Car parts, lumber shortages affect Austin, nationwide businesses

Along with the pandemic putting a pause on production, the winter storm in Texas affected the production of some materials - including lumber. Simultaneously, more and more people are moving to Austin.

How to change your car insurance policy

Considering switching car insurance companies? Here’s an overview of the process.

Tesla cameras capture moment trailing car crashes into 18-wheeler

The cameras on a Tesla captured the moment a car crashed into a semi-truck in North Carolina. No one suffered life-threatening injuries, but a few people were hospitalized, authorities said.

Ford to develop, produce its own electric vehicle batteries at Metro Detroit plant

Ford announced on Tuesday it will open a battery development center near Detroit by the end of 2021 as it plans to control the key technology for electric vehicles.

Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040

Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.

Teen driving Lamborghini in crash that killed woman pleads guilty; placed on house arrest

The 17-year-old driver behind the wheel of a Lamborghini who was speeding at 106 mph when he crashed into another vehicle, killing a woman in West Los Angeles admitted to a charge of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence on Friday.

12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035

Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.

NASCAR drivers promoting upcoming Cup Series race in Austin

This is the second group of NASCAR drivers to take a spin around COTA this year. A group tested tires in early March.

Austin Strategic Mobility Plan makes progress after 2 years

The Austin Strategic Mobility Plan guides Austin's transportation planning and implementation over the next 20 years.

Driver's license, registration expiration date waiver ends in Texas

The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to urge customers with an expired DL or ID to make an appointment or renew online today.

Time's up for Texans who need to renew driver’s licenses, registrations

A heads up for procrastinating drivers -- if you’ve been putting off renewing your license or registration during the pandemic, your time is up.

US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles

The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.