Volkswagen reportedly considers closing 4 German factories, cutting up to 100,000 jobs

Volkswagen is reportedly considering closing four factories in Germany and eliminating up to 100,000 jobs as part of what could become the largest restructuring in the company's history.

Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US

Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns.

California July 1 new laws: Wage hikes, phone-free schools, and tech crackdowns

Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets.

California's 'robotaxi crackdown': New law allows police to cite driverless cars

California's Assembly Bill 1777 cracks down on driverless robotaxis by allowing police to issue traffic citations to AV manufacturers and mandating emergency geofencing rules.

Nearly 4,000 robotaxis recalled over risk of driving in construction zones

A new recall of Waymo’s robotaxis comes after multiple reported incidents of the autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites.

New California laws taking effect July 1, 2026

A wave of new laws hits California on July 1. From minimum wage hikes and school cell phone bans to stricter rules for self-driving robotaxis, here is what is changing in your community.

Ford recalls more than 255,000 Focus vehicles over engine stall risk

Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.

Honda recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension failure risk

Honda is recalling more than 880,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. because a key rear suspension part can rust and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Jeep recalls over 1 million vehicles over a fire risk

More than 1 million Jeep vehicles are being recalled after a defect was linked to a potential fire risk. Here's what to know.

Subaru recalls nearly 70,000 SUVs after moonroof panels detach while driving

Subaru is recalling nearly 70,000 vehicles in the U.S. after discovering a defect that could cause moonroof glass panels to detach from the vehicle, creating a potential hazard for other motorists.

Waymo blocks Dallas road as first responders rush to explosion

Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable forced to manually drive an empty autonomous Waymo vehicle that was blocking emergency crews following a fatal natural gas apartment explosion.

Ford issues recall for nearly 420,000 vehicles over seat belt defect

Ford’s new recall covers certain Expedition and Lincoln Navigator model vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2022, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Nissan recalls over 50K SUVs due to dashboard screens going blank

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said certain Nissan Kicks manufactured between 2025-2026 were recalled for a software problem that may affect dashboard screens.

US gas prices over 40% higher than last year after big jump in May

The pain drivers are feeling at the pump continued into May with the cost of gas rising for the fourth straight month. Prices now sit 42.2% higher than the same time last year, with most of the country experiencing an even larger increase over that time. 

Experts rank the best used cars for teen drivers in 2026

A new study is providing parents with affordable and safe ways to assist their teen drivers in getting out on the road. 

These cities are seeing the largest jump in auto loan debt—see the list

A new WalletHub analysis found that Americans collectively owe about $1.7 trillion in auto loan debt, with the average household carrying nearly $14,000.

421,000 Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz models recalled for braking glitch

Hyundai recalled one of its most popular vehicles as well as a truck model over concerns that an issue with its front camera software could cause the vehicles to brake suddenly and unexpectedly, potentially leading to a collision with another vehicle.

Is cheap gas bad for your car?

As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.