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Automakers Sold Your Data for Pennies [Update]

Automakers Sold Your Data for Pennies [Update]

US Senators are asking the FTC to investigate how automakers disclose and sell driver data.
By Anthony Alaniz Jul 30 2024
Texas Doesn't Want Automakers Sharing Your Driving Data With Insurance Companies

Texas Doesn't Want Automakers Sharing Your Driving Data With Insurance Companies

The state is investigating automakers that collect and sell driver data.
By Anthony Alaniz Jun 7 2024
California Senate Passes Law Requiring New Cars to Beep at You for Exceeding the Speed Limit

California Senate Passes Law Requiring New Cars to Beep at You for Exceeding the Speed Limit

Should the law go into effect, it could mandate all cars have the technology by 2032.
By Anthony Alaniz May 22 2024
British Columbia Bans All Cars Equipped With Level 3 Driving Assists

British Columbia Bans All Cars Equipped With Level 3 Driving Assists

You can't drive a car in the Canadian province that has the tech, even if you aren't using it.
By Christopher Smith Apr 15 2024
Abandoned Cars Are Becoming a Big Problem in Oakland

Abandoned Cars Are Becoming a Big Problem in Oakland

Oakland, California, had nearly 14,000 cars dumped on its streets in a six-month period in 2023.
By Anthony Alaniz Mar 21 2024
Automakers Must Cut CO2 Emissions in Half by 2032

Automakers Must Cut CO2 Emissions in Half by 2032

The Biden Administration finalized a proposed EPA rule that sets new limits for automakers as a keystone of his environmental policy.
By Victoria Scott Mar 20 2024
NHTSA Investigating 250,000 Hondas Over Unintended Auto Emergency Braking

NHTSA Investigating 250,000 Hondas Over Unintended Auto Emergency Braking

There are 46 reported cases of Honda Passports and Insights suddenly braking for no reason.
By Christopher Smith Mar 11 2024
Dodge Says A New Charger Police Car Is 'Definitely On Our Radar'

Dodge Says A New Charger Police Car Is 'Definitely On Our Radar'

Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis acknowledged law enforcement has been an important source of revenue for the Charger nameplate.
By Brian Silvestro Mar 5 2024
New Bill Wants To Protect People With Disabilities In Driverless Cars

New Bill Wants To Protect People With Disabilities In Driverless Cars

It’s rare to see politicians introduce proactive legislation.
By Anthony Alaniz Feb 5 2024
Paris Votes In Favor Of Tripling Parking Fees For Heavy Cars

Paris Votes In Favor Of Tripling Parking Fees For Heavy Cars

Referendum results show people in Paris want owners of bulky vehicles to pony up $20 for an hour of parking.
By Adrian Padeanu Feb 5 2024
The USPS Ordered Six Vans From EV Startup Canoo For

The USPS Ordered Six Vans From EV Startup Canoo For "Exploratory" Reasons

These Canoo EVs will be the cutest mail trucks around... if you're lucky enough to see one.
By Jeff Perez Jan 24 2024
Europe's Largest Political Party Wants To Stop The Combustion Engine Ban

Europe's Largest Political Party Wants To Stop The Combustion Engine Ban

The EPP aims to rethink the continent's green strategy "as soon as possible."
By Angel Sergeev Jan 24 2024
Government Pauses Ban On Shady Dealership Upcharges

Government Pauses Ban On Shady Dealership Upcharges

The ban on shady sales tactics was supposed to take effect July 30th, but dealerships protested, and now it's delayed indefinitely.
By Victoria Scott Jan 18 2024
Shady Dealership Upcharges Are Now Illegal [Update: Nevermind, For Now]

Shady Dealership Upcharges Are Now Illegal [Update: Nevermind, For Now]

The FTC finalized the rule it proposed last year, cracking down on bogus fees. And NADA isn't happy about it.
By Christopher Smith Jan 18 2024
Feds Say Tap The Brakes On Punny Highway Signs

Feds Say Tap The Brakes On Punny Highway Signs

The government say such messages could “adversely affect respect for the sign.”
By Anthony Alaniz Jan 11 2024
Cummins Must Pay $2 Billion For Cheating Diesel Emissions

Cummins Must Pay $2 Billion For Cheating Diesel Emissions

The recall affects certain 2013-2019 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups.
By Anthony Alaniz Jan 11 2024
How The Crackdown On Shady Dealership Practices Will Protect You

How The Crackdown On Shady Dealership Practices Will Protect You

A lawyer on the key points in the CARS Act that will protect you from dishonest dealers.
By Steve Lehto Dec 26 2023
Canada To Ban Sales Of New Cars That Produce Emissions From 2035

Canada To Ban Sales Of New Cars That Produce Emissions From 2035

Plug-in hybrids will be allowed as long as they'll be able to cover a certain distance in electric mode.
By Adrian Padeanu Dec 20 2023
Forest Service Says Tesla Cybertruck Owners Should Learn How To Off-Road

Forest Service Says Tesla Cybertruck Owners Should Learn How To Off-Road

Even a government agency is weighing in on that Tesla Cybertruck getting stuck in the snow.
By Chris Bruce Dec 19 2023
NHTSA Wants Your Opinions On Its Proposed Anti-Drunk Driving Tech

NHTSA Wants Your Opinions On Its Proposed Anti-Drunk Driving Tech

This is your chance to possibly influence important public policy.
By Anthony Alaniz Dec 14 2023
Police Can’t Write Tickets For Driverless Cars In California

Police Can’t Write Tickets For Driverless Cars In California

Companies and consumers will face a patchwork of laws and regulations across the country.
By Anthony Alaniz Nov 27 2023
New Jersey Moves to Ban New Gas Powered Vehicle Sales From 2035

New Jersey Moves to Ban New Gas Powered Vehicle Sales From 2035

The new rule says that at least 42 percent of new car sales in the state must be zero-emission starting in 2027.
By Brian Silvestro Nov 22 2023
Feds Fine Toyota $60M For Sketchy Lending Practices, False Credit Report Claims

Feds Fine Toyota $60M For Sketchy Lending Practices, False Credit Report Claims

Toyota Motor Credit allegedly made it difficult or impossible to cancel unwanted extras during financing, among other things.
By Christopher Smith Nov 20 2023
$1B Lawsuit Against Hyundai And Kia Isn't Going Away

$1B Lawsuit Against Hyundai And Kia Isn't Going Away

A judge rejected the automakers’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit from insurance companies over vehicle thefts.
By Anthony Alaniz Nov 17 2023
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