These new California driving laws go into effect Jan. 1, 2025
Heads up, California drivers! Several new laws beginning Jan. 1, 2025 will impact you when it comes to parking, insurance claims, and more.
EPA grants California permission to ban new gas car sales by 2035
The EPA announced on Wednesday that they would be approving two waivers under the Clean Air Act.
Honda, Nissan allegedly planning to start merger talks in light of EV competition: report
Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly set to start negotiating a potential merger between their companies soon, according to Japanese media.
Car plunges into 24 Hour Fitness swimming pool
The driver, the only occupant of the car, suffered minor injuries.
California DMV revokes 'LOLOCT7' license plate after backlash
A Tesla Cybertruck in Culver City was spotted with “hateful” license plates apparently mocking Oct. 7, prompting the DMV to take action, but the family says the plates are a tribute to the driver's Filipino heritage.
New California laws going into effect in 2025
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
Honda recalls over 205,000 SUVs due to fuel leak concerns
Honda has recalled about 205,760 SUVs over a fuel leak issue. Here's what drivers should know.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 EVs; could suffer loss of power
The recalls cover Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022 through 2024 Ioniq 5, the 2023 through 2025 Ioniq 6, GV60 and GV70, and the 2023 and 2024 G80.
Trump may roll back $7,500 EV tax credit
Biden imposed a $7,500 tax credit for EVs.
Advance Auto Parts closing over 700 locations following sluggish performance
Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.
Tesla Cybertrucks facing voluntary recall over drive inverter malfunction
The Tesla Cybertruck is seeing another recall after reports have risen regarding the vehicle's inverter, whose malfunction could increase the risk of a crash.
1.4M Honda vehicles under investigation following concerns of engine failure
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is conducting an investigation regarding claims that engines could fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.
Nissan to cut 9K jobs, reduce CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces 'severe situation'
Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.
Consumers moving to more affordable cars amid rising prices, insurance costs in U.S., report finds
With costs rising related to inflation, some consumers have affordability concerns when shopping for their next car.
Honda recalls another 700,000 vehicles, this time for pumps that can crack and leak fuel
According to Honda, a defective fuel pump part can cause a fuel leak, fuel smell while idling or driving, and the risk of fire, crash, or injury.
NHTSA investigating 2.4M Tesla vehicles over full self-driving collisions
The agency is conducting the probe after receiving reports of several collisions involving the technology, including a deadly crash in 2023.
Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s Robovan, Robotaxi and Optimus
Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi Thursday night, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available.
Drivers in these Southern California cities rank among worst in America
Reckless behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence contribute to a staggering number of traffic-related deaths each year.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
These US states have the worst-behaved drivers: See where your state ranks
Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania were found to have well-behaved drivers. Here are the states with the worst-behaved drivers, according to a survey by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research.