The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday issued an urgent warning to American used car buyers, owners and repair shops after two more drivers were killed in crashes in December by dangerous Chinese replacement air bag inflators that are likely illegally imported. The agency said it was aware of 10 crashes resulting in death … Read more
General Motors is eliminating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from all future vehicles – and it’s already maddening motorists. The surprising announcement was made earlier this week by CEO Mary Barra, who claimed the company will completely phase out the popular systems from its entire fleet of electric and gas-powered cars over the next few … Read more
Ferrari on Tuesday completed a refresh of its hybrid range with the new 849 Testarossa sportscar, a tribute to the famous original Testarossa model of the 1980s. Ferrari unveiled the new plug-in hybrid, four-wheel drive in Milan, a car which will replace 2019’s SF90 Stradale at the top of its range. The new vehicle will also … Read more
The makers of “Grand Theft Auto” have shifted gears. “Grand Theft Auto VI,” the video game that’s been 12 years in the making, just had its release date pushed to May 26, 2026. “We are very sorry that this is later than you expected,” an apology on Rockstar Games’ website read. “The interest and excitement … Read more
Unable to predict the impact of President Trump’s ever-changing trade war, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz became the latest automakers on Wednesday to scrap their profit guidance citing market uncertainty wrought by tariffs. Volkswagen issued guidance at the bottom end of its forecast, but UBS analyst Patrick Hummel wrote in a client note that the German group’s outlook did not “include any … Read more
Automakers recalled millions of vehicles over the course of 2024 to address a variety of issues, typically related to the safety of the driver and passengers. The five recalls with the largest potentially affected vehicle populations this year came from four different automakers: Tesla, Ford, Honda and FCA US, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration … Read more
According to new research, inflation is causing Americans to take better care of their current vehicle. A survey of 2,000 car owners revealed 73% of respondents have made a conscious decision to better maintain their car, due to rising vehicle costs. This was especially true for older respondents. While 60% of Gen Z said they’re … Read more
New vehicles sold in the US will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration. The final rule will increase fuel economy by 2% per year for model years 2027 to … Read more
A famous “Grand Theft Auto” actor was swatted during a Thanksgiving livestream. Ned Luke, the voice actor of main character Michael De Santa in “GTA 5,” was swatted during a YouTube livestream of himself playing the violent video game for fans on Thursday. The actor took a phone call apparently warning him before he abruptly ended his stream. “I … Read more
GTA VI is almost here, and fans can barely wait much longer. Ten years since it’s last release in the series, Rockstar Games is gearing up to announce the highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto VI,” according to a new report. The studio, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., is planning to make the announcement … Read more
Ford Motor said Friday it will recall 169,000 US vehicles to replace rearview cameras and update software and is taking a $270 million charge to address the callback. It was the latest in a series of rear camera-related recalls by the No. 2 US automaker in recent years. The Detroit automaker in May issued a recall of 422,000 … Read more
An electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range per charge and a battery-powered people-hauling Kia SUV are among the new vehicles being introduced Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. The two debuts in New York on Wednesday are among only nine automaker press conferences, far short of previous years. … Read more
The last gas-powered muscle car from Dodge isn’t leaving the road without some squeals, thunder and crazy-fast speed. The 2023 Challenger SRT Demon 170 will deliver 1,025 horsepower from its 6.2-liter supercharged V-8, and the automaker says it will be the quickest production car made. Stellantis, formed in 2021 by combining Fiat Chrysler and France’s … Read more
Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the US in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break. The largest of two recalls covers nearly 1.3 million 2013 through 2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKX midsize cars. The company says in documents posted Friday by safety regulators … Read more
They accused the cops of Grand Theft Auto-mation. UK police are being ridiculed online after producing a sketchy digital reproduction of an assault suspect — with many comparing it to a character from “Grand Theft Auto.” A tweet detailing the virtual courtroom sketch is currently garnering guffaws online. “Can you help us identify the man?” … Read more
Your morning commute could be inhibiting your brain function, a new study suggests. Research published in the journal Environmental Health found a possible link between diesel exhaust inhalation and impaired cognitive function. In the limited, randomized study, researchers analyzed the brains of 25 adults via magnetic resonance imaging. After studying the participants’ “functional connectivity” after … Read more
He’s got the need for speed. Frankie Muniz is swapping his acting hat for a racing fire suit. The “Malcolm in the Middle” star announced Wednesday he will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, where he will drive the No. 30 Ford Mustang. He is slated to make his debut for Rette Jones Racing beginning … Read more
Electric vehicles took two of three categories for the first time in this year’s North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards. Ford’s F-150 Lightning electric pickup won the truck category, while Kia’s EV6 battery-powered EV was named the top SUV. The Integra, a small sedan from Honda’s Acura performance brand, won car … Read more
She said, “O-O-O-O’Reilly.” A newlywed Missouri couple has became a literal overnight sensation on TikTok after having the O’Reilly Auto Parts music sung by the original performing artists — with voiceover about replacing car batteries and all — moments after tying the knot last Saturday during their reception in Springfield. “I don’t know why everybody … Read more
A grinning, clean-cut young man wielding a machete calmly tried to hijack a car in Australia, terrifying video shows. Footage that could have been taken from a horror movie shows the beaming man tapping on the window of the vehicle — while wielding a huge blade, The Sun reported. The passenger, Ash Massacre, was trapped … Read more