Honda recalls 1.7 million U.S. vehicles over steering risk
Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.
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Improper manufacturing and assembly of the cars' steering gearbox may impair driving, according to Honda.
The recall covers certain Ram pickup trucks from the 2019 and 2021 through 2024 model years, mostly in North America.
Improper installation of electrical component in affected cars could expose it to water, raising risk of "thermal event," the recall states.
A judge ordered Bay Area car dealer DGDG Automotive to pay $290,000 in an environmental protection case alleging the company unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste.
Auto insurance has gone up 19.5% since June of last year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data. The reason? Getting T-boned by inflation.
Kia is advising Telluride owners to park their vehicle outside because of fire concerns with the SUV's power seat controls.
General Motors has promoted two former Apple executives to run its software and services operations as it ramps up efforts to develop and market electric, autonomous and connected vehicles.
A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph.
A Senate inquiry found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor.
A move by Elon Musk to lay off the department behind Tesla's electric vehicle chargers this week has touched off concerns in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla's network.
With more Californians switching to electric vehicles, some drivers say the infrastructure needs are changing substantially.
A major automaker made a deal with California to cut greenhouse gas emission from cars as the state transitions away from gas-powered vehicles.
Mechanism used to open the gate of some Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks could short circuit, GM said.
Auto insurance premiums have risen in most U.S. states, taking a larger percentage out of drivers' paychecks each month.
Solid state batteries promise to radically change EVs but they may not be the only answer.
The companies agreed to dramatically raise pay for top-scale assembly plant workers, with increases and cost-of-living adjustments.
The bearings in some Honda Pilots, Odyssey vans and Ridgeline trucks could fail, causing the engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
UAW President Shawn Fain hails "groundbreaking" agreement with GM and says union is suspending its strike with the Detroit automakers.
The pact with Stellantis comes just days after the UAW struck a similar deal with Ford, leaving only GM without an agreement.
A Bay Area high school is doing its part to make sure there are enough certified auto techs and mechanics to keep pace with the surging demand for electric vehicles.
More drivers are falling behind on their car loans as they grapple with rising vehicle ownership costs and a financial hangover from the pandemic.
Tesla has reported that its net income slumped in the third quarter versus a year earlier.
General Motors agreed Friday to include electric vehicle battery production in its new contract with the United Auto Workers union. CBS Detroit reporter Terell Bailey has more.
From picket lines in Hollywood to walkouts against Detroit automakers, it's already been a big year for labor organizing — and behind several major showdowns with enormous companies are some of America's largest unions.
A Bay Area start-up is one step closer to selling a flying car that's fully electric-powered and street legal.
