Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene

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.

"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

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.

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.

White House proposes ban on Chinese tech in US cars

White House proposes ban on Chinese tech in US cars

Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.

Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.

Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost

Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost

Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.

Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.

Volvo drops plan to go fully electric by 2030, hybrids to remain

Volvo drops plan to go fully electric by 2030, hybrids to remain

Volvo has revised its 2030 plan to go fully electric, citing slowing demand for EVs and rising consumer interest in hybrids. The automaker now expects 90% to 100% of its 2030 sales to be electric or plug-in hybrids, with mild hybrids making up the remainder.

Volvo has revised its 2030 plan to go fully electric, citing slowing demand for EVs and rising consumer interest in hybrids. The automaker now expects 90% to 100% of its 2030 sales to be electric or plug-in hybrids, with mild hybrids making up the remainder.

Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking

Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking

There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."

There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."

How can you find out if your car is spying on you for your insurance company?

How can you find out if your car is spying on you for your insurance company?

The habits of drivers can be monitored and shared with their auto insurance providers, which may impact their premiums. Here’s what you need to know.

The habits of drivers can be monitored and shared with their auto insurance providers, which may impact their premiums. Here’s what you need to know.

Corvette ZR1: This new sports car has over 1,000 horsepower — learn how

Corvette ZR1: This new sports car has over 1,000 horsepower — learn how

Chevrolet's 2025 Corvette ZR1 roars with 1,064 horsepower from its twin-turbo V8. Capable of over 215 mph, it's the mightiest factory Corvette ever.

Chevrolet's 2025 Corvette ZR1 roars with 1,064 horsepower from its twin-turbo V8. Capable of over 215 mph, it's the mightiest factory Corvette ever.

Some Jeep, Ram vehicles under investigation by feds after safety complaints

Some Jeep, Ram vehicles under investigation by feds after safety complaints

Some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs are under investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators after 80 complaints from owners that the engines can shut down.

Some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs are under investigation by U.S. auto safety regulators after 80 complaints from owners that the engines can shut down.

Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?

Are consumers skipping car dealers and buying private?

With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.

With high prices and low supply, consumers are weighing private car purchases versus dealerships, with industry experts noting private buying's potential cost savings but increased effort and risks driving many back to dealerships for trust and convenience.

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.

Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.