New California laws in 2026 include plastic bag ban, food delivery refunds -- see the full list
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model 3 door releases following complaints
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a defect investigation into Tesla's Model 3 vehicles over the car door's release and concerns the controls may not be easy to find in an emergency – the same concerns of Piedmont families whose college-age children died in a Cybertruck with the same type of door release.
Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models
Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.
Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.
Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Honda recalls 70K vehicles over brake issue that could increase crash risk
Honda is recalling more than 70,000 U.S. vehicles over a loss of brake function, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Honda is recalling more than 70,000 U.S. vehicles over a loss of brake function, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury.
AutoZone opens 53 new stores while navigating inflation, tariff cost increases: Here's where
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Auto parts retailer AutoZone now operates 7,710 stores worldwide as it pursues growth initiatives.
Ram trucks recalled due to instrument panel display failure, NHTSA says
The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Ram truck models. Here’s what you need to know.
The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Ram truck models. Here’s what you need to know.
Sticker shock pushes shoppers out of new-car market as affordability crisis deepens
Auto industry experts say consumers turning to used cars find little relief as prices remain elevated.
Auto industry experts say consumers turning to used cars find little relief as prices remain elevated.
California police warn of new trend among criminals stealing cars
Police are warning of a new, sophisticated trend where thieves are using technology and computer smarts to steal cars.
Police are warning of a new, sophisticated trend where thieves are using technology and computer smarts to steal cars.
These new California laws go into effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Nissan recalls over 40,000 Sentras due to defective windshields with air bubbles
The recall impacts 2025 Nissan Sentra cars, and here's what you need to know.
The recall impacts 2025 Nissan Sentra cars, and here's what you need to know.
$490 fines begin: California's EV carpool decal program is officially over
The grace period for solo electric vehicle drivers to use carpool lanes ended Monday, Dec. 1 after the Trump administration stopped the Clean Air Vehicle decal program.
The grace period for solo electric vehicle drivers to use carpool lanes ended Monday, Dec. 1 after the Trump administration stopped the Clean Air Vehicle decal program.
Hyundai issues recall for over 140K vehicles over rearview camera defect
The auto manufacturer is recalling certain model 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid cars.
The auto manufacturer is recalling certain model 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid cars.
Honda recalls 256,000 Accord Hybrids over software issue that may increase crash risk
The recall covers Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025.
The recall covers Honda Accord Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025.
Toyota recalls more than 126,000 vehicles over potential engine failure issue
The recall covers certain model Toyota Tundra and Lexus cars manufactured between 2022 and 2024.
The recall covers certain model Toyota Tundra and Lexus cars manufactured between 2022 and 2024.
Honda issues recall for 400K Civics after finding wheels 'may detach from vehicle'
Honda said the recall issue "could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and detach" on these vehicles.
Honda said the recall issue "could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and detach" on these vehicles.
Honda recalls over 400,000 cars over wheel detachment problem
The auto manufacturer’s recall impacts certain model Honda Civics made between 2016 and 2021.
The auto manufacturer’s recall impacts certain model Honda Civics made between 2016 and 2021.
Toyota recalls over 1 million vehicles over rearview camera issue
The recall covers certain model Toyota, Lexus and Subaru vehicles manufactured between 2022 and 2026.
The recall covers certain model Toyota, Lexus and Subaru vehicles manufactured between 2022 and 2026.
Chrysler recalls over 24,000 Jeeps due to possible loss of drive power issue
The recall covers certain model Jeep vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025.
The recall covers certain model Jeep vehicles manufactured between 2023 and 2025.