Consumers see higher auto payments in exchange for better borrowing rates

Car loan terms have shortened as buyers with better credit seek cheaper rates for higher monthly payments, a recent Experian report said.

Automatic emergency braking to become US standard

U.S. officials are making the first attempt at regulating automated driving by requiring all new vehicles to come with automatic emergency braking by 2029.

Just one out of 10 SUVs receives 'good' crash test rating

Only one in 10 small SUVs evaluated during an updated crash test earned a "good" rating, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). 

Tesla announces price cut for certain models

Elon Musk's Tesla slashed the U.S. prices of some models on Friday after first-quarter deliveries came up short of expectations.

Tesla recall on Cybertrucks: What you need to know

Tesla is recalling nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks because the accelerator pedal can get stuck.

Mesa college students get hands-on EV training
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Auto technology is changing constantly, and Mesa Community College is ensuring its classes stay up to date. FOX 10's Dominique Newland visited campus to check out a new surprise in store for students by way of an electric vehicle.

Arizona EV companies still confident amid signs of industry slowdown

News that Tesla is laying off 10% of its workforce came as the electric vehicle industry has shown signs of a slowdown for several months, but heads of EV-related companies in Arizona are still optimistic about the industry.

Auto insurance premiums are skyrocketing. What's to blame?

The cost of auto insurance rose 2.6% in March, bringing the total annual gain to 22.2% — the fastest yearly rate on record.

Ford recalls nearly 43,000 vehicles over fuel leaks that increase fire risk

Ford Motor Co. is recalling tens of thousands of small SUVs over concerns cracked fuel injectors could leak, increasing the risk of sparking a fire in engines.

Tesla settles lawsuit over autopilot crash that killed Apple engineer in Mountain View

Tesla has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of an Apple engineer who died in a 2018 crash after his Model X vehicle was operating in autopilot mode and smashed into a concrete barrier in Mountain View.

Cars can roll away while parked, salmonella in ice cream bars, and more l Latest consumer product recalls

Kia vehicles can potentially move while in park; ice cream fruit bars sold nationwide may be contaminated with salmonella; tiki torches can break, posing a fire hazard; crib mattresses sold on Amazon violate safety regulations; and fog liquid sold on Amazon poses a mold risk.

Hyundai, Kia: Millions of recalled vehicles with fire risk remain on road

Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles remain on the road — unrepaired — after being recalled in September, according to the Associated Press.

EV maker slashes prices as it tries to avoid bankruptcy

California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker slashed the prices of some of its vehicles as it fights to avoid bankruptcy after a potential deal with another automaker fell through. 

Subaru recalling 118K vehicles for airbag issues
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Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator.