Toyota Land Cruiser is sold out for 4 years

Toyota, which has been dealing with production shortages along with the rest of the automotive industry, has posted a notice to customers in Japan that its new Land Cruiser SUV is sold out -- for the next four years.

Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues

Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.

Car theft in Washington on the rise, more drivers seek out extra security for vehicles

Car Toys in Bellevue used to be a place where people would come to check out new speakers or car radios, but lately much of their customer base isn’t looking for an upgrade, they’re looking for security. 

Elon Musk's wealth grows 11.4% to nearly $256B after Hertz Tesla order

After Hertz’s Tesla order, Elon Musk is now worth more than Google co-founder Larry Page and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg combined, according to Forbes.

Congress-ordered auto safety rules yet to be enacted, AP review finds

A governors’ highway safety group says the United States faces a “car crash epidemic" at the same time that safety rules languish.

Volvo aims for all cars to be leather-free and fully electric by 2030

Volvo said its vehicles will be completely leather-free by 2030, as the company also works toward its goal of being fully electric.

GM recalls all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk

General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.

BBQ restaurateur moonlights as mechanic, fixes up old cars to donate

Eliot Middleton is an auto mechanic who started a foundation where he receives used cars, repairs them and gives them to families without transportation.

Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.

Couple carves their own life-size red Ferrari out of snow

A couple of sports car enthusiasts in Lithuania decided if you can’t buy a multi-million dollar vehicle, build one in the snow.

Catalytic converter thefts increase in Puget Sound, police say

Catalytic Converter thefts have seen a dramatic rise since the beginning of the year. Seattle Police report Toyota Prius cars are a major target for these thefts.

Hyundai says recalled vehicles should be parked outside until repairs are made

Hyundai has reversed itself on a recall to fix a defect that could cause engine fires. It is now telling owners of more than 200,000 vehicles to park them outdoors until repairs are made.

Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone

A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.