Ford provides counteroffer to UAW as strike date nears

Ford Motor Co. provided the UAW with a counteroffer Thursday as automakers and the union continue to bargain under the threat of a strike.

Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation

Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.

Carmakers fail privacy test, give owners little or no control of personal data they collect

Multiple automakers say they can sell your personal data. Half will share your information with the government or law enforcement in response to a "request," as opposed to requiring a court order.

Say goodbye to these cars after 2023, Edmunds says

These cars can make for a good value because they're likely to be discounted or potentially become a high-value classic.

Texas electric vehicle owners will now pay extra fees when renewing registration

A big heads up for owners of electric vehicles in Texas: the next time you go to register your vehicle, or renew your registration, you can expect to pay a lot more.

Options for new cars under $20,000 limited to a single choice

Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.

Nissan recalling 236k Sentras over possible steering control problem

Nissan is recalling 236,000 Sentra sedans due to a tie rod in the car’s suspension that could bend or break, causing the driver to lose steering control.

Tesla selling cheaper versions of its Model S, X cars with shorter ranges

The new affordable standard models are $10,000 less than the base versions and are available for delivery between September and October.

Calls mount for California to hit brakes on driverless vehicles

Waymo and Cruise may soon win approval to allow their self-driving taxis to rove San Francisco streets 24 hours a day.

Tesla spontaneously ignites; Sacramento firefighters call out Elon Musk

A Tesla spontaneously burst into flames in a high-end auto yard, prompting Sacramento firefighters to grab Elon Musk's attention. 

Tesla sued in federal court for allegedly misrepresenting range of its electric vehicles

A lawsuit seeking class-action status on behalf of three owners of Tesla vehicles in California was filed this week, alleging that the company grossly undervalued how far the cars could travel on a single battery charge.     

California 13-year-old girl drives parents' Tesla into pole

A 13-year-old girl in California is in for big trouble back home after police say she took her parents' Tesla and hit other cars before smashing into a power pole.

Vehicle towing: Knowing your rights in Texas

In this 7 On Your Side, FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl looks at the regulations for vehicle towing in Texas, as well as data on towing company complaints.

Make-A-Wish dream comes true for Austin teen

Nicholas was diagnosed with a Neuromuscular Disorder, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, when he was almost 2 years old. Now at 17 years old, the avid car enthusiast found himself at Covert Bee Cave, a Make-A-Wish sponsor.

Ford recalls over 870,000 F-150 pickups in US

Affected trucks could experience sudden activation of their electric parking brakes.

Auto-loan rejections are up as Federal Reserve raises key interest rate

The Federal Reserve's decision Wednesday to raise its benchmark rate for the 11th time, by a quarter-point, could once again send ripple effects across the economy.