Kia, Hyundai thefts prompt 17 states to urge recall of cars

TikTok videos have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai models by using only a screwdriver and a USB cable.

More Americans opting for higher monthly car payments
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Figures from a survey show some Americans are shelling out a grand or more, per month, on car payments, and that is not including the cost of insurance.

Texas mom fearlessly removes snake from daughter's car engine: video

Bravery might be an understatement for Nicole Graham when she removed a snake from her daughter's car engine with no hesitation.

Tesla announces big plans for cheaper iron-based batteries

Tesla Inc. is planning to install iron-based batteries that are not only cheaper, but less of a fire hazard, in a version of an affordable electric vehicle and a semi heavy electric truck, according to reports.

6 stolen vehicles recovered, suspect arrested in Wittmann

Authorities say a man was arrested after several stolen vehicles were found on the property of a home in Maricopa County.

Over 143,000 Volkswagen Atlas SUVs recalled due to potential air bag issue

The NHTSA is urging owners of the specified models to not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat while Volkswagen develops a solution.

EV company Lucid to lay off large part of Arizona workforce due to 'productivity improvements'

Nearly a thousand Arizonans will be losing their jobs at Lucid, an electric car manufacturer, the company announced in a letter from its CEO on March 28. "I know this is not easy as these actions create uncertainty."

Report: 2021 saw the highest number of traffic crash deaths in 16 years

Nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years, with deaths due to speeding and impaired or distracted driving on the rise.

Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules

Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Hyundai, Kia recalls vehicles over fire risk; owners urged to park outside

The recall affects Hyundai vehicles, including the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and 2023 Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid, and the 2022 and 2023 Santa Cruz. The only Kia affected is the Carnival minivan from 2022 and 2023.