PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Month, October 2024
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USA TODAYRam, Honda, GM, Volkswagen, Tesla among 660,000 vehicles recalled: Check car recalls here
The NHTSA recently announced recalls for 660,231 vehicles. This includes vehicles from General Motors, Honda, Ram and Volkswagen.
- Robb Report
The New 3-Seat Supercar Is a Street-Legal Beast With a Manual Transmission
The hardcore speed machine was unveiled way back in 2017.
- CBC
Driver-assistance tech in new cars is complicated. Here's how to use it safely
Features like lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and pre-collision braking are becoming increasingly common in cars. Manufacturers say they promote safety and convenience, but some experts say too many drivers don’t understand them well enough or use the features in unsafe ways.
- CBC
Man found dead after being struck on side of the highway in Clarington, police say
A 31-year-old man is dead after being struck while walking on the side of the road in the Clarington area on Saturday evening, Durham police say. The man's body was found in the ditch along Highway 2 east of Stapleton Road at around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, police said in a news release.Based on the man's injuries, police believe he was hit by a vehicle driving eastbound on the highway sometime after 6 p.m. Saturday, when the area was seeing snowfall. Police are still trying to locate the man's next of
- Reuters
BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda
China's top electric vehicle maker BYD gained market share as the world's largest auto market recorded its fastest-growing month in 2024, setting BYD up to exceed its global annual sales goal and overtake Ford and Honda. Aided by robust sales in China, BYD is on course to top its annual sales target of 4 million vehicles, which would put it ahead of Japan's Honda and Detroit-based Ford for 2024.
- The Independent
Family blames Elon Musk for son’s death while driving Tesla in ‘autopilot’ mode
Exclusive: Giovanni Mendoza, who was crushed to death in a Model S, believed misleading claims by the world’s richest man about a feature his family’s lawyer says is “not ready for primetime.”
- Robb Report
The New Mercedes Mythos Is an Ultra-Exclusive Open-Top Car With No Windshield
The Mythos AMG PureSpeed features a halo system like that found on Formula 1 cars.
- Road & Track
One of Lamborghini's Rarest, Most Aggressive Diablos Is Up for Grabs
Only 30 copies of the Lamborghini Diablo GTR racer were ever made, and a gorgeous blue example is now available for purchase — if you can pay the very high price.
- CBC
Family of northern Alberta man killed in hit-and-run calls for lower speed limit
Loved ones of the man killed in a hit-and-run collision on a northern Alberta highway last month are advocating for a reduced speed limit through the community.Jesse Badger, a 31-year-old heavy duty mechanic and former wildfire fighter, was killed when a vehicle collided with his ATV in the early morning hours of Nov. 28 on Highway 43 on Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. The community is about 361 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. Alberta RCMP said a suspect semi-truck was seized in Grande Prairie in t
- GOBankingRates
7 Types of Vehicles Retirees Should Consider Buying
Retirement is a new chapter, so you might need a new car to match. Whether you're spending your days relaxing at home, chauffeuring grandkids around or frequently embarking on road trips, there's...
- GOBankingRates
2024 Sedans With the Best Gas Mileage — See How Much Money You Save Over Time
Fuel-efficient sedans will be more important than ever going into 2025, as they will be the vehicles that save you the most money. With the average American spending thousands in annual...
- KERO - Bakersfield Scripps
CHP joint operation recovers stolen cars in Bakersfield
Latest Kern County, California and US and world news from 23ABC in Bakersfield, Calif.
- Reuters
China's BYD to focus on plug-in hybrid cars in European expansion
MILAN (Reuters) -Hybrid technology will be key for the European expansion of Chinese EV giant BYD amid soft demand for fully-electric vehicles, the special adviser in the region for the manufacturer said on Monday. BYD, China's top electric vehicle producer, entered Europe's passenger car market in 2022. Alfredo Altavilla, a veteran auto industry executive who has served as Fiat Chrysler's European chief, was appointed as BYD's special adviser for Europe earlier this year.
- Insider Monkey
Why General Motors (GM) Is Among the Best Autonomous Driving Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds
We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Autonomous Driving Stocks To Buy According to Hedge Funds. In this article, we are going to take a look at where General Motors Company (NYSE:GM) stands against the other best autonomous driving stocks to buy. The vision of fleets of driverless cars seamlessly transporting passengers has […]
- The Canadian Press
10 injured after police traffic officer on a motorcycle crashes into bystanders at California parade
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Ten people were injured after a police traffic officer on a motorcycle crashed into bystanders at a holiday parade in Palm Springs, authorities said.
- CNN
Passenger arrested after allegedly attempting to divert Mexican flight to US
A passenger aboard a Mexican airline flight to Tijuana Sunday allegedly tried to divert the aircraft to the United States “by use of force,” according to the airline Volaris.
- CBC
Blind Moncton resident welcomes new Codiac Transpo announcement system
For Matt Hayes, a new addition to Codiac Transpo buses in Moncton has meant more independence.Hayes describes himself as legally blind, and he said public transit is the main way he gets around.It can be challenging to take the bus on unfamiliar routes because he can't spot street signs or other landmarks, he said. Until now, he has had to rely on the driver to let him know when to get off.But buses on five routes are now equipped with a new audio-visual system that announces the approaching sto
- PA Media: UK News
Lockerbie plane wreckage parts moved to US ahead of trial of alleged bomb maker
The plane was blown up over Lockerbie in 1988, killing 270 people.
- Town & Country
A Snob’s Guide to Parking in New York City
In New York, the question isn’t just how rare is your car, it’s where do you park it? Here, a snob's guide to parking in NYC.