Tesla Drops Autopilot Name to Avoid California Sales Ban
Published: February 20th, 2026 Tesla has removed the Autopilot name from its vehicles after a California regulatory ruling found the term could mislead consumers about…
Car Hacking Threats Surge as Security Gaps Expose Millions
Published: February 20th, 2026 Modern vehicles have become prime targets for cybercriminals. Security researchers demonstrated 76 separate vulnerabilities across multiple manufacturers at a major hacking…
Hyundai Recalls 4,555 Konas Over Steering Defect Risk
Published: February 19th, 2026 Hyundai is recalling 4,555 gasoline-powered 2026 Kona crossovers in the US after discovering that faulty steering components could crack under stress…
Subaru Posts $233 Million Loss as Tariffs Pummel Japanese Automakers
Published: February 19th, 2026 Subaru reported a 36.4 billion yen ($233 million) operating loss for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, as U.S. tariffs and…
Hyundai and Kia EVs Face Recurring Power Failures Despite Recalls
Published: February 18th, 2026 Thousands of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis electric vehicle owners continue reporting sudden power losses while driving, even after multiple recalls and…
Ford Unveils First Ground-Up Electric Platform With Mid-Size Truck
Published: February 18th, 2026 Ford pulled back the curtain Tuesday on its Universal Electric Vehicle platform, the company’s first architecture designed exclusively for battery-electric vehicles,…
New Car Sales Hit 14-Month Low as Storms, High Prices Slow Demand
Published: February 18th, 2026 New light-vehicle sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 14.85 million units in January, marking the weakest month for…
Used EV Prices Could Plunge as Off-Lease Wave Hits Market
Published: February 17th, 2026 A surge of off-lease electric vehicles is expected to hit the U.S. market over the next three years, potentially pushing used…
AI Boom Is Causing a New Auto Chip Shortage. Here’s How It Could Affect New Car Costs.
Published: February 17th, 2026 The global semiconductor shortage that disrupted auto production during the pandemic is back — but this time it’s being driven by…
Millions Still Driving Vehicles With Deadly Takata Airbags
Published: February 16th, 2026 More than 5 million vehicles with potentially lethal airbags remain on American roads nearly two decades after the defect first surfaced,…
Tesla Drops ‘Standard’ Label, Adds $43,630 AWD Model Y
Published: February 16th, 2026 Tesla quietly eliminated the “Standard” name from its cheapest Model 3 and Model Y trims on February 4, replacing it with…
U.S. EV Sales Drop for First Time in Decade
Published: February 16th, 2026 U.S. electric vehicle registrations fell 0.4 percent in 2025 to 1.3 million vehicles, marking the first annual decline in at least…
