These 5 auto recalls affected the largest number of vehicles in 2024
|

These 5 auto recalls affected the largest number of vehicles in 2024

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Automakers recalled millions of vehicles over the course of 2024 to address a variety of issues, typically related to the safety of the driver and passengers. The five recalls with the largest potentially affected vehicle populations this year came from four different automakers: Tesla,…

US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don’t fasten their seat belts
|

US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don’t fasten their seat belts

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines 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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that it finalized the rule, which also requires enhanced warnings when…

Wyoming car decked out in Christmas lights pulled over by cops as they warn against showy stunt
|

Wyoming car decked out in Christmas lights pulled over by cops as they warn against showy stunt

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Christmas spirit in fourth gear. A car covered in Christmas lights brought a little too much attention to itself — drawing the eyes of police officers. Wyoming Highway Patrol posted a photo on Instagram of a Ford Mustang decked out in multi-colored Christmas…

A company is manufacturing the world’s most iconic cars — but there is a twist
|

A company is manufacturing the world’s most iconic cars — but there is a twist

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Hedley Studios secured exclusive rights from the world’s most prestigious carmakers, such as Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti and Ferrari, to produce scale models of their most iconic vintage automobiles. They are expertly hand-built in the U.K. at 66% to 85% of their traditional size,…

Takata files bankruptcy in light of explosive airbags recall
|

Takata files bankruptcy in light of explosive airbags recall

Takata filed for bankruptcy amid “the largest and most complex safety recall in U.S. history,” according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Not only did the recall cost the Japanese automotive parts company billions of dollars, but the duration of this recall added to its complexity. The recall…

What happens to your car when you don’t move it for NYC block party
|

What happens to your car when you don’t move it for NYC block party

One driver learned a valuable lesson last weekend that most New Yorkers already know: You’ve got to move your car on block party day. Pictures posted online following the annual Hausman Street block party in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, on Sept. 7 showed a silver Audi with New Mexico plates, mercilessly wrapped…

Former California taco restaurant employee arrested for allegedly ramming car into eatery multiple times
|

Former California taco restaurant employee arrested for allegedly ramming car into eatery multiple times

A woman who was caught on video repeatedly ramming her car into a California taco restaurant was allegedly a former employee who had not worked at the eatery for four years, according to the owner’s daughter. The incident happened at Tacos Reyes in Canoga Park around 7:30 p.m. Friday, ABC 7…

US expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles
|

US expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles

WASHINGTON — The US Commerce Department is expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous and connected vehicles in the coming weeks, according to sources briefed on the matter. The Biden administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would bar Chinese software in vehicles in the United States with…

Ferrari Goes Pro-Crypto, Decides to Accept Bitcoin, ETH, USDC Payments for Its Cars

Ferrari Goes Pro-Crypto, Decides to Accept Bitcoin, ETH, USDC Payments for Its Cars

Ferrari, in a bold pro-crypto move, has decided to accept payments for its luxury cars in the form of Bitcoin, Ether, and USD Coin in the US. The Italian automaker analysed market demands and dealer requests that resulted in this development. The brand is also looking to engage with a…