IIHS data reveals big state differences: See full list
A state-by-state breakdown from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows a wide gulf 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 shows a wide gulf in per capita traffic fatality rates in 2024 across the country, highlighted by the gap between Mississippi and Rhode Island.
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.
More than 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks recalled over seat belt issue
The new recall affects certain Ram 1500 pickup trucks manufactured between 2019 and 2026.
The new recall affects certain Ram 1500 pickup trucks manufactured between 2019 and 2026.
Ford F-150, F-250 recall issued over rear camera issue
Ford is recalling tens of thousands of its trucks over a software issue that can sometimes prevent a driver from seeing the video from the rear-facing camera.
Ford is recalling tens of thousands of its trucks over a software issue that can sometimes prevent a driver from seeing the video from the rear-facing camera.
Mercedes-Benz faces potential US ban under new Senate bill
A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.
A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.
More than 500K Ford SUVs recalled over risk of engine fire
More than half a million Ford SUVs have been recalled over increased risk of fire in the engine compartment.
More than half a million Ford SUVs have been recalled over increased risk of fire in the engine compartment.
BMW to recall over 318,000 vehicles due to starter motor overheating, fire risk
BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that were sold in the United States because of the engine starter potentially overheating and catching fire.
BMW is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles that were sold in the United States because of the engine starter potentially overheating and catching fire.
Speeding costs US drivers $22M, saves less than a minute, study finds
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
BMW recalls 29,000 vehicles, advises drivers to park outside
German automaker BMW is recalling three of its hybrid models over concerns about an issue with the starter that could cause it to overheat, even when the car is not running. The recall covers more than 29,000 vehicles in all.
German automaker BMW is recalling three of its hybrid models over concerns about an issue with the starter that could cause it to overheat, even when the car is not running. The recall covers more than 29,000 vehicles in all.
Fiat launches tiny EV in US with shockingly low price tag – and one major catch
Fiat is bringing its tiny electric Topolino to the U.S., offering American buyers a two-seat neighborhood EV that costs less than many used cars.
Fiat is bringing its tiny electric Topolino to the U.S., offering American buyers a two-seat neighborhood EV that costs less than many used cars.
Honda recalls 325K Odyssey minivans over another rear-view camera issue
Hundreds of thousands of minivans are being recalled by Honda over a problem with their rear-view camera, including those that were included in a previous one related to the same issue.
Hundreds of thousands of minivans are being recalled by Honda over a problem with their rear-view camera, including those that were included in a previous one related to the same issue.
Average new car payment reaches all-time high as affordability issues persist
The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy.
The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy.
The $5 plastic clip behind millions of Ford Explorer recalls: report
Ford Explorer owners may be surprised to learn that the auto part responsible for a series of recalls isn't related to the SUV's engine, but a $5 plastic clip that can be easily replaced.
Ford Explorer owners may be surprised to learn that the auto part responsible for a series of recalls isn't related to the SUV's engine, but a $5 plastic clip that can be easily replaced.
Ford recalls over 741,000 vehicles due to issue with park system
Ford’s latest recall covers certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021.
Ford’s latest recall covers certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021.
Volkswagen reportedly considers closing 4 German factories, cutting up to 100,000 jobs
Volkswagen is reportedly considering closing four factories in Germany and eliminating up to 100,000 jobs as part of what could become the largest restructuring in the company's history.
Volkswagen is reportedly considering closing four factories in Germany and eliminating up to 100,000 jobs as part of what could become the largest restructuring in the company's history.
Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US
Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns.
Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns.
Slate unveils $25K electric truck to be built in America
Slate Auto unveiled its newest electric pickup truck.
Slate Auto unveiled its newest electric pickup truck.
Nearly 4,000 robotaxis recalled over risk of driving in construction zones
A new recall of Waymo’s robotaxis comes after multiple reported incidents of the autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites.
A new recall of Waymo’s robotaxis comes after multiple reported incidents of the autonomous vehicles driving past ramp closures into construction sites.
Ford recalls more than 255,000 Focus vehicles over engine stall risk
Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Ford recalls 250K Focus models due to engine stalling problem
Ford said the canister purge valve may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly.
Ford said the canister purge valve may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly.