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Nissan recalls 19K US vehicles over fire risk

Nissan is urging owners not to use the Level 3 quick charge function.

Kia recalls more than 39K vehicles over faulty HVAC system that can cause fires

The recall includes certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles that contain heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems that may have a faulty wiring assembly.

How car owners spend 'me time' with vehicles -- and why Gen Z, Millennials differ: survey

Your car may be your sanctuary where you get to spend some of your most treasured “me time,” but how you choose to spend it differs significantly by generation, according...

Volvo to produce new vehicle in US as tariffs pressure auto supply chains

The Swedish automaker is aiming to add a next-generation hybrid model to the production line at its Ridgeville, South Carolina plant near Charleston before 2030, the company said in a...

Ford to move world headquarters for first time in nearly 70 years

Ford is packing up and will soon move to its new headquarters a short drive down the road.

Queasy listening: These music genres can reduce motion sickness by up to 57%

Music might soothe your soul — but could it also stop you from hurling on the highway?

Rivian recalls 24K US electric vehicles over glitch that can increase crash risk

Rivian estimates that 100% of the recalled electric SUVs and trucks have the defect.

6-year-old boy in critical condition, 2 adults injured after woman plows minivan through Pennsylvania festival

The driver, a blond woman wearing a T-shirt that read "Mom Son Team," was arrested at the scene, officials said.

Top GOP lawmaker demands answers from Hertz over AI scanners charging hundreds of dollars for minor scratches

Mace fired off a letter to Hertz CEO Gil West on Wednesday seeking an explanation about the controversial AI technology.

Hertz customers charged for minor damages by AI scanners can fight back using these phone apps

Consumers who say they were unfairly charged hundreds of dollars for minor scuffs are now arming themselves with the same AI technology to fight back.

Et tu, Sixt? Hertz rival also uses AI scanners to charge for bogus claims: report

Sixt, the Germany-based rival which operates more than 100 branches in 25 US states, has reportedly been sticking car renters with bogus repair bills.

Kia issues recalls over loose parts creating possible roadway hazards, over 300K vehicles impacted

Kia America issued two recall notices within a week for more than 300,000 vehicles over loose parts near the doors and windows that can fall off and pose a potential...

Jaguar CEO steps down after 'woke' rebrand sparked massive social media firestorm

The British car brand turned heads last year with its release of a new ad, which featured a reimagined logo under the slogan "Copy Nothing."

Florida woman scammed out of $15K by AI cloning her daughter's voice: 'I know my daughter’s cry'

“There is nobody that could convince me that it wasn’t her. I know my daughter’s cry. Even though she’s an adult, I know her cry,” Brightwell said.

From ‘Purrrsilla’ to ‘Big Johnny’: the story behind Americans’ car names

A new study found that while most car owners like their cars, four in 10 have gone so far as to declare love to their vehicle.

Footage shows Texas floods cause $1.5M of damage to luxury cars in auto shop

CCTV has captured the moment Texas floods caused an estimated $1.5 million damage to a supercar auto shop - ruining eight Ferraris, a Jaguar and a Porsche.

Police officers break into car with two sobbing children trapped in 117-degree heat outside mall

Two young children in Georgia were rescued from a hot car in a mall parking lot last month thanks to bystanders who called 911 after hearing crying.

Mysterious 'tire traps' plague city streets as locals take matters into their own hands

A popular city has locals taking to the streets to help crack down on the "tire traps" that are scattered across busy roads.

Nissan issues massive recall as faulty part threatens engine failure

Nissan is recalling nearly 443,900 vehicles across certain models under its brand and the Infiniti brand in the U.S. over a faulty part that could cause engine failure. 

Feel carsick in electric vehicles? The science behind the queasiness that can come with the ride

While electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular for drivers around the world, many are realizing that they can make you more carsick than conventional petrol cars.