Waymo removing backup drivers from its autonomous vehicles in Phoenix
The vehicle won't have back-up drivers to take over in sticky situations and there won't be anyone watching remotely who can take over in an emergency situation and drive the car.
The vehicle won't have back-up drivers to take over in sticky situations and there won't be anyone watching remotely who can take over in an emergency situation and drive the car.
Exploding Takata air bag inflator kills driver in Mesa crash
A driver died in a crash in Mesa after the inflators in the driver’s side air bag and the passenger air bag had ruptured, Honda officials said Oct. 3.
A driver died in a crash in Mesa after the inflators in the driver’s side air bag and the passenger air bag had ruptured, Honda officials said Oct. 3.
Used dealership owner in Tempe indicted for fraud, theft
A used car dealership owner in Tempe has been indicted for fraud and theft by allegedly ripping off banks and car buyers.
A used car dealership owner in Tempe has been indicted for fraud and theft by allegedly ripping off banks and car buyers.
Ford cutting 1,400 jobs, offers early retirement incentives to salaried workers
Ford Motor Co. will offer early retirement incentives with hopes of cutting its U.S. white-collar workforce by 1,400 more positions.
Ford Motor Co. will offer early retirement incentives with hopes of cutting its U.S. white-collar workforce by 1,400 more positions.
Ford cutting 1,000 salaried jobs in North America, report says
Ford is shedding 1,000 jobs in North America as part of cost-cutting measures that began two years ago.
Ford is shedding 1,000 jobs in North America as part of cost-cutting measures that began two years ago.
Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone
A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.
A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.
Nikola breaks ground on electric truck factory in Arizona
The plant will create at least 1,800 new jobs once it's built, according to Nikola. The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion in late 2021 with phase two being completed 12 to 18 months after that.
The plant will create at least 1,800 new jobs once it's built, according to Nikola. The first phase of construction is scheduled for completion in late 2021 with phase two being completed 12 to 18 months after that.
Ford Bronco returns after 24 years with 2-door, 4-door and sport SUV options
The Bronco was originally started in 1966 and went through six different designs before it was ended in 1996.
The Bronco was originally started in 1966 and went through six different designs before it was ended in 1996.
Volvo Cars recalls nearly 2.1 million cars worldwide
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.
Volvo Cars says it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.
US agency probes touch-screen failures in Tesla Model S
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it's investigating failures in the 2012 through 2015 Tesla Model S.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it's investigating failures in the 2012 through 2015 Tesla Model S.
Ford to introduce new Bronco on O.J. Simpson's birthday
A Ford spokesperson said the date is "purely coincidental."
A Ford spokesperson said the date is "purely coincidental."
More than 70 cars stolen from San Leandro Dodge dealership during looting spree
San Leandro Chrysler Dodge is open for business after one of the largest auto theft sprees in memory.
San Leandro Chrysler Dodge is open for business after one of the largest auto theft sprees in memory.
Ford's cop cars can now kill coronavirus with extreme heat
The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
The automaker has developed a software update for some of its Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles that allows them to use the climate control system to raise the cabin temperature to 133 degrees for 15 minutes to help kill any coronavirus inside.
How to get a refund or credit on your car insurance if you’re driving less amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many major auto insurance companies in the U.S. are offering policyholders some sort of refund or credits.
Many major auto insurance companies in the U.S. are offering policyholders some sort of refund or credits.
Not driving as much? Experts share tips to maintain your car while in quarantine
A car in quarantine needs to stay active, too.
A car in quarantine needs to stay active, too.
Valley dealership offering free car steam sanitizing amid coronavirus outbreak
A Valley car dealership is trying to keep its employees working while also giving back to the community in a big way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A Valley car dealership is trying to keep its employees working while also giving back to the community in a big way amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler shutting down factories amid Coronavirus
Under increasing pressure from the United Auto Workers union and amid multiple confirmed coronavirus cases originating from factories, Detroit's big three automakers are closing their plants for the time being.
Under increasing pressure from the United Auto Workers union and amid multiple confirmed coronavirus cases originating from factories, Detroit's big three automakers are closing their plants for the time being.
Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers
The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace.
The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace.
Some police agencies in Arizona getting hybrid patrol vehicles
Some Arizona police departments are starting to buy hybrid patrol vehicles, with a Flagstaff official saying the recent purchase of five all-wheel-drive hybrids puts the city on a course to save money on fuel while helping the environment.
Some Arizona police departments are starting to buy hybrid patrol vehicles, with a Flagstaff official saying the recent purchase of five all-wheel-drive hybrids puts the city on a course to save money on fuel while helping the environment.
NTSB: Driver in fatal Tesla crash was playing video game
The March 2018 crash involving a Tesla Model X SUV killed Apple engineer Walter Huang when it swerved and slammed into a concrete barrier dividing freeway and exit lanes.
The March 2018 crash involving a Tesla Model X SUV killed Apple engineer Walter Huang when it swerved and slammed into a concrete barrier dividing freeway and exit lanes.