Summer travel season, gas prices set to explode
As more Americans get vaccinated and our states reopen, more people are hitting the road, but they will find higher gas prices at the pump.
Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant
Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.
Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040
Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035
Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.
Georgia vehicle emission inspections waived due to system outage
According to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the system was shut down after their testing technology vendor detected and stopped a malware attack.
Honda recalls over 628K US vehicles to replace fuel pumps
Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail -- and causing the engines to stall.
Audi vehicles being recalled due to passenger air bag, NHTSA reports
A little more than 150,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled in the United States over passenger air bag concerns, according to a filing by German automaker Volkswagen to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Sheriff: Tesla on autopilot backs into Florida deputy's patrol car
“These kids are very lucky that no one was hurt and their actions didn’t have more serious consequences,” Sheriff Rick Staly said.
Spike in thefts of catalytic converters in north Georgia
Law enforcement agencies across north Georgia are dealing with a spike in catalytic converter thefts.
KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says
The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.
Georgia Battery plant's destruction of evidence 'extraordinary,' still pinning hopes on Biden
President Joe Biden has a lot on his plate these days. But people in Georgia are waiting to see what he decides about the future of thousands of green energy jobs in Jackson County.
AAA: Gas prices to spike nationwide as country thaws from crippling winter weather
AAA says drivers will temporarily see higher gas prices as much of the country thaws out from last week’s brutal winter weather.
USPS selects Oshkosh Defense for next-gen delivery vehicle fleet
The U.S. Postal Service announced it has awarded Oshkosh Defense, a contract to produce the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle.
Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its tribe's name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
Couple carves their own life-size red Ferrari out of snow
A couple of sports car enthusiasts in Lithuania decided if you can’t buy a multi-million dollar vehicle, build one in the snow.
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
Georgia Corvette lottery winner can’t claim prize because the car is too hot
The winner won't pay a markup on the hot model
General Motors unveils new logo, campaign for electric vehicles
General Motors unveiled a new logo on Jan. 8, 2021, as part of it's "Everybody In" campaign to drive the larger adoption of more electric vehicles.