Trump administration rolls back Biden-era fuel economy standards

Regulators estimate the new rule will result in an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, down from an earlier projection of 50.4 mpg.

• Sep 28

MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to rename Lake Ontario

MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, familiar" lake names.

• Sep 2

China's high tech EVs exported to Canada

Advanced, relatively cheap Chinese electric vehicles will soon arrive in Canada. CBS News' Anna Coren visited an EV production facility to learn about the expanding international market.

• Sep 2

"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America

A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.

• Sep 2

Ford recalls nearly 149,000 Mustang vehicles over potential power issue

A potential wiring issue could lead to vehicles losing power or disruption of other functions, such as windshield wipers and headlights.

• Sep 1

State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.

More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.

• Aug 18

Kia recalling almost 463,000 Tellurides that may catch fire in motion or parked

Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.

• Jul 9

Ford recalls 177,000 vehicles over faulty wiper, drivetrain and other issues

A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.

• Jul 7

Ford CEO says company is focusing on making vehicles more affordable

Ford CEO Jim Farley tells CBS News, "Most of our new models are going to be more affordable versions."

• May 1

Ford CEO: Most new models to be more affordable

Ford announced a major affordability push on Friday, offering employee pricing on nearly all its new vehicles through the Fourth of July. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke exclusively with Ford CEO Jim Farley.

• May 1

Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue

The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.

• Apr 17

GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk

Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.

• Apr 8

Ford recalls nearly 423,000 vehicles over windshield wiper issue

Federal regulators said the windshield wipers could fail, reducing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

• Apr 7

Fuel efficiency at the New York Auto Show

The new vehicles on display at this year's New York International Auto Show have arrived just as gas prices are accelerating to new highs. Bradley Blackburn talked to carmakers at the convention about how those high fuel costs could change what people buy.

• Apr 6

Ford recalls more than 254,000 vehicles due to software issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the issue can reduce the driver's ability to detect hazards and increase the risk of a crash.

• Mar 24

Hyundai stops sales of some 2026 models after a child's death

Hyundai's announcement came after a child died in an incident involving a Palisade vehicle, which the car maker said is still under investigation.

• Mar 16

Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seats may fail to lock

Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.

• Mar 13

Trump admin moves to end "universally hated" start/stop feature for cars

The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.

• Feb 12

Trump EPA rolls back "endangerment finding"

President Trump announced on Thursday that the Environmental Protection Agency is revoking the scientific cornerstone of U.S. climate regulation that found greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health. CBS News White House correspondent Willie James Inman reports.

• Feb 12

Trump threatens to block opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge

President Trump said Monday he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them."

• Feb 11

First Brands founder Patrick James, brother Edward indicted for fraud

The James brothers face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud.

• Jan 29

Hyundai recalls nearly 569,000 Palisade SUVs over faulty air bag

Side-curtain air bags in some Hyundai Palisade SUVs may not properly deploy during a crash, auto safety watchdog warns.

• Jan 29

Mercedes-Benz to pay nearly $150 million to settle states' emissions allegations

Mercedes-Benz USA and parent company Daimler AG agreed to settle allegations the automaker secretly installed devices in hundreds of thousands of vehicles to pass emission tests.

• Dec 22, 2025

Ford recalls nearly 273,000 vehicles over rollaway risk

Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.

• Dec 19, 2025

How car buyers and sellers are using AI

American car buyers are embracing artificial intelligence and digital tools while still valuing in-person support, according to a new study. Kevin Roberts, director of economic and market intelligence for CarGurus, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Dec 10, 2025

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