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.

With car prices at or near record levels, and interest rates still high, buying any car, new or used, is a high-stakes financial decision. Consumer Rreports puts together report cards for all the cars it tests to help you make the right choice that will last for years.

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.

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.

General Motors is recalling more than 449,000 of SUVs and pickup trucks due to an issue with the brake fluid warning light.

A flat tire is always a bummer, but having a spare tire can help get you back on the road quickly, if you have a spare tire. And if you do have one, it might not be ready or safe to use when needed. Consumer Reports reveals what you need to know before a tire emergency strikes.

Another death is being linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the driver was killed in 2018 in Alabama in a Honda vehicle but gave no further details. It says the death underscores the need for people to replace recalled air bag inflators. Takata...

New car prices now average nearly a whopping $50,000. Maybe that sticker shock has you thinking long and hard about a used car, but navigating the used car market brings its own challenges. Consumer Reports is here to help with its first-ever brand ranking for used cars, helping you find the best, most reliable ride to fit your needs and budget.

CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday, leading to an outage that was continuing to impact many operations by Friday.

Across the U.S., thieves have been targeting electric-vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring.

Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda has apologized for massive cheating on certification tests for seven vehicle models.

Nissan is urging the owners of about 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at high risk of exploding in a crash and hurling metal fragments. The urgent request comes after one person in a Nissan was killed by an exploding inflator and 58 others have claimed they were hurt. Nissan said the...

Auto technology has evolved and many newer cars use wireless key fobs and push-button starters instead of traditional metal keys. But that technology also makes things easier for thieves.

Automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years.