Ford recalling nearly 388K vehicles over injury hazard in second-row seats

Ford recalling nearly 388K vehicles over injury hazard in second-row seats

Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 SUVs because an issue with the second-row easy-entry seats could increase the risk of injury, according to federal regulators. A total of 387,911 vehicles are affected, including certain 2020-2026 Ford Explorer and 2020-2027 Lincoln Aviator models, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in its recall notice. The NHTSA … Read more

California driver licenses change forever for millions as ‘modernization’ plan grows

California driver licenses change forever for millions as ‘modernization’ plan grows

Forgetting your license at home could soon be a relic of the past. California residents will be able to flash their identification digitally under a new mobile driver’s license initiative signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Dubbed the SB 169, the mega transportation bill was first introduced in 2023. However, the law expands Mobile … Read more

Speed kills — but a new study reveals that’s not the only downside to driving too fast

Speed kills — but a new study reveals that’s not the only downside to driving too fast

Speeding is a waste of time. Minnesota researchers have proved there’s no “need for speed” after finding that driving too fast saves less than 60 seconds, per a rubber-burning study published in the Nature journal Communications Sustainability. “If your goal is to shave one minute off your time, then you’ve got to drive fast,’ snarked … Read more

California insurers can charge single adults, widows higher rates after controversial court ruling

California insurers can charge single adults, widows higher rates after controversial court ruling

Californians who are divorced, widowed or single for any reason may be charged higher car insurance prices after a shocking court ruling. A California Court of Appeal upheld a state regulation Thursday that’s been in place since 1996 that permits auto insurers to use marital status as a factor in determining premiums for its “substantial … Read more

Convicted cat burglar reveals No. 1 tip to avoid getting robbed or kidnapped in broad daylight

Convicted cat burglar reveals No. 1 tip to avoid getting robbed or kidnapped in broad daylight

This cat burglar’s not kitten around about keeping you safe.  Car jackings, muggings and surprise attacks during walks through a public parking lot or deck can all be avoided with hyper-vigilance, advises ex-con Jennifer Gomez.  “I spent 10 years in prison for being a cat burglar with really, really bad people,” Gomez, an inmate-turned-influencer, admitted to nearly 50,000 … Read more

Californians hate Gavin Newsom’s gas vehicle ban, poll shows

Californians hate Gavin Newsom’s gas vehicle ban, poll shows

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently doubled down on his mission to make California a haven where only new electric vehicles are sold, but most Californians — including fellow Democrats — are saying hell no, according to a new survey by the Public Policy Institute of California. The survey, conducted June 29 to July 6, revealed that … Read more

Subaru recalls over half a million units of their most popular models — what that may mean for your car

Subaru recalls over half a million units of their most popular models — what that may mean for your car

“Love is what makes a Subaru” — but regulatory labels are what make them roadworthy. Subaru has issued a recall for 541,237 vehicles due to a misprinted Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)  on the federally required certification labels, potentially leading to safety risks associated with vehicle overloading, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said … Read more

Fiat launching tiny European EV in the US with low price tag — but there’s a catch

Fiat launching tiny European EV in the US with low price tag — but there’s a catch

Fiat is bringing its tiny electric Topolino to the U.S., offering American buyers a two-seat neighborhood EV that costs less than many used cars but tops out at just 19 mph. The Stellantis-owned brand announced Tuesday that the Topolino is available to order through select U.S. dealers. It starts at $13,995, or $14,985 after destination … Read more

New car payments reach all-time high as affordability challenges persist in US

New car payments reach all-time high as affordability challenges persist in US

The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy. A new report by LendingTree citing data from Experian for the first quarter of 2026 found that the average monthly payment for a new vehicle rose 2.9% from a year … Read more

Thousands of California driving licenses under threat of cancellation after DMV sends ominous letter out

Thousands of California driving licenses under threat of cancellation after DMV sends ominous letter out

More than 11,000 California drivers are being forced to retake the state’s dreaded written DMV exam after officials uncovered mysterious “irregularities” tied to their original tests — or risk having their license yanked. The California Department of Motor Vehicles sent an ominous warning out to drivers who had already passed their exams between July 2025 … Read more

Tesla launches extra-long Model YL — with 6 seats and a serious range package

Tesla launches extra-long Model YL — with 6 seats and a serious range package

Tesla has launched its brand new SUV that is big on both EV range and size, not to mention the price tag as well, when compared to the previous Model Y. The Austin, TX-based automaker debuted the Tesla Model Y L in the United States on Thursday, which was previously only available in Malaysia, China, … Read more

The average car price just topped $50,000 — here are the most affordable buys made in the USA

The average car price just topped ,000 — here are the most affordable buys made in the USA

Americans are driving straight into a new era of higher car costs. The average price of a new car is drifting toward $50,000 as Kelley Blue Book data revealed the American new-car buyer paid $49,220 in May. However, the car’s listing price was $51,595, so buyers walked away with a deal. Other reports from Cars.com … Read more

Multiple states installing new gas tax this week — as others plan to soon follow suit

Multiple states installing new gas tax this week — as others plan to soon follow suit

With summer in full swing, gas prices are shifting into high gear. States across the country are increasing their gas tax right as the Fourth of July weekend approaches — happy birthday, America. The time comes as pump prices are still 40% higher than in February.  And the state with the highest gas tax in … Read more

Gas stations entice holiday drivers with deals ahead of Independence Day weekend travels

Gas stations entice holiday drivers with deals ahead of Independence Day weekend travels

Get ready to be fully tanked this Fourth of July weekend. With gas prices up by nearly 40% since February, some of your favorite retailers and grocery stores have done the unthinkable — become charitable by offering giant savings. Ahead of July 4, companies like Amazon, JCPenney, Walmart and more are giving customers some much-needed … Read more

Americans eat meals in their car 3 times a week — and New Yorkers drive and munch more than most: survey

Americans eat meals in their car 3 times a week — and New Yorkers drive and munch more than most: survey

Americans will eat meals in their car three times a week – despite the risk of stained seats and greasy steering wheels. A poll of 2,000 adults found Georgians eat the highest percentage of drive-through dinners, gridlock-lunches, and bumper-to-bumper breakfasts. New Yorkers came in second place for the most popular ‘drive and bite’ states, followed … Read more

You can win famed dad’s car from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ as 40th anniversary nears

You can win famed dad’s car from ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ as 40th anniversary nears

If you’ve spent the last 40 years wishing you could cut school, borrow a high-end sports car, and race through the streets of Chicago, your fantasy might be within arm’s reach. Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is teaming up with Paramount Pictures for a massive double-whammy celebration. Both the casino and the iconic … Read more

Trouble dating? Your messy car could be dirtying your love life: survey

Trouble dating? Your messy car could be dirtying your love life: survey

In today’s difficult dating landscape, singles are paying attention to more than just chemistry — they’re also judging compatibility based on the condition of someone’s car, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 actively dating Americans found that 73% believe the way someone takes care of their car reflects how well they take … Read more

Jeep recalls over 1M vehicles due to fire risk — and warns owners not to park inside

Jeep recalls over 1M vehicles due to fire risk — and warns owners not to park inside

Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a defect that could spark a fire, urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a remedy is available. The recall covers an estimated 1,076,999 model-year 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical issue involving the wiring … Read more

Horrifying video shows plague of parasite-ridden mosquitoes swarming as tourists take cover in their cars

Horrifying video shows plague of parasite-ridden mosquitoes swarming as tourists take cover in their cars

It was cloudy with a chance of skeet-balls. Tourists in Russia had to hide in their vehicles as a biblical swarm of mosquitoes blackened the skies, as seen in bloodcurdling footage. The visitors had traveled to Lake Shchuchye in the Buryatia region for a scenic getaway, Jam Press reported. The swarms forced motorists to sequester … Read more

Ford issues urgent ‘do not drive’ recall warning over crash risk in popular SUVs, pickups

Ford issues urgent ‘do not drive’ recall warning over crash risk in popular SUVs, pickups

Ford Bronco owners are taking the road less traveled, as nearly 5,000 units have been recalled for serious safety issues. The rugged SUV is facing a big bump in the road, with the automaker advising owners of select 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles may have incorrectly installed safety precautions and could increase the … Read more