New cars are supposed to be safer yet roadway deaths continue to rise, data shows

Government test data shows new passenger vehicles in the U.S. are extremely safe, but roadway deaths are steadily rising. Some of the biggest increases are deaths of pedestrians and cyclists.

New tech aims to help battle EV fires
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Car fires are nothing new, but with more electric vehicles on the roads, fires involving those cars are proving to be more challenging for firefighters to put out. FOX 10's Marc Martinez has more on a new technology that could help snuff out the fire.

UAW sets new deadline of Sept. 22 for 'serious progress' on Big Three negotiations

In a new Facebook video posted Monday, UAW President Shawn Fain said that if “serious progress" is not made, more Locals at plants will be called on to walk out.

UAW Strike: What Detroit's Big Three have offered to the union

The UAW is on strike while demanding pay increases, protection from inflation, and more. Here's what Detroit's Big Three have offered to the union, so far.

Will the auto worker strike affect Arizonans?

As a strike by members of the autoworker union against the 'Big 3' automakers continue, some are wondering whether the strike will have an impact on Arizonans.

UAW strike will drive up car prices, but not right away. Unless consumers panic

If the United Auto Workers strike isn't settled soon, consumers will see higher prices for new cars — and not just the ones from Detroit. Here's what to expect.

Biden's guidelines on clean cars face crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to appeals court

The cases before the appeals court will test a 2021 Environmental Protection Agency rule that strengthened tailpipe pollution limits and a 2022 EPA decision that restored California’s authority to set its own tailpipe pollution standards for vehicles.

Lithium deposit found in US may be among world’s largest, study finds

A new paper published in late August in Science Advances details what may be the largest deposit of lithium in the world, located in northern Nevada.

Honda to adopt Tesla’s EV charging technology beginning in 2025

Honda will join other major automakers like Ford and General Motors by adopting Telsa’s North American Standard (NACS) for charging ports.

US auto regulator seeks recall for 52 million airbag inflators from ARC Automotive, Delphi

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking to recall 52 million airbag inflators produced by auto suppliers ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive over fears they could explode and hurl shrapnel. 

Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation

Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.

Carmakers fail privacy test, give owners little or no control of personal data they collect

Multiple automakers say they can sell your personal data. Half will share your information with the government or law enforcement in response to a "request," as opposed to requiring a court order.

New device aims to help firefighters battle electric vehicle fires

Electric vehicle fires can be difficult to put out, but a new device could help firefighters battle the flames, and Avondale Fire is the first fire department in the Phoenix area with the device.