Marilyn Monroe’s classic Mercedes-Benz, which she drove around Europe in the 1950s, is set to fetch up to $21,5380 at auction. The mint condition 1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S (W136) was used by the American sex symbol when she stayed in Greece just six years before her death. The current owner discovered the link to the … Read more
Ford is recalling more than 422,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a windshield wiper failure, federal regulators said on Tuesday. The recall includes Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, as well as some F-series trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. Specific vehicles that may be involved include the model year 2021-2023 Lincoln … Read more
Would you still jump in a Waymo if your ride pulled up the wrong way through a drive-thru? That was the bizarre dilemma facing a Los Angeles woman on Friday when a driverless car operated by Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google parent company Alphabet, went off-script and entered a drive-thru the wrong way without … Read more
Popular car-shopping website Edmunds put a Chinese vehicle through a series of rigorous tests for the first time, and Editor-in-Chief Alistair Weaver came away with a notable impression: US automakers have good reason for concern. While Chinese cars are effectively banned in the US, Edmunds wanted to test one because of growing US consumer interest in the affordable, feature-packed … Read more
Jeff Bezos just might help you cry a little less at the pump. Amazon Prime members can now score up to 20 cents off per gallon of gas — but there’s a catch: you’ll have to time your fill-up just right. The retail giant is doubling its usual 10-cent discount for a limited time, offering … Read more
Major automakers unveiled new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, despite lagging consumer demand and a sharp downturn in sales after Washington eliminated a $7,500 EV tax credit. Kia said it would begin selling its lower-priced EV3 in the United States later this year, while Subaru offered a new three-row EV named … Read more
Ford has issued two recalls affecting nearly 1.74 million of its cars in the U.S., due to software issues that impact the vehicles’ rearview camera displays. According to notices published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration this week, an internal component inside the infotainment system of certain 2021-2026 Ford Broncos and 2021-2024 Ford Edges … Read more
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has officially finalized the divorce between actor Corey Feldman and his wife of nearly 10 years, Courtney Feldman. The court signed off on the dissolution of the marriage on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, marking the end of a legal process that began when the couple first announced their separation … Read more
Ford Motor said Thursday it is recalling 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs in the US because a software error may cause trailer brakes not to function and exterior lights to fail. The automaker said the recall covers the 2021 through 2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, Maverick along with some Ranger and E-Transit vehicles. … Read more
He feels like No. 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul spared a Long Island granddad’s pee-themed license plate from getting flushed down the toilet after the DMV had revoked the tags. Motorist Seth Bykofsky, 69, had asked the Democratic governor to step in to pardon his vanity plate PB4WEGO and Hochul answered the call Tuesday afternoon — … Read more
A Long Island grandpa whose pee-themed license plate was revoked by the DMV is a wee bit peeved about the turnaround — and now he’s asking the governor for some relief. Seth Bykofsky, 69, said he was surprised when his “PB4WEGO” vanity plates were yanked in January because they weren’t offensive or any more controversial … Read more
Nissan is recalling more than 640,000 vehicles as part of two separate recalls related to engine and gear issues, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said. The Japanese automaker is recalling 323,917 model year 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs due to possible bearing failure that could allow hot oil to be discharged and increase the risk of an engine … Read more
Tesla unveiled a cheaper Cybertruck variant in the US late Thursday and slashed the price of its most-expensive model, Cyberbeast, as the electric-vehicle maker struggles to find buyers for its pickup trucks. The Cybertruck was touted by CEO Elon Musk as a futuristic competitor to mass market pickup trucks from legacy brands such as Ford, but multiple recalls and quality control … Read more
Chrysler is recalling more than 80,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees in the U.S. after discovering that rear coil springs could detach while driving, creating a potential road hazard. The recall covers 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L models. In total, 80,620 vehicles are affected, though regulators estimate about 0.5% may have the … Read more
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
If you own a Hyundai or Kia — you might be able to rake in some well-deserved cash. The two widely popular car brands, which are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, have agreed to a $9 million class action settlement for victims of a disturbing TikTok trend that began in 2022, which reportedly involved users … Read more
Chevrolet just took a joyride straight through America’s feelings. The automaker’s new holiday spot, “Memory Lane,” is going viral for turning a humble 1987 Chevy Suburban into a full-blown emotional time machine — and leaving viewers teary-eyed in the process. Instead of flashy cars and revving engines, the ad follows an older couple on their … Read more
It isn’t just an NBA Cup trophy on the line in Las Vegas. Players and the head coach from the winning squad will take home $530,000 each. Some Knicks are already daydreaming about what they’d do with the extra cash if they take down Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Tuesday night. “I’m going to … Read more
The sky’s no longer a limit for automobiles. Alef Aeronautics is turning sci-fi into reality by beginning production on the world’s first-ever flying car, the Alef Model A Ultralight, which will likely be available to customers by early 2026. “We are happy to report that production of the first flying car has started on schedule,” … Read more
A Hollywood director was convicted Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding. Carl Erik Rinsch, best known for directing the film … Read more