California moves to ban auto insurance surcharges for single drivers
The proposal would eliminate a 30-year-old practice where unmarried drivers pay up to $100 more for identical coverage compared to married policyholders.
The proposal would eliminate a 30-year-old practice where unmarried drivers pay up to $100 more for identical coverage compared to married policyholders.
'Leno's Law': California bill exempting classic cars from smog inspections signed by Newsom
California on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 1392, known as 'Leno's Law,' exempting qualifying 1976 to 1985 classic collector vehicles from state smog checks.
California on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 1392, known as 'Leno's Law,' exempting qualifying 1976 to 1985 classic collector vehicles from state smog checks.
California retires 46-year license plate format, debuts mirrored sequence
California is transitioning to a new mirrored license plate format as the state exhausts its long-running seven-character sequence after decades of vehicle registrations.
California is transitioning to a new mirrored license plate format as the state exhausts its long-running seven-character sequence after decades of vehicle registrations.
Banned Chinese air bag part blamed for death in survivable crash
Another death has been reported from faulty Chinese airbag parts that are now banned in the U.S.
Another death has been reported from faulty Chinese airbag parts that are now banned in the U.S.
Ford recalls nearly 150,000 Mustangs over wiring issue
Nearly 150,000 Ford Mustangs have been recalled over concerns that a wiring issue could cause a wide variety of problems, ranging from headlights not operating to the car not being able to move.
Nearly 150,000 Ford Mustangs have been recalled over concerns that a wiring issue could cause a wide variety of problems, ranging from headlights not operating to the car not being able to move.
Kia recalls more than 21,000 EV9 SUVs over child airbag injury risk
Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years because a faulty sensor may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag.
Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years because a faulty sensor may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag.
Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles over doors that may be difficult to open after crashes
Tesla announced Friday that it is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.
Tesla announced Friday that it is recalling nearly 3 million vehicles, marking the largest automotive recall in the country's history.
Nearly 75,000 Dodge Durangos recalled over problems with rear spoiler
Chrysler’s new recall affects certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles due to a rear spoiler problem that could raise the risk of a crash.
Chrysler’s new recall affects certain 2021-2023 Dodge Durango vehicles due to a rear spoiler problem that could raise the risk of a crash.
California’s new tire efficiency rules could cost drivers hundreds more per set
California has approved energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires to reduce rolling resistance, aiming to lower fuel and electricity consumption for gas and electric vehicles.
California has approved energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires to reduce rolling resistance, aiming to lower fuel and electricity consumption for gas and electric vehicles.
Toyota recalls nearly 50K Tacoma trucks
Toyota’s new recall impacts certain Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
Toyota’s new recall impacts certain Toyota Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2025.
State-by-state ranking: AAA finds drivers normalizing speeding
More than three-quarters of American drivers will break the speed limit, at least occasionally, but they are not necessarily trying to get to their destination more quickly, a new AAA survey finds.
More than three-quarters of American drivers will break the speed limit, at least occasionally, but they are not necessarily trying to get to their destination more quickly, a new AAA survey finds.
Ferrari's first EV sells for staggering $40M at Monterey auction
The one-of-a-kind Ferrari Luce 'Chassis 0' was configured through the automaker's Tailor Made program.
The one-of-a-kind Ferrari Luce 'Chassis 0' was configured through the automaker's Tailor Made program.
Nearly 1 million Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers recalled
A new Stellantis recall spans all four of the company’s American brands, including Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams.
A new Stellantis recall spans all four of the company’s American brands, including Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams.
Toyota recalls over 500K vehicles due to instrument panel issues
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said Toyota’s new recall affects certain Camry Hybrid vehicles built between 2025 and 2026.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said Toyota’s new recall affects certain Camry Hybrid vehicles built between 2025 and 2026.
Tesla recalls over 20K vehicles due to too-bright headlights
Tesla’s latest recall affects certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tesla’s latest recall affects certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Nearly 50,000 Chrysler vehicles recalled over seat belt safety defect
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Chrysler is recalling nearly 50,000 vehicles over a seat belt defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Burned and branded: Drivers sue Mercedes-AMG over front seat logo
Two California residents claim they suffered burns caused by a metallic logo in the Mercedes AMG vehicles.
Two California residents claim they suffered burns caused by a metallic logo in the Mercedes AMG vehicles.
IIHS data reveals wide gap in per capita traffic fatality rates across the country: See rates for each state
A state-by-state breakdown from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows a wide gap in per capita traffic fatality rates in 2024 across the country, highlighted by the gap between Mississippi and Rhode Island.
A state-by-state breakdown from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) shows a wide gap in per capita traffic fatality rates in 2024 across the country, highlighted by the gap between Mississippi and Rhode Island.
Ford recalls over 86k Mustangs over loose pieces that could fly off
Ford’s latest recall covers Ford Mustang Mach E cars manufactured between 2023 and 2025, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Ford’s latest recall covers Ford Mustang Mach E cars manufactured between 2023 and 2025, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Some older Ford vehicles pose 'unreasonable' safety risks, regulators warn
Some older Ford cars and SUVs pose "unreasonable" safety risks, according to federal regulators. Here's what to know.
Some older Ford cars and SUVs pose "unreasonable" safety risks, according to federal regulators. Here's what to know.