Cars / Autos

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.

Research released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday found the height of a vehicle plays a role when drivers hit pedestrians.

New research shows vehicles with higher front ends increase the likelihood of moderate and serious injuries when drivers hit pedestrians. Here’s what the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found.

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.

The council is set to vote on two bills Tuesday that would increase the number of EV charging stations.

The Prince George’s County Council will vote on two bills that would require new construction in the county to include charging stations for electric vehicles. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

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.

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.