Autos

U.S. auto safety regulators have backed away from seeking a giant recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators and will investigate further after the auto industry raised questions about whether all of the inflators are defective.

A father-daughter team in southern Delaware is asking people not to shoot them out of the sky amid concerns about drone sightings along the East Coast. They’re one of the first five American families to own a BlackFly flying car.

The Environmental Protection Agency grants two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions. But they might be short-lived.

Nissan and Honda are understood to be exploring a blockbuster merger as the two rival companies seek to stay competitive on the road to full electrification.

Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported.

Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers don’t buckle up.

The driverless ride-hailing service was supposed to be the shining star of GM’s growth plans, leading to $50 billion in revenue by the end of this decade.

The Bob Baker Marionettes and a Holiday Car Show are on the sweet seasonal schedule.

Irvine police recovered a stolen purple McLaren in a complex auto theft investigation.

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis stops by the Los Angeles Convention Center for the 2024 LA Auto Show where they have over 1,000 vehicles, the greatest car culture, and the most ride-&-drive experiences in the show’s history.

Cool cars, avant garde autos, and vehicles from the future: Head to DTLA for this wonderland o’ wheels.

Hyundai Motor’s newest all-electric vehicle is the 2026 Ioniq 9 SUV a three-row, up to seven-passenger SUV for the U.S. market.

The storied auto group is attempting an ultra-modern, ultra-luxury relaunch after years of flagging sales.

Just days after announcing a civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly on a recall, the U.S. government unveiled two investigations into recalls that may not have worked or covered enough vehicles.

The Los Angeles Auto Show will swing open its doors next week for a 10-day automotive industry spectacle. 

Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in a statement Thursday that the civil penalty is the second-largest in its 54-year history. Only the fine Takata for faulty air bag...

General Motors is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to issues causing the rear wheels to lock up.

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency is investigating complaints that engines can fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.

Toyota and Honda hold their value better than just about any other brand. CNBC looks at how they got this way and explores what could knock them off the podium.

Police looking for help in search for stolen American icon. The missing 1958 Chevrolet Corvette could be worth well over six figures