Dozens of drivers in a Sacramento suburb are dealing with damaged and flat tires after hundreds of screws were found scattered over a highway overpass. The city of Elk Grove received numerous reports Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning of damaged tires from the loose screws, KCRA reported. Screws scattered all over a highway in … Read more
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control” and hop inside. The rollout of the gold-colored Teslas, which give passengers no way to take control in an emergency, comes as … Read more
Does your car deserve a home as luxe as you do? Arthur Aidala certainly thinks so. The native New Yorker’s been a car nut for most of his life. Making peanuts as an assistant district attorney in the early 1990s, Aidala was forced to move back in with his parents. But with no NYC rent … Read more
Much maligned as an embarrassing mom-mobile, the minivan is making a comeback. The surge in minivan purchases comes as Americans enter a new era of higher car costs, with the average price of a new car hovering around $50,000. Crucially, minivans fall well below that median, while SUVs are hovering far above it. Minivans are roaring … Read more
Drivers running red lights have become such a serious issue in California’s capital that the city says it may bring back red-light cameras after shutting them down two years ago. Sacramento officials have a proposal to install up to 20 new cameras at intersections with a history of crashes and red-light violations. Potential locations include … Read more
Like a good neighbor…State Farm pays its dividends. If you had State Farm car insurance last year, you might have a payday on the horizon. For qualifying customers, the State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company has begun distributing a one-time $5 billion dividend. The cash will be distributed across more than 49 million insured vehicles. … Read more
Car enthusiast and former late-night host Jay Leno’s crusade to free classic cars from California’s smog checks is revving up at the state Capitol, as bipartisan lawmakers make a final push to pass “Leno’s Law.” The longtime “Tonight Show” host joined state Sen. Shannon Grove on Wednesday to push Senate Bill 1392, a.k.a. “Leno’s Law,” … Read more
Jason isn’t asking his father for an allowance, a luxury car, or even help with rent. The 38-year-old New York City-based comedian has spent years making what he considers “reasonable requests” with a clear plan and proposal. He wants a shot at the big time — a $600 improv class, a plane ticket to Los … Read more
Buckle up…if you can. Over one million Chrysler vehicles have been recalled after a report found that the American brand failed to assemble the seat buckle anchors properly. The recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and impacts Ram 1500 vehicles between 2019 and 2026. The recall states that the second-row … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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 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
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
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 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