Cars damaged after early morning fire at Valencia dealership

Cleanup efforts were underway after a fire broke out at a Ford dealership in Valencia early Thursday morning, fire officials said.

California vehicle thefts drop nearly 25% as statewide crime reaches historic lows, Newsom says

California vehicle thefts dropped nearly 25% in 2025 as state law enforcement recovered over 111,000 stolen vehicles amid broader declines in crime, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Mercedes-Benz faces potential US ban under new Senate bill

A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.

More than 500K Ford SUVs recalled over risk of engine fire

More than half a million Ford SUVs have been recalled over increased risk of fire in the engine compartment.

BMW to recall over 318,000 vehicles due to starter motor overheating, fire risk

BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that were sold in the United States because of the engine starter potentially overheating and catching fire.

BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles, advises drivers to park outside

German automaker BMW is recalling three of its hybrid models over concerns about an issue with the starter that could cause it to overheat, even when the car is not running. The recall covers more than 29,000 vehicles in all.

Subaru recalls over 540,000 Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek SUVs

Well over a half-million Subaru vehicles were recalled over concerns that an incorrectly listed weight rating could lead to a crash. The recall affects four of the Japanese automaker’s most popular models. 

Teens detained in California after drinking alcohol, shooting toy guns in Waymo: police

San Mateo Police say they detained two riders in a driverless taxi, after a Waymo representative alerted the San Mateo Police Department Monday afternoon that the two passengers appeared on the internal camera to be inebriated and were firing what appeared to be a gun out of the Waymo car window.

Honda recalls 325K Odyssey minivans over another rear-view camera issue

Hundreds of thousands of minivans are being recalled by Honda over a problem with their rear-view camera, including those that were included in a previous one related to the same issue.

Average new car payment reaches all-time high as affordability issues persist

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.

Ford to recall over 100,000 Mustangs for 2 separate issues

Two separate issues led to Ford Motor Company issuing a recall for over 100,000 Mustangs in the United States. 

California to launch $3,500 instant EV rebate to replace defund federal tax credit

California's new $135 million budget deal introduces a $3,500 instant EV rebate for first-time buyers to offset the elimination of the federal tax credit.