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
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.
Merrillville police chief slams Stellantis over faulty Dodge Durangos, forced to sell at 'significant' loss
The police chief of Merrillville, Indiana is slamming auto giant Stellantis after its fleet of recently purchased Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles encountered serious design flaws, rendering them useless to protect the northwest Indiana town.
The police chief of Merrillville, Indiana is slamming auto giant Stellantis after its fleet of recently purchased Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles encountered serious design flaws, rendering them useless to protect the northwest Indiana town.
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.
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.
Nearly 1.5M Ram trucks recalled over software problem
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks due to faulty anti-lock brake software.
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks due to faulty anti-lock brake software.
Skokie begins electrifying municipal fleet with $45K ComEd grant
The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 check from ComEd to help cover the costs of electric vehicles for its public works, police, and fire departments.
The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 check from ComEd to help cover the costs of electric vehicles for its public works, police, and fire departments.
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."
Car insurance premiums could skyrocket 50% in some states this year
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
New AAA facility opens on Chicago's South Side
A new AAA facility has opened its doors in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood.
A new AAA facility has opened its doors in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood.
Ford issues ‘do not drive’ advisory for 765,000 cars and trucks - includes Mustangs and Rangers
Ford has issued a do-not-drive advisory for hundreds of thousands of cars and trucks including the Mustang and Ranger pickup trucks.
Ford has issued a do-not-drive advisory for hundreds of thousands of cars and trucks including the Mustang and Ranger pickup trucks.
Ford’s Chicago assembly plant celebrates 100th anniversary
The Ford assembly plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday, marking a century as Chicago’s largest manufacturing facility.
The Ford assembly plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday, marking a century as Chicago’s largest manufacturing facility.
Chicago Ford plant celebrates 100th anniversary
The Chicago Assembly Plant located at Torrence Avenue and 126th Street is Ford's longest continuously operating plant. The location is celebrating it's 100th anniversary Sunday.
The Chicago Assembly Plant located at Torrence Avenue and 126th Street is Ford's longest continuously operating plant. The location is celebrating it's 100th anniversary Sunday.
Hyundai recalls nearly 50K SUVs across US over issue that could affect airbag
More than 49,700 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sante Fe HEV sport utility vehicles are being recalled in America in response to a problem that can potentially affect the function of airbags.
More than 49,700 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sante Fe HEV sport utility vehicles are being recalled in America in response to a problem that can potentially affect the function of airbags.
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 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.
New Fed data shows spike in missed car payments: What it means for you
Some new data from the Federal Reserve Bank shows that the number of people missing their car payments is on the rise.
Some new data from the Federal Reserve Bank shows that the number of people missing their car payments is on the rise.
Ford recalls more than 30K Mustangs due to steering issue
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Ford dealers will perform a software update on the recalled Mustangs for free.
Electric vehicles spend more time in repair shops than gas-powered cars, J.D. Power finds
An electric vehicles technological features can be appealing, but the upkeep required to maintain the cars can be a hassle for some owners, a recent report shows.
An electric vehicles technological features can be appealing, but the upkeep required to maintain the cars can be a hassle for some owners, a recent report shows.
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.