Home bound students can also receive free meals
VICTORIA, Texas- This is day one of the current new normal since the outbreak of COVID-19. Several school districts are providing meals for students. Here in the Crossroads,…
Automotive
Tesla deliveries rise to record as car buyers rush for subsidies
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla Inc. delivered a record 112,000 cars in the final three months of 2019, as buyers rushed to take advantage of subsidies being dialed back or eliminated altogether in three key markets this year. The electric-vehicle maker handed over 92,550 Model 3 and 19,450 Model S and Model X electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, according to a statement, eclipsing its previous ...
The McLaren GT: A $210,000 supercar for everyday driving
Sports car manufacturers often boast that they make
Sudden snow squall in Pennsylvania causes deadly pileup
Heavy snow, low visibility, gusty winds and slippery roads caused a deadly pile-up on Interstate 80 in central Pennsylvania that also left at least 44 people injured.
Self-driving cars: Hype-filled decade ends soberly
The calendar will soon turn to 2020, and you can be forgiven if you're wondering where your self-driving car is. A decade of hype and bold predictions is coming to a quiet end.
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot agree to merge
Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot owner PSA Group have signed a binding merger agreement, solidifying a nearly $50 billion deal that will create the world's third largest automaker.
Undocumented immigrants can now apply for NY driver's licenses
Undocumented immigrants in New York will be able to apply for driver's licenses this week after the state's so-called "Green Light Law" went into effect Monday.
These homes have garages that look more like art galleries
For the ultra wealthy who already have several homes and a collection of luxury automobiles, what could possibly be next?
Auto workers OK labor deal at Fiat Chrysler
Auto workers at Fiat Chrysler have ratified a new four-year contract, closing the door on the possibility of another strike like the one that shut down rival General Motors for six weeks.
Chevron takes $10 billion hit from cheap oil, gas prices
America's abundance of crude oil and natural gas is forcing Chevron to slash the value of its energy portfolio.
GM unveils even bigger Tahoe and Suburban SUVs
General Motors unveiled all-new versions of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Tuesday night. Now the two popular large SUVs are even longer and roomier than before.
Court clears ExxonMobil in climate change case
A New York judge Tuesday ruled that ExxonMobil did not mislead investors about how it accounted for the cost of climate change regulations.
Elon Musk reveals when Tesla's electric ATV will go on sale
Elon Musk said Tesla plans to offer an electric ATV as an add-on with its new Cybertrucks beginning in 2021.
Student invents motorcycle helmet that calls 911
A college student and avid motorcyclist has created a prototype helmet that uses technology in hopes of keeping bikers safer than they've ever been on the roads.
Porsche's first electric car is pricey but insanely fun
Just in case you were worried electric cars were going to be boring, Porsche made the Taycan. It isn't perfect and, yes, it is expensive, but it is absolutely not boring.
Takata airbag fault forces recall of another 1.4 million vehicles
Faulty Takata airbags have already caused the largest auto recall in history, with tens of millions of cars affected. Now a newly discovered defect has prompted the recall of another 1.4 million vehicles.
Team breaks 'Cannonball Run' cross-country driving record
In a feat of engineering, human will and blatant disregard of speed limits, three men claim that they broke the record for the "Cannonball Run," a cross-country drive from New York to Los Angeles.
Electric vehicles pose major threat to autoworkers' jobs
Electric vehicles may be the future for the auto industry. And if they are, that may spell the end of many traditional auto jobs.
Ford, McDonald's turning coffee waste into car parts
Ford has tapped McDonald's to help it turn coffee parts into car parts.
Jaguar's sporty F-Type gets sleek new look
Jaguar unveiled a new look for the company's sportiest model, the two-seat F-Type sports car, on Monday. The changes are subtle, but make the car look sleeker and smoother than before.
Car industry's electric upheaval claims another 10,000 jobs
Daimler, the owner of Mercedes-Benz, is cutting at least 10,000 jobs around the world, making it the latest carmaker to shed workers as the industry races toward its electric future.
Flying cars are coming soon
Once upon a time, flying cars were a staple of science fiction.
Global car sales set for terrible year
Global manufacturing has been a drag on the world economy all year. A recovery could be around the corner, but only if conditions are right.
Audi cuts 7,500 jobs to free up money for electric cars
Audi is reducing its workforce by 7,500, the latest example of dramatic changes roiling the global autos industry.
