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President Biden Makes Historic Visit To Striking UAW Workers On Picket Line

President Biden Makes Historic Visit To Striking UAW Workers On Picket Line

It's the first time in modern history a sitting US president has joined workers on a picket line.

By Christopher Smith Sep 26 2023

European Union Agrees On Watered-Down Euro 7 Regulations

European Union Agrees On Watered-Down Euro 7 Regulations

There will be stricter emissions standards for trucks and buses but not for cars and vans.

By Angel Sergeev Sep 25 2023

Mercedes-Benz Accused Of Using Defeat Devices, Faced Recalls In Germany

Mercedes-Benz Accused Of Using Defeat Devices, Faced Recalls In Germany

A leaked letter sheds light on the continuing Dieselgate saga.

By Anthony Alaniz Sep 15 2023

Feds Claim 52M Airbags From 12 Automakers Are Unsafe, Recall Possible

Feds Claim 52M Airbags From 12 Automakers Are Unsafe, Recall Possible

NHTSA alleges that the airbag inflators could rupture during deployment.

By Anthony Alaniz Sep 05 2023

Feds Want Automakers To Install More Seat Belt Warning Systems In Cars

Feds Want Automakers To Install More Seat Belt Warning Systems In Cars

The proposed rule focuses on the passenger and rear seats.

By Angel Sergeev Aug 22 2023

Australia Introduces New Driver's License For Performance Cars

Australia Introduces New Driver's License For Performance Cars

There's also a new law that prevents supercar owners from disabling electronic safety systems.

By Angel Sergeev Aug 04 2023

Driving Car With Manual Gearbox Requires Passing Special Test In Some Countries

Driving Car With Manual Gearbox Requires Passing Special Test In Some Countries

Many countries around the world have different driver's licenses for automatic and manual transmissions.

By Angel Sergeev Aug 02 2023

GM Says Tougher NHTSA Fuel Regs Could Be Costly To Automakers, Feds Disagree

GM Says Tougher NHTSA Fuel Regs Could Be Costly To Automakers, Feds Disagree

GM will closely review NHTSA's new proposal, which calls for strict fuel economy improvements on light and commercial trucks.

By Christopher Smith Jul 28 2023

Utah Pilot Program Installs GPS To Track Cars For Road Use Tax And Tolls

Utah Pilot Program Installs GPS To Track Cars For Road Use Tax And Tolls

It's a six-month pilot program for 100 motorists to evaluate the new technology.

By Chris Bruce Jul 27 2023

Here’s Why The Audi Q6 E-Tron’s Active Headlights Won’t Be Offered In The US

Here’s Why The Audi Q6 E-Tron’s Active Headlights Won’t Be Offered In The US

Outdated Federal safety standards continue to keep US-spec vehicles one step behind the rest of the world.

By Steven Ewing Jul 25 2023

Paris To Fight Pollution With Higher Parking Fees For SUVs

Paris To Fight Pollution With Higher Parking Fees For SUVs

The new law will become effective on January 1, 2024.

By Angel Sergeev Jul 12 2023

Former Audi CEO Fined $1.2M, Gets Suspended Sentence For Dieselgate Role

He agreed to confess to his involvement in the scandal last month.

By Anthony Alaniz Jun 27 2023

NHTSA Wants Auto Emergency Braking Standard On Big Trucks, Buses

NHTSA Wants Auto Emergency Braking Standard On Big Trucks, Buses

The technology could save 155 lives a year.

By Anthony Alaniz Jun 22 2023

Feds Fault NHTSA On Failure To Meet Deadlines For Safety Investigations

Feds Fault NHTSA On Failure To Meet Deadlines For Safety Investigations

An audit of its cases revealed that the agency failed to meet internal deadlines or follow procedures over 90 percent of the time.

By Mark Webb Jun 03 2023

GM, Stellantis Fined $363M For Failing To Meet US Fuel Economy Standards: Report

The fines were $235.5 million for Stellantis and $128.2 million for General Motors

By Chris Bruce Jun 02 2023

Fed Proposal Would Require Automatic Emergency Braking On New Vehicles

Fed Proposal Would Require Automatic Emergency Braking On New Vehicles

If approved, it would take effect on new vehicles sold in the US three years after being finalized.

By Christopher Smith May 31 2023

Hyundai Donates Four Santa Cruz Trucks To City With The Same Name

Hyundai Donates Four Santa Cruz Trucks To City With The Same Name

The pickups will serve in the city’s Marine Safety Division and help keep beachgoers safe.

By Anthony Alaniz May 31 2023

Atlanta "Boot Girls" Have Keys To Unlock Parking Boots, And They're Using Them

Atlanta "Boot Girls" Have Keys To Unlock Parking Boots, And They're Using Them

The duo charge $50 to remove boots installed by private parking enforcement companies, but the legality of their actions is unclear.

By Christopher Smith May 23 2023

US Lawmakers Propose Legislation Forcing Automakers To Keep AM Radio

US Lawmakers Propose Legislation Forcing Automakers To Keep AM Radio

The new bill does open the possibility of a replacement if it “is as reliable and resilient as AM broadcast stations.”

By Anthony Alaniz May 19 2023

Ex-Audi Boss Stadler To Make Dieselgate Confession To Avoid Prison

Ex-Audi Boss Stadler To Make Dieselgate Confession To Avoid Prison

He will still face a 1.1 million-euro fine.

By Anthony Alaniz May 04 2023

Wisconsin Shares Old Road Maps Online Going Back Over 100 Years

Wisconsin Shares Old Road Maps Online Going Back Over 100 Years

Get lost in an online archive of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Official State Highway Map collection.

By Mark Webb Apr 13 2023

Volkswagen Calls For Delay In Euro 7 Emissions Over Concerns About Cost

Volkswagen Calls For Delay In Euro 7 Emissions Over Concerns About Cost

VW claims it would have to halt production of some models if there isn't a change.

By Chris Bruce Apr 13 2023

EPA Report Shows Record-High Horsepower And Fuel Economy For New Vehicles

EPA Report Shows Record-High Horsepower And Fuel Economy For New Vehicles

Real-world carbon dioxide emissions are also at record lows as the EPA eyes further reductions going forward.

By Christopher Smith Apr 12 2023

EPA: EVs Could Account For 67% Of Light-Duty Vehicle Sales By 2032

EPA: EVs Could Account For 67% Of Light-Duty Vehicle Sales By 2032

The proposed emissions regulations would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by 56 percent.

By Chris Bruce Apr 12 2023

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