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.
Indiana BMV resumes driving tests, but by appointment
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has resumed offering driving tests, months after the coronavirus pandemic prompted the state agency to cancel exams for more than 4,000 people.
Illinois driver's license expirations extended until Nov. 1
Expiration dates for driver’s licenses, identification cards and license plate stickers have been extended one more month to Nov. 1, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Wednesday.
Illinois expands hours at emissions testing sites
Vehicle emissions testing sites in Illinois are expanding their hours in July and August.
Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.
Ford to introduce new Bronco on O.J. Simpson's birthday
A Ford spokesperson said the date is "purely coincidental."
Wisconsin DMV waives road test requirement for individuals under 18 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Each program eliminates the need for in-person visits to a DMV service center by enabling drivers to complete the tasks online.
Toyota recalls nearly 700K vehicles over faulty fuel pumps
The recall involves certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles over a fuel pump issue that could cause affected vehicles to stall.
Elon Musk touts 146,000 orders for Tesla's electric pickup truck
Elon Musk says Tesla has received nearly 150,000 orders for its new electric pickup truck since the automaker revealed the futuristic vehicle earlier this week to mixed reviews.
Tesla edges into pickup truck market with electric model
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the workhorse heavy pickup truck market with his latest electric vehicle.
Carjacking suspects foiled by push-button ignition in victim's car, police say
A push-button ignition in a vehicle baffled two suspects during an armed robbery at a home in Colorado.
No Deal: Nearly 50K auto workers strike against GM in contract dispute
More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers walked off General Motors factory floors or set up picket lines early Monday as contract talks with the company deteriorated into a strike.
Ram expands recall of pickup trucks to 2.4 million for tailgate that can open while driving
Fiat Chrysler is adding more than 875,000 Ram pickup trucks worldwide to a series of recalls to fix tailgates that can open while the trucks are being driven.
Automotive industry icon Lee Iacocca dies at 94
The automotive business world has lost a titan.