The new Tesla Roadster can’t quite fly, but it can accelerate up to 60 miles per hour in less than a second on thrusters, roll upside down and propel itself through corkscrews in the air — at least under the conditions the prototype will be unveiled at a SpaceX test site in McGregor, Texas, Thursday … Read more
California is tightening the question of a tax strategy that has saved some luxury car owners tens of thousands of dollars by registering their vehicles with shell companies in Montana. A $600,000 Lamborghini owner boasted that he saved $70,000 from the deal, but California has now decided to end that strategy, estimating that the state … Read more
Road rage? Try relaxation behind the wheel. When most of us imagine a wellness getaway in our minds, it’s a trip to the spa. Maybe a massage. Zen tunes. A little aromatherapy. But a luxury car brand asks the unlikely question: why drive to the spa when you can drive there? Seriously. In 2025, Lincoln … Read more
Tesla has reopened reservations for its long-delayed next-generation Roadster, asking customers to pay $50,000 weeks before the company unveils a redesigned version of the vehicle. According to Tesla’s booking portal, getting a spot requires an initial payment of $5,000 that is fully refundable by credit card. Customers must then make a $45,000 bank transfer within … Read more
A man purportedly posing as a professional basketball player was able to flee with a $90,000 BMW SUV from a hotel in Georgia after convincing valets that he owned the car. The suspect was reportedly seen walking through the hotel lobby and retrieving personal belongings from a white Audi before presenting a valet ticket for … Read more
Chrysler’s parent Stellantis announced Monday that nearly a million vehicles worldwide are being recalled via radio software that could prevent backup cameras from displaying images properly. Approximately 955,000 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles are affected by the recall. This covers more than 848,000 vehicles in the U.S., including various Chrysler Pacifica of the 2026 … Read more
Kia is recalling more than 21,000 electric SUVs due to an airbag sensor issue, which could increase the risk of injury to child front passengers. The recall affects 21,290 Kia EV9 SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The problem is with … Read more
Tesla announced Friday that it was recalling nearly three million vehicles in China, amid concerns that doors could be difficult to open in an emergency, marking the largest auto recall in the country’s history. Tesla’s action comes with recalls announced by eight other automakers, which affect a combined total of about 4.3 million vehicles in … Read more
A recent spike in Kia and Hyundai vehicle theft is prompting Manhattan Beach police to warn drivers to take extra steps to protect their cars. The Manhattan Beach Police Department said a series of thefts from both brands during the week of 6 to 12 August prompted them to take steps that drivers should take … Read more
Toyota has issued a recall for about 655,000 of its Camry vehicles worldwide because of a display error that could disable safety indicators such as turn signals and hazard lights, the automaker announced Tuesday. The global recall affects vehicles produced between December 2023 and July 2026 at production plants in the United States, Japan, and … Read more
