Cars / Autos

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.

Hyundai thefts have decreased by 90% in Montgomery County following efforts by local officials to fight the rise in auto theft. Reports of stolen Hyundai vehicles declined to 10 this month, in a drop from October of last year, when 103 vehicles were reported stolen. September 2024 alone saw 35 stolen. Reports of stolen Hyundais skyrocketed in 2021 after a…

Hyundai thefts have decreased by 90% after a surge. News4’s Jackie Bensen explains. 

Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares some tips for getting the best performance and value from gas.

Navigating the used car market can bring challenges. News4’s Susan Hogan shares Consumer Reports’ most reliable used vehicle brands to fit needs and budgets.

“There’s a lot of tire carrying in this job.” In this new edition of Tommy Tries It, News4’s Tommy McFly goes to Mac’s Tire Service  in Northeast D.C. to see how the family-owned business has kept D.C. moving since 1981.

If it seems like there is more reckless driving on the roads since the COVID-19 pandemic, new statistics show there’s some truth to that.

Anyone with a 2011-2021 Hyundai can visit Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville between Friday and Sunday to get a free software upgrade to help protect their vehicles. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

When taking a summer road trip, it’s important to make sure the car is ready for the road. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has some tips for smart travel.

When your brain is on autopilot, you might forget important things in your car — including your children, which can lead to tragedy. Consumer Reports explains the dangers of a hot car and tips on how to prevent a death from happening, no matter the weather. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.

Andrea Amico, founder of Privacy4Cars, says vehicle owners no longer have to sift through pages of privacy policies. His company built a database that allows you to input your car’s VIN to see exactly what types of information your car is collecting on you and how it’s being used.

All those sensors, cameras and microphones that car manufacturers brag about could be collecting and sharing your personal data, in some cases intimate information such as your sex life, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. And it’s listed in car privacy policies — which many of us don’t read but consented to when buying our cars. News4’s Susan Hogan...

News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shared Consumer Reports’ annual list to help you find a new and reliable car.

Jeff Dawkins, the owner of Charged Up Customs in Rockville, Maryland, specializes in anti-theft devices for vehicles and says his business stays busy due to the uptick in crime. He shared some theft prevention options with News4’s Susan Hogan.

If your car is new and has advanced safety systems, it likely relies on clean sensors to work properly. News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares how to keep your car clean and safe, especially after a snowstorm.

The coolest, most innovative cars, SUVs and trucks are ready to be admired and tried out at the 2024 Washington, DC Auto Show. Tommy McFly takes us on a tour of the best exhibits.

The Washington, D.C. Auto Show is back with a look at the latest in car design and innovation.