Recall Roundup: Ford vehicles, Fisher-Price baby dumbbells, HALO power banks recalled
Ford, Fisher-Price, and HALO are recalling products due to serious safety risks, including engine failures, choking hazards, and fire dangers.
The oil industry is booming. This West Texas small business worries itโs been left behind.
Before the pandemic, Ben Bilbrey worked with some of the largest oil companies. Now heโs waiting for the phone to ring.
Recall Roundup: Samsung electric slide-in ranges, H-E-B & CVS-brand formula, Ford Do-Not-Drive advisory
More than a million Samsung slide-in electric ranges and thousands of cans of H-E-B and CVS-branded formula have been recalled. Plus, Ford has issued a Do Not Drive advisory.
Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators
Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced.
Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony
Disney has bestowed โlegendsโ status on 14 artists who have shaped the company, including Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett and Miley Cyrus.
Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis
Caitlin Clark made her first appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway โ on Josh Berryโs No. 4 Ford.
US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength
Americaโs employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economyโs ability to withstand continually high interest rates.
US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices
U.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate
The American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the slowest quarterly growth since spring 2022, the government said in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate.
Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in Poland
Eight-time world rally champion Sรฉbastien Ogier will remain hospitalized overnight after he was involved in a crash in Poland while preparing for this weekโs race, though his team said he was not seriously injured.
Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appeal
A Nevada judge has dismissed a criminal indictment against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the stateโs 2020 presidential election.
Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concert
The Michigan Central Station concert celebrating the building's reopening was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit experience.
Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit night
Seeing Diana Ross, Jack White and Eminem live in concert is something that anyone who enjoys live music would proudly love to cross off their bucket list. Now imagine seeing them all on the same stage, on the same night and in their hometown of Detroit. Itโs almost too good to be true.
US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines
Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in May following three straight months of declines, but Americans remain anxious about elevated inflation and interest rates.
Larson edges Buescher at the line at Kansas Speedway in closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history
Kyle Larson beat Chris Buescher to the line at Kansas Speedway on Sunday in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history.
US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system
Two fatal crashes involving Fordโs Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators.
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
The seemingly never-ending efforts of Chinaโs electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nationโs largest annual auto show.
Ford recalls over 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick cars due to loss of drive power risk
Ford is recalling more than 456,000 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles due to a battery detection issue that can result in loss of drive power, increasing crash risks.
Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas
Chase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCARโs most popular driver.
Ford is under investigation for Bronco Sport gas leaks. US says its remedy doesn't fix the problem
The U.S. is investigating a Ford recall for gasoline leaks from fuel injector cracks that can cause engine fires, saying that the remedy doesnโt fix the leaks.
Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say
Federal investigators say the driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the companyโs partially automated driving system before the wreck.
Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated system
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a March crash near Philadelphia that killed two people and involved a Ford electric vehicle that may have been operating on a partially automated driving system.
US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that more than 540,000 Ford pickup trucks can abruptly downshift to a lower gear and increase the risk of a crash.
Grambling State rallies to win its first NCAA Tournament game, beating Montana State in OT
Jimel Cofer scored a career-high 19 points and Grambling State beat Montana State 88-81 in overtime to earn its first NCAA Tournament win in program history in the First Four.
Most automated driving systems are lousy at making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group says
Most electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans donโt adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they donโt issue strong enough warnings to make drivers behave.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Kyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter first
Owners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Teslaโs charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but thereโs a hitch.
Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start
Michael McDowell says his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start wasn't a surprise.
Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out
Ford has swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports.
Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains
The military says efforts are underway to recover the remains of five U.S. Marines who were killed when their helicopter went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego.
Authorities ID man hit, killed while helping driver with flat tire along Loop 410
The Bexar County Medical Examinerโs Office has identified a man who died while helping a driver fix a flat tire on Saturday night.
More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
Americaโs automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.
Big 12 champion Texas will face Pac-12โฒs Washington in CFP semifinal at the Sugar Bowl
Washington will meet Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1.
Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profits
Ford Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year.
Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
The United Auto Workers union has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Ford and Stellantis, a pact that, along with similar deals with General Motors, will raise pay across the industry.
Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes
Members of the United Auto Workers union were close to approving contract agreements with Stellantis and Ford on Friday with voting at both companies overwhelmingly in favor.
General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers
United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute.
New vehicles from Detroit's automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikes
Stellantis plans to build a new midsize pickup truck, along with battery-run versions of six Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles.
UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contract
Autoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.
Auto strike settlements will raise costs for Detroit's Big 3. Will they be able to raise prices?
From generous pay and benefits to stronger job security, the United Auto Workers union won significant concessions in tentative settlements that have ended their strikes against Detroitโs automakers.
Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profits
Automaker Stellantis says that the autoworkers strike in North America is expected to cost the company around 750 million euros ($795 million) in profits โ less than its North American competitors.
UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votes
The United Auto Workers union says it reached a tentative contract with General Motors, the last of the Detroit Three automakers to agree to a deal.
UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and Ford
The United Auto Workers union has widened its strike against General Motors, the lone holdout among the three Detroit automakers, after reaching a tentative contract agreement with Jeep maker Stellantis.
UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factory
Jeep maker Stellantis reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday as it escalated strikes against General Motors by adding a plant in Tennessee.
Auto workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal to end six-week strike, AP sources say
Jeep maker Stellantis reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday as it escalated strikes against General Motors by adding a plant in Tennessee.
General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford's
General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis are meeting with United Auto Workers bargainers to see if they can reach a contract agreement that mirrors a deal signed with crosstown rival Ford.
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cows
First it was Ford, then Stellantis, and now a General Motors factory has been added to the growing list of highly profitable plants where the United Auto Workers union is on strike.
Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing
The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.
US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroitโs automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in its contract talks.
Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after US opens investigation
Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park.
UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time
The United Auto Workers union isnโt adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment.
Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers
A top Ford executive says the company has reached the limit of how much money it will spend to get a contract agreement with the striking United Auto Workers union.
The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike
Electric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to negotiations in the U.S. autoworkers strike.
Auto workers stop expanding strikes against Detroit Three after GM makes battery plant concession
The United Auto Workers union says it will not expand its strikes against Detroitโs three automakers after General Motors made a breakthrough concession on unionizing electric vehicle battery plants.
Blaney beats Harvick at Talladega to advance in NASCAR playoffs. Harvick disqualified after race.
Ryan Blaney beat Kevin Harvick to the Talladega Superspeedway finish line by 0.012 seconds Sunday to advance into the round of eight of NASCARโs playoffs.
United Auto Workers strikes spread as 7,000 more workers at two plants join the picket line
The United Auto Workers union expanded its strikes against Detroit automakers, ordering 7,000 more workers to walk off the job in Illinois and Michigan.
Video shows Texas Jack-in-the-Box employee shoot at family over curly fry dispute
Newly released surveillance camera footage shows a Jack-in-the-Box employee shooting at a customer and his family at a Houston area restaurant in March 2021.
Auto workers still have room to expand their strike against car makers. But they also face risks
Even after escalating its strike against Detroit automakers, the United Auto Workers union still has plenty of leverage in its effort to force the companies to agree to significant increases in pay and benefits.
The UAW strike is growing, again. What to know as 7,000 more auto workers join the unionโs walkouts
The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit automakers has spread to dozens of facilites nationwide.
Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support
Auto workers have expanded their strike against major carmakers, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts-distribution centers in 20 states.
Jeep maker Stellantis makes a new contract offer as auto workers prepare to expand their strike
Detroit carmakers are announcing more layoffs that they blame on fallout from the United Auto Workers strike.
United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday
The United Auto Workers union is preparing to expand its strike against Detroitโs Big Three unless it sees progress in contract negotiations.
Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay
Nearly one in 10 of Americaโs unionized auto workers went on strike Friday at Detroitโs three automakers.
What's at stake as 13,000 workers go on strike at major US auto makers
About 13,000 auto workers have walked off the job at three targeted factories after their union leaders couldnโt reach a deal with Detroitโs automakers.
UAW chief says offers from Detroit companies are inadequate, says union is ready to go on strike
With just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain says offers from Detroit automakers arenโt enough and the union is getting ready to strike.
Updated Ford F-150 gets new grille, other features as Ford shows it off on eve of Detroit auto show
The top-selling vehicle in America will get a bit of a facelift next year, one of just a few new or updated vehicles that will be shown off this week at Detroitโs big auto show.
Stellantis reports progress in talks with auto workers and plans to make another offer Monday
Stellantis is reporting progress in talks with the United Auto Workers union with just three days left before contracts expire with Detroitโs three automakers.
Why the United Auto Workers union is poised to strike major US car makers this week
About 146,000 U.S. auto workers are set to go on strike this week if General Motors, Ford and Stellantis fail to meet their demands for big pay raises and the restoration of concessions the workers made years ago when the companies were in financial trouble.
Auto union rejects wage offers from Detroit companies with strike deadline 6 days away
The United Auto Workers union has rejected wage and benefit offers from all three Detroit automakers, raising tensions just six days before a strike deadline for 146,000 employees.
UAW chief: Union to strike any Detroit automaker that hasn't reached deal as contracts end next week
The head of the United Auto Workers warned that the union plans to go on strike against any Detroit automaker that hasnโt reached a new agreement by the time contracts expire next week.
Auto workers leader slams companies for slow bargaining, files labor complaint with government
The United Auto Workers union says it has filed unfair labor practice complaints against Stellantis and General Motors for failing to make counteroffers to the unionโs economic demands.
Auto workers vote overwhelmingly to let union leaders call strikes against Detroit companies
Auto workers have voted overwhelmingly to give union leaders the authority to call strikes against Detroit car companies if a contract agreement isnโt reached.
Biden says auto workers need 'good jobs that can support a family' in union talks with carmakers
President Joe Biden is asking the major U.S. automakers and their workersโ union to reach an agreement that takes โevery possible step to avoid painful plant closingsโ as the sector transitions to electric vehicles.
Ford lures Apple executive to oversee its new software subscription services unit
Ford has hired away a key Apple executive to run a new business unit that will sell software-related subscription services to vehicle owners.
UAW to show list of economic demands to automakers this week, will seek worker pay if plants close
The new president of the United Auto Workers says the union will present a long list to General Motors, Ford and Stellantis when it delivers economic demands to the companies this week.
Driver killed, 3 others injured after multi-vehicle crash in Kerrville, police say
A four-vehicle crash in Kerrville Thursday morning claimed one manโs life and injured three other drivers, according to police.
Nevada secures $285M opioid settlement with Walgreens, bringing total settlements to $1 billion
The state of Nevada has reached a $285 million settlement with Walgreens regarding the pharmacy chainโs role in the opioid epidemic.
Son of former Spurs, Longhorns star to play basketball for The University of Incarnate Word
The University of Incarnate Word on Tuesday announced a 9-man class set to join the menโs basketball team this upcoming season and it includes the son of a former San Antonio Spurs player and Texas basketball legend.
Tesla's EV plug is closer to becoming the industry standard following a move by an automotive group
A key U.S. automotive industry organization says it will set performance standards for Teslaโs electric vehicle charging cords in another move toward using the Tesla plug on all EVs.
Ford Explorer recall prompts Transportation Department investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Ford Motor Co. recall of more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. The probe comes after the administration received complaints about repairs intended to prevent the vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away even while placed in park.
With GM and Ford embracing Tesla's EV charging technology, here's what it means for consumers
Starting next year, owners of electric vehicles made by General Motors and Ford will be able to charge their EVs at many of Teslaโs charging stations, the largest such network in the country.
Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebranding
Ford has planned a return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with its iconic Mustang muscle car next year under a massive rebranding of Ford Performance that is aimed at bringing the automotive manufacturer โinto the racing business.โ.
Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on two electric vehicles from 2023
Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
'Indiana Jones' swings into Cannes Film Festival; Harrison Ford honored before joyous festivalgoers
Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford swung into Cannes Thursday for the world premiere of โIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destinyโ in one of the most anticipated events of the French Riviera festival.
Democrats keep Pennsylvania House majority, positioning party to prevent limits on abortion rights
Democrats will maintain their narrow Pennsylvania House majority after winning a special election in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Biden endorses Democrat in special election with Pennsylvania House control at stake
A Democrat running for a vacant seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is getting President Joe Bidenโs endorsement.