Jul 26 Major automakers unite to double the number of electric vehicle fast-charging plugs By Tom Krisher, Associated Press The dramatic move is intended to speed the adoption of electric vehicles. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 4:33 News Wrap: Biden wraps up his trip to Asia with warnings on Russian aggression In our news wrap Tuesday, President Biden met with leaders of Japan, India and Australia and warned of a "dark hour" in history in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the WHO voiced confidence that a monkeypox outbreak is… Continue watching
Dec 27 U.S. steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires By Tom Krishner, Associated Press U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into multiple engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years. Continue reading
Sep 30 Watch 4:43 News Wrap: Number of active-duty military suicides jumped 15% in 2020 In our news wrap Thursday, the number of suicides in the active-duty U.S. military rose 15 percent last year — to 580. The Biden administration is rolling out a more lenient approach to immigration enforcement. U.S. senators attacked Facebook over… Continue watching
May 04 Hyundai recalls over 390,000 vehicles for possible engine fires By Associated Press Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for two problems that can cause engine fires. In one recall, owners are being told to park their vehicles outdoors until repairs are made. Continue reading
Feb 04 Watch 6:30 How China’s novel coronavirus outbreak is disrupting the global supply chain The spread of novel coronavirus in China has focused great attention on public health in that country and around the world. But the outbreak is also having a major economic impact, with quarantines imposed, flights suspended and factories shuttered. William… Continue watching
Apr 23 U.S. expands probe into air bag failures to 12.3 million vehicles By Tom Krisher, Associated Press U.S. auto safety regulators have expanded an investigation into malfunctioning air bag controls to include 12.3 million vehicles because the bags may not inflate in a crash. The problem could be responsible for as many as eight deaths. Continue reading
Oct 17 Kia, Hyundai called to testify to Senate on car fire risk By Associated Press The Center for Auto Safety says that since 2010, there have been more than 220 complaints to the government about fires and another 200 complaints about melted wires and smoke. Continue reading
Apr 08 Hyundai, Kia recall 1.5 million vehicles after engine failures By Michael D. Regan The South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S., Canada and South Korea over engine problems. Continue reading
Mar 01 Hyundai recalls 200k cars due to power steering defects By Triana Kalmanoff Hyundai is recalling nearly 205,000 Elantra cars in the United States due to a potential defect in the vehicles' power steering systems, according to a report released late Saturday on the National Highway Safety Administration's website. Continue reading