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Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (352+ words) More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues, the federal Transportation Department announced Wednesday. Related video…...
Ford recalls more than 200,000 Broncos and Bronco Sports for instrument panel failure
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (95+ words) Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 200,000 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles because an instrument panel can fail, increasing the risk of a crash. Federal auto safety regulators said that the instrument panel may not display at startup, leaving the…...
How Triad snowplow drivers are training ahead of winter season
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (190+ words) Winter is 66 days away, but Triad cities are preparing now in case we get snow or ice. With the winter season right around the corner, city of Greensboro crews are making sure enough staff and vehicles are equipped to respond…...
Parents of college student killed in Tesla crash allege design flaw trapped her in the burning car
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) The parents of a college student killed in a Tesla crash say she was trapped in the car as it burst into flames because of a design flaw that made it nearly impossible for her to open the door, according…...
A $7,500 EV tax credit expires soon: What that means for EV prices
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (742+ words) Sales of electric vehicles in the United States are almost certain to tumble when the $7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers expires on Oct. 1, leaving automakers and car buyers wondering where prices will go. The tax credit, which was passed…...
Tesla is looking to redesign its door handles following trapped-passenger reports
5+ mon, 48+ min ago (283+ words) Tesla is looking into redesigning the way to open its car doors in an emergency following several accidents where passengers were reportedly trapped in burning vehicles because rescuers could not open them. Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen said in…...
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Dulles after pilot declares mayday
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) A United Airlines flight traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport made an emergency landing last month after the pilot declared a mayday call shortly after takeoff due to suspected engine failure. United flight 108, bound for Munich, Germany, was forced to…...
Rossen Reports: Never buy a new car on these days
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (193+ words) Buying a car at the right time, including specific holidays and weekdays, can lead to substantial savings. Holidays like July 4, New Year's, and Presidents Day are among the best times to buy, as ... Buying a car at the right time,…...
Helpful car care tips before you hit the road this holiday weekend
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (242+ words) Hitting the road this holiday? We've got some helpful car care tips. Triple A estimates a record 45 million motorists will hit the road this holiday weekend. Of course, you'll want to make sure your car is in tip-top shape before…...
Trump changes plans on auto tariffs to help domestic automakers
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (535+ words) President Donald Trump has adjusted his auto tariffs in an effort to give automakers more time to make their cars in the U.S. President Donald Trump has adjusted his auto tariffs in an effort to give automakers more time to make…...