Seven months after rolling a brand‑new Corolla off the lot, driver and TikTok creator Zane says Toyota has refused to replace a steering wheel that is already peeling. His video, now past 125,000 views, has other owners wondering whether their own warranties are as solid as they thought. Zane’s 30,000‑mile sedan came back from the dealership … Read more
CRRC’s new demonstrator promises to bridge the gap between rail and flight, trimming intercity travel to just 2½ hours. China has lifted the curtain on a magnetic‑levitation train designed to streak along at 600 km/h (roughly 373 mph). Displayed at the 17th Beijing Modern Railway Exhibition, the prototype—developed by China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC)—could redraw the country’s busiest … Read more
Owners across the country report that once‑coveted German marques are racking up electrical gremlins, oil leaks and costly transmission work—often just after the warranty clock stops ticking. Who could this hit hardest, and what problems keep popping up? Read on for the key findings and what they might mean for your next car‑shopping trip. Consistent … Read more
Tesla’s stainless‑steel pickup keeps making headlines, and not the kind investors like. Between fresh mechanical fixes and disappointing showroom numbers, the once‑hyped Cybertruck is struggling to deliver on CEO Elon Musk’s lofty promises. In a nutshell, the vehicle has racked up eight federal recalls since its December 2023 launch, faces a de facto ban across Europe, and posted … Read more
Discontinued last year, the full‑size truck still delivers muscle, tech, and value at around $35,000. Need a workhorse that can double as a weekend cruiser? The Nissan Titan may be the answer. Once tailored specifically for American roads, the model left showrooms after a sales slump, yet its value proposition has only grown in today’s bustling … Read more
Teens across the Sunshine State have a few extra weeks to meet tougher education, vision, and supervision standards before hitting the road under Statute 322.1615. Florida’s young motorists just got a summer homework assignment. After a one‑month delay, the state’s new 50‑hour Driver Education/Traffic Safety Classroom requirement kicks in on August 1, 2025. Anyone 15 or older seeking … Read more
Air taxis are now operational, reaching speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour. For years, we’ve imagined flying cars as part of futuristic sci-fi movies. Now, that vision is becoming a reality in China. Partnering with EHang, a Chinese company, the country has completed its first air taxi takeoffs, making waves worldwide and showing … Read more
Ferrari, a name synonymous with speed, luxury, and impeccable engineering, is making a bold move into the future of sustainable automotive technology. The Italian automaker has announced the development of a new hybrid hydrogen-electric engine that promises to merge eco-friendly power sources with the company’s legendary combustion performance. The result is a future-proof engine that … Read more
With several U.S. transit systems labeling e‑bikes a fire risk, riders are looking for a safer, greener option. Enter the Boon H2, a hydrogen‑fuel‑cell bicycle from Irish start‑up HubUR that aims to rewrite urban mobility. The compact cycle swaps bulky lithium batteries for a removable 20‑gram hydrogen cartridge, giving roughly 31 miles of assist per tank and eliminating … Read more
A sun‑soaked makeover is coming to every new Fiat in the United States. The Italian brand confirms it will stop offering gray paint worldwide, rolling out a Mediterranean‑inspired palette to rekindle the “New Dolce Vita” spirit. The change starts with the all‑electric 600e and flows to the 500, Panda, and Tipo lines this model year. … Read more
Thirty senior safety officials shown the door as federal pressure mounts on Autopilot and Full Self‑Driving. The abrupt firing of 30 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) specialists by Elon Musk, now chairing the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), could become the biggest roadblock yet for Tesla’s autonomous ambitions. Owners who depend on Autopilot or … Read more
Hundreds of Southwest Airlines flights axed from July through September. Vacation planners facing sticker shock will have one more obstacle this summer: fewer Southwest options. The carrier confirmed it will scrub 247 flights across its July‑to‑September schedule, trimming capacity particularly at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Southwest’s latest cutback follows a $149 million first‑quarter loss and a … Read more
Virginia’s move could reshape how states tackle chronic speeding—will other legislatures follow suit? Reckless driving kills thousands each year, and traditional fines aren’t stopping repeat offenders. A newly signed Virginia law aims to change that by letting courts order speed‑limiting devices instead of suspending licenses or handing down jail time. How Virginia’s House Bill 2096 brings … Read more
A sweeping reform lets residents like Franklin Johnson reclaim their licenses and rebuild daily life across the Buckeye State. Franklin Johnson did a double‑take when he opened a June 10 letter from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles: the decade‑old suspension on his driver’s license was gone. He is one of more than 400,000 Ohioans … Read more
California’s Aptera says its lightweight “sun machine” could rewrite the electric‑vehicle rulebook. Aptera Motors, the San Diego–based pioneer of three‑wheeled EVs, has pulled the covers off a solar‑electric coupe that—according to its engineers—can cruise for roughly 1,000 miles without plugging in. If the claim holds up, commuters, road‑trippers, and range‑worriers alike may soon have a new … Read more
The automaker’s sprawling safety campaign covers faulty brakes, frozen cameras, and a back‑seat lockout risk that could leave passengers stuck. Ford Motor Co. has launched one of its largest safety drives in years, telling drivers of certain 2024–2025 Super Duty pickups not to get behind the wheel until a simple—but critical—brake‑pedal spring is confirmed to be … Read more
Structural weakness in the rear roof pillar could let occupants’ heads hit metal during certain impacts, prompting a nationwide fix at no cost to drivers. Mercedes‑Benz is pulling almost 93,000 of its newest compact SUVs off the road after federal regulators found that the rear roof pillar, known as the C‑pillar, may not soften a blow the way … Read more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has unveiled a streamlined approval pathway that lets automakers deploy up to 2,500 robotaxis annually with far less paperwork—a move that could finally pry open a market stalled by years of regulatory gridlock. For millions of would‑be riders and the companies betting billions on driverless tech, the decision … Read more
A handful of fully driverless Model Y SUVs are now roaming South Congress, giving invited riders a glimpse of Elon Musk’s long‑promised robotaxi future for the cost of a fancy coffee. Tesla rolled out the pilot on June 22, limiting service to about a dozen vehicles, each with a safety monitor in the front seat and a geofenced five‑mile … Read more
Florida’s new ‘super speed’ law will jail extreme speeders starting July 1, 2025— tougher rules combine a $500 fine with possible jail time for first‑time offenders Florida motorists have just six weeks to adjust their driving habits before the state’s “super speed” statute takes effect on July 1, 2025. Designed to curb a growing wave of fatal crashes tied … Read more