Lyft follows Uber in adding fuel surcharge to rides amid high gas prices

Lyft is adding a temporary fuel surcharge on its rides to help drivers deal with surging gas prices in the U.S. Uber announced a similar move last week.

Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend

It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.

Phoenix-area freeway closures, restrictions this weekend: What to know for March 11-14

Loop 101 Pima Freeway westbound will be narrowed to three lanes between State Route 51 and Cave Creek Road from 10 p.m. Friday, March 11 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 13 for pavement work.

Volkswagen Microbus reborn as ID. Buzz electric minivan

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an all-electric minivan that features throwback styling inspired by the classic VW Microbus and goes on sale in the U.S. in 2024.

Filling a gas-powered vehicle may still be cheaper than charging an electric one

As gas prices reach record highs across the U.S., electric car owners are reveling in their purchases -- but the cost to fill up a gas-powered vehicle might actually still be cheaper than charging an electric one.

BMW recalls 917K vehicles, most for 3rd time, over engine fire risk

BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the U.S., many for a third time, due to a possible electrical short that presents a fire risk.

Arizona court says Pinal County transportation tax invalid

The tax Pinal County voters approved in 2017 adopts an illegal two-tier sales tax structure that isn’t allowed under state law, Justice Kathryn King wrote in the ruling that invalidated the tax.

How to reduce your carbon footprint: Practical tips for day-to-day life

Here are some easy choices people can make in their day-to-day lives that can reduce one’s carbon footprint — many of which require little or no extra cost.

DC National Guard to assist ahead of trucker convoy protests

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office confirmed Tuesday night that the National Guard has been authorized to assist with traffic control ahead of possible trucker demonstrations.

Woman gets $9,000 towing bill after I-696 snowstorm pileup

And the bill also included, "A $375 Covid charge," she said. "Five hundred some dollars for storage, $2,100 to hook it up."

Fewer crashes in Utah after state lowered drunk driving limit to .05%, study finds

Utah changed its DUI blood-alcohol limit from .08% to .05% in 2017. Crashes and fatalities fell even though drivers logged more miles during this time, a study found.

Trucker protest: Canadian judge orders end to blockade on Ambassador Bridge

A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.

Phoenix-area freeway closures, restrictions this weekend: What to know for Feb. 11-14

The eastbound lanes of US 60 Superstition Freeway will be closed between the I-10 interchange and Hardy Drive for work on the Broadway Curve Improvement Project.

Trucker protest, days-long blockade at U.S.-Canada border shuts down auto factories

The "Freedom Truck Convoy" has set up a days-long blockade at the US-Canada border to protest Canada's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for cross-border travel. The demonstration has caused massive gridlock at one of the busiest border crossings in the world, and has now forced several automakers to shut down or reduce operations at their factories.

I-17 Improvement Project: Pre-construction phase to begin soon
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Drivers will begin to notice some changes along Interstate 17 north of Phoenix as the Arizona Dept. of Transportation prepares to begin work on a major road improvement project.