‘This sucker’s quick’: Biden test drives electric Ford F-150 pickup truck

Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.

Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040

Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.

12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035

Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.

US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles

The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.

Honda recalls over 628K US vehicles to replace fuel pumps

Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail -- and causing the engines to stall.

Global microchip shortage shuts down Belvidere Jeep plant

The Stellantis plant in Belvidere will stop production for two weeks, according to a statement from the company.

Illinois Automobile Dealers Association sues state, EV makers over direct sales

The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit against the state and electric truck startup Rivian for selling vehicles directly to consumers.

What to know about pay-per-mile car insurance

This is what you need to know before signing up for a pay-per-mile auto insurance policy.

KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says

The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.

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.

Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold

After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.

Honda issues major recall worldwide

Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.

2021 Chicago Auto Show postponed due to coronavirus concerns

The 2021 Chicago Auto Show has been postponed from its traditional February slot due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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.