months ago
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Police, cancer researchers team up to track stolen vehicles
Police in Portland, Oregon, are arresting more suspected car thieves and reducing the number of vehicles stolen, thanks to a partnership with cancer researchers.
4 months ago