Used-car prices reaching a ‘cliff edge’ is unlikely, J.D. Power expert says

SAN DIEGO — Used-vehicle prices are unlikely to crater in the coming months partly because of the strength of lingering new-vehicle demand, a J.D. Power expert said. Approaching a “cliff edge” in used-vehicle prices likely won’t happen because pent-up consumer demand on the new-vehicle side equates to probable sales of more than 4 million vehicles, […]

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2 more fatal crashes involving Tesla vehicles reported in NHTSA data

WASHINGTON — Two fatal crashes, both involving Tesla Model 3 sedans with driver-assist technology, were reported during the Sept. 16 to Oct. 15 period, according to federal data released Tuesday. Both crash deaths happened in California, though many of the details are redacted or considered confidential, NHTSA data shows. Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assist system has been

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Jay Leno’s Friend Smothered Garage Fire Flames, May Have Saved Comedian’s Life, Report Claims

Jay Leno is recovering in hospital after suffering severe burns in a garage fire, but reports say the story could have been much worse if it wasn’t for the intervention of the comedian’s quick-thinking friend. Leno was working on his 1907 White Steam Car at his massive Burbank garage on Saturday trying to fix a

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2023 Ford Bronco Sport adds Black Diamond Off-Road Package

Anyone looking for a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have some new options that weren’t available in previous model years. Ford in August announced a Heritage Sport Edition fitted with a number of retro cues, and on Tuesday the automaker announced the Black Diamond Off-Road Package which adds some extra off-road capability for the compact crossover.

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Porsche Macan EV to pack 100-kilowatt-hour battery pack, 600 hp

Porsche is accelerating toward a greener future with the arrival of its first electric crossover — a battery-powered Macan that will pack a big battery and output. The more than 600 hp electric Macan will be the “sportiest model in its segment,” Porsche says. Software supplier-related issues have delayed the compact luxury crossover by about

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30 People Descend On Michigan Lot, Trade Shots With Security Guard, Make Off With 13 Cars

Michigan has seen its fair share of brazen auto thefts, but few compare to the one that happened on Monday morning outside Flint, northwest of Detroit. According to Fox 2 Detroit, a group of approximately 30 people stormed a highly secure parking lot where dozens of dealer vehicles were being stored. Despite having electrified fences

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