Federal EV tax credit slashed in half for some Tesla Model 3s in 2024

Tesla's Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Long Range will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit starting in January

US probes 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power, issues restarting

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.

BMW SUVs recalled after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, injuring driver

The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.

Latest consumer product recalls: Deaths from cantaloupe salmonella outbreak, SUVs pose fire risk, more

A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has been expanded, with cases reported in multiple states and Canada; Honda is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles over a missing seat belt piece; 30,000 ZLINE gas ranges have been recalled because the oven can release carbon monoxide; hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs pose a fire risk; TING athlete's foot spray may contain elevated levels of benzene.

Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece

Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.

Latest consumer product recalls: Fruit linked to listeria, helium tank projectiles can 'strike users', more

The CDC says certain peaches, nectarines, and plums have been linked to an outbreak of listeria; Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles; children's cups sold nationwide due to a federal lead content ban violation; projectiles from mini helium tanks can "strike users and bystanders'; chairs sold nationwide at Tractor Supply stores can break.

US electric vehicle sales to hit record this year, but still lag behind China and Germany

Electric vehicle sales are expected to hit a record 9% of all passenger vehicles in the U.S. this year, according to Atlas Public Policy. That will be up from 7.3% of new car sales in 2022.

Over 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs recalled over potential fire risk

Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.

Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles
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Honda is recalling nearly 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. because bearings can fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Amazon starting online car sales soon: Here's how it works

Amazon's partnership with Hyundai will allow customers to purchase a new car on Amazon for the first time.

Buying a car? Amazon may soon be the place for that
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People looking for a new car could soon breeze past the dealership. Officials with Hyundai say in 2024, they will be the car brand available on amazon, and U.S. dealers of the marque will also be able to sell cars on the tech giant's platform.