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
The new vehicle registration data revealed that the models Californians couldn’t get enough of in the first part of 2026, with Tesla and Toyota dominating the state’s rankings. The latest California Auto Outlook report found that more than 416,000 new vehicles were registered in the Golden State in the first three months of 2026. At … Read more
Ford CEO Jim Farley and his wife, Lia, recently presented Pope Leo XIV with a new Explorer SUV. The couple personally delivered the vehicle in a private audience with the American-born pontiff on Feb. 28. The black Explorer Platinum, customized with a 3.3-liter V6 hybrid powertrain and a 10-speed hybrid transmission, was assembled at Ford’s … Read more
Ford has held talks with electric vehicle maker Xiaomi to form a joint venture to make electric vehicles in the United States, the Financial Times reported Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter. A Ford spokesman denied the FT report, calling it “completely false” in a X post. A Xiaomi spokesperson also rejected the report. … Read more
General Motors is positioning itself to play a leading role in the evolution of AI with a series of improvements ranging from anticipating a driver’s needs to driving for them. The automaker, which sells vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick brands, plans to equip its vehicles with conversational AI powered by Google Gemini … Read more
It’s going to be difficult, and it’s going to be uncertain. That was the clear message from Rivian and Lucid, the two most promising EV makers in the U.S., as they gave gloomy predictions for the future of the EV market. After a brief surge in selling, Tesla’s main rivals are bracing themselves for a … Read more
The Mercedes AMG GT XX concept was recently unveiled, as a preview of the German brand’s upcoming four-door AMG GT coupe. In just 24 hours, the car broke an electric car record by covering a distance of 3405 miles. The previous record was archived earlier this month and was set by XPeng, which archived a … Read more
Ford promises a revolution. The company plans to make a big announcement on August 11 about the future of its electric vehicles, an event it is touting as a “Model T moment.” In a Blog post, Ford invoked the spirit of its most iconic creation, the car that “put the world on wheels” by making … Read more
The big electric vehicle buying frenzy has officially begun. In the past 48 hours, Tesla has seen delivery times for some of its most popular models drop from a few weeks to nearly six months, a clear signal that consumers are rushing to buy an electric vehicle before a crucial federal tax credit is gone … Read more
