Engine maker Cummins to repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

Engine maker Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities that also requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by illegal software that let it skirt diesel emissions tests.

Latest consumer product recalls: E.coli in ground beef, baby formula contaminated with bacteria, more

Over 6,700 pounds of beef patties and ground beef are being recalled due to possible E. coli contamination; hypoallergenic infant formula may contain bacteria; small magnetic balls sold by Walmart pose injury risks; millions of blenders have been recalled due to overheating and/or laceration hazards; one-pound bags of soybean sprouts may be contaminated with listeria.

Ford recalls nearly 113K F-150 pickup trucks due to rear axle issue

Ford is recalling nearly 113,000 of its popular F-150 pickup trucks because of a rear axle hub bolt that "may fatigue and break."

More electric vehicles lose full US tax credits in 2024

Car buyers in the market for an EV in the new year will have some things to consider when searching for a vehicle that qualifies for a new tax credit based on guidelines from the federal government.

Carmakers with the most recalls in 2023: See if your vehicle is under recall

Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.

Nxu working to create megawatt plus charging for commercial EV trucks in Quartzsite

Commercial trucks are necessary to make our economy go, but challenges lie ahead as many see a future with electrification. One Arizona company is trying to solve that problem in the years to come. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Latest consumer product recalls: Whole Foods frozen fish, Tesla vehicles, hoverboards, and more

Whole Foods is recalling fish fillets due to an undeclared allergen; Tesla is recalling 120,000 vehicles because doors may unlock during crashes; about 25,000 hoverboards are being recalled due to a fire hazard; high chairs sold through Amazon pose injury hazards; and kids playsets and slime eggs violate lead content bans.

Report: Drivers are paying hidden EV subsidies
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Many people can't afford an electric vehicle, but a report claims that in a roundabout way, everyone is paying for an EV in some fashion. The report claims that collectively, Americans will pay almost $50,000 in mostly hidden subsidies and credits that most will never see, over the course of the next decade. Critics, however, call the study misleading, as it does not measure the benefits of grid upgrades, nor the drawbacks of pollution of human health and the environment. Reporter William La Jeunesse has more.

Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash

Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.

Over 2.5 million Honda, Acura vehicles recalled over fuel pump defect

Honda Motors said it will replace fuel pumps for all vehicles impacted by the recall at no cost — but in a staggered approach, with owner notification letters not beginning until February.

More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow

While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.

Tesla drivers have the highest accident rate, study says

A new study found that Tesla drivers were involved in more accidents than any other auto brand, while drivers of another type of vehicle were in the most auto "incidents," including accidents, DUIs, speeding and citations.

Latest consumer product recalls: Tesla autopilot defect, deaths reported from toy magnetic balls, more

More than two million Teslas are being recalled to fix an autopilot software defect; toy magnetic balls can be swallowed, possibly leading to them becoming dislodged in the digestive system; Subaru issues recall for Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks; million of bottles of stain remover recalled due to potential skin and eye irritation; mini string lights recalled due to burn and fire hazards.

Tesla unveils 2023 updates with automated 911 calls, custom horn sounds

Tesla has introduced its 2023 updates, featuring automated 911 calls and unique customizable horn sounds, such as a screaming goat, when locking doors.

Tesla autopilot recall: Over 2M vehicles need software fix of defective system

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles across its model lineup to fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers are paying attention when they use Autopilot.