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June 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM

New Rolls-Royce chief on why the company is not interested building more cars

Jon Colbeth took over as president of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars North America in January.
June 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre, seen here, is the brand's latest vehicle to go on sale.
June 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Ford recalls nearly half a million Explorers due to door trim issue

Ford is recalling nearly half a million older Explorer models because part of the door trim can detach while driving and cause a dangerous road hazard, U.S. auto safety regulators said Wednesday
June 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
FILE - The Ford logo is seen above the entrance to the Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, file)
June 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM

Olympics get Honda as auto sponsor for 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles

The organizing committee for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles has signed Honda as a “founding partner.”
June 3, 2025 at 7:16 AM
June 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM

How this European carmaker is getting more Americans to drive convertibles

Daniel Lescow, head of Mercedes-Maybach, says his goal is to make the brand "more desirable."
June 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Mercedes-Benz exhibits its roadster Mercedes Maybach 680 Monogram at the Brussels Motor Show in Brussels, Belgium, on January 16, 2025.
May 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Ford recalls more than 1 million vehicles for camera glitch

Ford is recalling more than a million vehicles due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to malfunction, increasing the chance of an accident, government auto regulators said
May 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A Ford logo is seen on a 2025 Ford Expedition during a media tour at the Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
May 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM

Stellantis names Italian car executive Antonio Filosa its new CEO

Stellantis, the world’s fourth-largest carmaker, named Italian auto executive Antonio Filosa as its new chief executive officer, replacing Carlos Tavares, who resigned under pressure last year
May 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
FILE - The Stellantis sign is seen outside the Chrysler Technology Center, Jan. 19, 2021, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Stellantis on April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
May 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM

Tesla's monthly sales in Europe down by half, signaling backlash against Musk

Tesla sales across Europe plunged by half last month even as growth in the electric car market picked up pace
May 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
FILE - A Model X sports-utility vehicle sits outside a Tesla store in Littleton, Colo., June 18, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
May 27, 2025 at 3:02 AM

Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs

Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the automotive industry faces challenges from trade tensions and economic uncertainty
May 27, 2025 at 3:02 AM
FILE - The Volvo logo is displayed on the front grille in Miami, July 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
May 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM

DMV warns of phishing scheme

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting residents to a new phishing scam that targets personal information by impersonating the DMV.
May 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
VIDEO: DMV warns of phishing scheme
May 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM

Japan's troubled automaker Nissan banks on hybrid EV technology

Money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is banking on its latest “e-Power” technology for a turnaround
May 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Reporters try out Nissan’s e-Power electrification technology on the current Qashqai model at the company’s Grandrive facility in Yokosuka, Japan, outside Tokyo, Monday, May 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama)
May 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Want an EV but avoiding Tesla? Here are some strong alternatives

Hyundai, Honda, Polestar and Porsche are building compelling EVs.
May 25, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Ioniq 5 N is a sporty alternative to the Tesla Model 3.
1 month ago

Ford recalls SUVs over potential braking issues

More than 220,000 Ford Expeditions and 50,000 Lincoln Navigators made between 2022 and 2024 are being recalled due to a potential installation defect which could result in the loss of brake fluid.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Ford recalls SUVs over potential braking issues
1 month ago

How tariffs could impact price of cars

In a new memo obtained by ABC News, Ford told dealers that prices will go up on some models. Ford told ABC News that its discounted pricing plan will remain in place through July 4th weekend.
1 month ago
VIDEO: How tariffs could impact price of cars
1 month ago

Why 'super wagons' are getting all the attention

"A super wagon is fan service to your most loyal owners," one industry insider said.
1 month ago
BMW has entered the "super wagon" category with its M5 Touring.
1 month ago

Trump to ease tariffs faced by US automakers

Ford and GM applauded Trump's policy change.
1 month ago
Assembled trucks are ready for delivery at GM's Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup truck plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, July 25, 2018.
1 month ago

New automaker Slate unveils low-cost electric truck for under $30K

Yahoo Finance senior autos writer Pras Subramanian breaks down how automaker Slate was able to create an electric truck with a price point under $30,000.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New automaker Slate unveils low-cost electric truck for under $30K
2 months ago

New automaker unveils affordable electric truck: Will consumers buy it?

New carmaker Slate is trying to upend the automotive industry by producing a low-cost electric vehicle.
2 months ago
New automaker unveils affordable electric truck: Will consumers buy it?
2 months ago

What auto execs and insiders are telling consumers about price hikes

March was one of the best months in years for the auto industry as consumers ramped up their buying ahead of higher prices.
2 months ago
People film next to a 2026 Hyundai Palisade XRT Pro on display at the New York International Auto Show on April 16, 2025 in New York City.
2 months ago

What to expect at the 2025 New York International Auto Show

WABC's Lee Goldberg previews this weekend's New York International Auto Show in New York City at the the Jacob Javits Center.
2 months ago
VIDEO: What to expect at the 2025 New York International Auto Show
2 months ago

How will the Trump tariffs impact cars and auto parts?

Shoppers already facing high prices, high interest rates and high insurance premiums are in for another sticker shock as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on vehicle imports and car parts take effect.
2 months ago
VIDEO: How will the Trump tariffs impact cars and auto parts?
2 months ago

Chevrolet dealership owner optimistic about Trump administration’s tariffs

Duane R. Paddock, owner of Paddock Chevrolet in upstate New York, discusses the anticipated impact of Trump's tariffs on his dealership and the auto industry as a whole.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Chevrolet dealership owner optimistic about Trump administration’s tariffs
2 months ago

What Trump tariffs means for auto workers, car buyers

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Alexis Christoforous discuss the potential impact of the expected introduction of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Wednesday.
2 months ago
VIDEO: What Trump tariffs means for auto workers, car buyers
2 months ago

Trump’s auto tariffs will ‘cause car prices to go up’: Swonk

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk on “This Week.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: ‘The economics does not suggest’ tariffs will encourage US car production: Swonk
2 months ago

Should you buy a new car before auto tariffs take effect?

Tariffs are expected to hike prices by thousands of dollars per vehicle.
2 months ago
Flags fly outside a car dealership in Alhambra, Calif., March 27, 2025.
2 months ago

Wall Street tumbles as auto tariffs set to take effect next week

ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous provides insight into what the upcoming 25% auto tariffs could mean for buyers.
2 months ago
Wall Street tumbles as auto tariffs set to take effect next week
2 months ago

Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles

Nicole Regalado, the vice president of campaigns for advocacy group UltraViolet, joins ABC News Live to discuss the anti-Tesla demonstrations happening Saturday.
2 months ago
Anti-Tesla demonstrations set for Saturday, following crimes targeting vehicles
2 months ago

'Range anxiety will go away': New electric vehicle can charge in 10 minutes

"Range and battery charging are crucial elements for buyers," according to one Mercedes executive.
2 months ago
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the latest version of its CLA sedan in March.
2 months ago

Trump on whether Americans should purchase a car ahead of auto tariffs

President Donald Trump responded to questions from reporters on tariffs, Canada and Greenland following the swearing in of Alina Habba as U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump on whether Americans should purchase a car ahead of auto tariffs
2 months ago

What do Trump's auto tariffs mean for car prices?

The 25% tariffs on imported cars will take effect next week.
2 months ago
New cars are parked at Tilbury Docks in Tilbury, Britain, Mar. 27, 2025.
2 months ago

What do auto tariffs mean for consumers?

Vehicle prices could rise by thousands of dollars, according to experts. 
2 months ago
What do auto tariffs mean for consumers?
3 months ago

Why every automaker is building a 'rugged' electric vehicle

Automakers are building an enthusiast market around electric vehicles.
3 months ago
The battery electric Jeep Recon will be available later this year.
3 months ago

The warming planet is changing the ecosystem. It's also bad for automakers.

Shorter winters and unpredictable weather are changing how automakers test new vehicles.
3 months ago
John Lundegren, who heads up Volvo's Drive Experience teams, says the unpredictable weather and lack of snow have impacted the company's annual winter testing programs.
3 months ago

Could we be riding in flying cars soon? 

ABC News contributor Mike Muse looks at Alef Aeronautics’ flying prototype vehicle, which could be taking off very soon.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Could we be riding in flying cars soon? 
3 months ago

Trump puts the brakes on tariffs for US automakers

President Donald Trump is giving Ford, Stellantis and General Motors a temporary escape from his sweeping 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Trump puts the brakes on tariffs for US automakers
3 months ago

Trump offers one-month tariff exemption for 'Big Three' automakers

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump spoke with Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis, and is offering them a one-month exemption to the tariffs.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Trump offers one-month tariff exemption for 'Big Three' automakers
4 months ago

Top car of 2025, more vehicle picks with the best consumer scores

Consumer Reports exclusively announced the Subaru Forester as the top car of 2025 and other vehicle highlights.
4 months ago
ABC News chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez exclusively announces the highest-rated Consumer Reports car picks and top scores, Feb. 25, 2025, on "Good Morning America."
4 months ago

Top vehicle picks of 2025 revealed

ABC News chief transportation correspondent Gio Benitez exclusively announces the highest-rated Consumer Reports car picks and top scores.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Top vehicle picks of 2025 revealed
4 months ago

Auto designer dismisses critics of his electric vehicles: 'It's progressive'

Mercedes-Benz Chief Design Officer Gorden Wagener says AI may soon make auto designers "obsolete."
4 months ago
Gorden Wagener, Mercedes-Benz's chief design officer, says AI may soon make auto designers "obsolete."
4 months ago

Racing star says sport 'secretly' looking for next female superstar

Jamie Chadwick, a British racing driver, will be competing in Le Mans this June.
4 months ago
Chadwick, a Rolex Testimonee, served as grand marshal for the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona race in Daytona, Fla.
4 months ago

Honda issues recall on nearly 300K cars due to fuel injection software issue

American Honda has recalled nearly 295,000 Honda and Accura car models due to an issue with the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) software.
4 months ago
Honda announced a voluntary recall due to "improper programming of the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU)."
5 months ago

Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles

Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles
6 months ago

Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi in talks over potential merger

If the three-way merger were to happen, it would create one of the largest car companies in the world.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi in talks over potential merger
6 months ago

Honda, Nissan announce plans to merge

The merge would create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
6 months ago
The merge would create the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
6 months ago

'You'll be screaming': Maserati exec makes the case for the brand's new engine

"My main obsession is to be respectful to the brand," Klaus Busse, head of design at Maserati, told ABC News.
6 months ago
"To be a designer at Maserati, you need to understand how to build a car," Maserati's chief designer Klaus Busse told ABC News.
6 months ago

This state's now closer to ending gas-powered new car sales

California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.
6 months ago
Motorists drive vehicles on the 101 freeway during the morning commute, Sept. 23, 2024, in Los Angeles.
6 months ago

Honda, Nissan reportedly in talks about merger

The potential merger -- which reportedly could be expanded to include Mitsubishi -- would create a rival to Toyota, the world's largest automaker.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Honda, Nissan reportedly in talks about merger
6 months ago

GM ditches its driverless robotaxis 3 years after their launch

GM announced Tuesday that it would no longer be using Cruise LLC funding for developing a robotaxi service, citing increased competition in the market.
6 months ago
In this Aug. 11, 2023, file photo, Cruise, a driverless robotaxi, drives on a street in San Francisco.
6 months ago

SUVs are going back to their 'roots' and Americans are loving it

The COVID pandemic brought out these "animal spirits" in drivers, one industry expert said.
6 months ago
The COVID pandemic brought out these "animal spirits" in U.S. drivers, one industry expert said.
6 months ago

How to stay safe driving around semi-trucks

Experts say driving around a big rig can be particularly dangerous when vehicles spend too much time in one of the truck’s massive blind spots.
6 months ago
VIDEO: How to stay safe driving around semi-trucks
6 months ago

Car thefts on the rise at airports

Authorities have launched special task forces to stop the theft.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Car thefts on the rise at airports