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Delaware father-daughter duo among first to own flying car
A father and daughter in southern Delaware are among the first five American families to own a BlackFly flying car. NBC’s Tim Furlong reports.
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US retreats from massive air bag recall and says industry comments show need for more investigation
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.
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‘Magic carpet': Delaware father-daughter duo among first to own flying car
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.
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Here's what a blockbuster Nissan-Honda merger could mean for the auto industry
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.
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Japan's Honda and Nissan to reportedly begin merger talks
Nissan and Honda plan to enter into negotiations for a merger to better compete in the rapidly changing automotive industry, the Nikkei newspaper reported.
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Is it worth getting rental car insurance? Here's what to know
When does adding rental car insurance make sense when you get a rental car? News4’s Susan Hogan shares some guidelines to follow on whether or not you need to get rental car insurance, especially since it can come at a pricey cost per day.
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US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don't fasten their seat belts
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.
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From growth to gone: GM's Cruise robotaxi business is latest growth initiative to falter
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.
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Why Americans' love of pickups and SUVs may put pedestrians at risk
Research released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday found the height of a vehicle plays a role when drivers hit pedestrians.
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Why Americans' love of pickups and SUVs may put pedestrians at risk
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.
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Hyundai reveals all-electric Ioniq 9 three-row SUV
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.
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British carmaker Jaguar reveals glossy rebrand that features no cars, confuses the internet
The storied auto group is attempting an ultra-modern, ultra-luxury relaunch after years of flagging sales.
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Prince George's votes to increase EV charging stations across the county
The council is set to vote on two bills Tuesday that would increase the number of EV charging stations.
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Prince George's Council to vote on EV charging station mandate at new buildings
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.
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US regulators open 2 investigations into Ford recalls just days after penalizing the company
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.
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Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recall
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...
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GM recalls 462,000 pickup trucks and SUVs over transmission issues
General Motors is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to issues causing the rear wheels to lock up.
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US regulators investigating Honda over 1.4 million vehicles at risk of engine failures
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.
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Why Toyota and Honda vehicles have such high resale values
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.
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Hyundai thefts decline 90% in Montgomery County after surge
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…