As the new year approaches, several new laws are set to take effect across Texas on Jan. 1, 2025.

At least three car owners are trying to figure out how to repair damage to their vehicles. A tree at their apartment complex fell over and landed on the cars.

AAA Texas is expanding their travel forecast from five to nine days as more than five million people are expected to travel over the holiday week.

A computer system used by thousands of car dealerships across the country has been hit by ransomware. Unlike other dealers that have had to shut down, Ancira Auto Group is finding a way to work around the problem.

Cox Automotive reported wholesale used-vehicle prices declined nationwide last month. One San Antonio car dealer expects that number only to drop further.

CoPilot analyzed national sales data to uncover the 50 top-selling used cars in the San Antonio metro area.

U.S. auto safety regulators say they have taken the first step toward requiring devices in vehicles that prevent drunk or impaired driving.

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.

Exotic cars, fine dining and five-star experiences. That’s what Prestige Motorsports says it has planned for a new development near San Antonio International Airport.

Compared to buying a new car with a loan, leasing will lower your bill by an average of $139 a month.

Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break, possibly causing drivers to lose steering control. The recall covers certain Sentra cars from 2020 through 2022.

In recent months, automakers such as Ford, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen and Mazda decided to remove AM radio from new electric cars.

A study by S&P Global Mobility shows the average car on the road is more than 12 years old, and several factors are contributing to the trend that experts say will be around for a while.

A collection of 230 classic cars will be up for auction soon in the Netherlands and it’s being described as one of “largest barnfind collections in the world in recent years,” by the auction house.

VW recalls some Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles.

A new luxury car dealership is coming to the city’s Northwest Side.

Thursday marked the debut of the first functioning prototype as the electric vehicle took the stage during the 71st Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance car show.

Texas is planning to add enough electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state to support 1 million electric vehicles with dozens of new stations to allow for easier long-distance travel.

Consumer Reports has some tips to get your car to 200,000 miles or beyond.

Tesla is recalling about 130,000 vehicles across its U.S. model lineup because the touch screens can overheat and go blank.

The May 7 event will feature a car show and a salsa contest; food trucks, vendors will be on site at Mission County Park

General Motors is recalling more than 740,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because the headlight beams can be too bright and cause glare for oncoming drivers.

Tesla is recalling nearly 579,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a “Boombox” function can play sounds over an external speaker and obscure audible warnings for pedestrians.

The pickup will be built at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas plant in San Antonio

Eight rare Texas license plate numbers are on the auction block until Wednesday.

While the main features of Halloween are candy and costumes, there is something else that typically increases when the day rolls around: Fatal car crashes.

Auto dealers have fewer new cars for sale and lately those available are often selling for more than the sticker price.

Teen drivers are the riskiest, so safety is a high priority when it comes to buying a car. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports combined resources and listed their top choices for used cars and new cars.

Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti announced Monday that the temporary waiver that did away with the requirement to renew vehicle registrations, title transfers and disabled placards will end at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday.

SAN ANTONIO – Ever wondered what’s behind those rattles, shakes and check engine lights in your vehicle? There could even be an issue with your vehicle that isn’t as obvious, but has the potential to be dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a tool that allows drivers to check on recalls associated with their vehicles. Drivers can search by their vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, or by make, model and year. The search tool can also be used for car seats and tires.

SAN ANTONIO The city of San Antonio towed and auctioned a vehicle belonging to an Air Force staff sergeant while she was deployed to Afghanistan, federal officials said. Paula Rangel was among at least 227 vehicles belonging to veterans that were sold at auction by the city between 2011 and 2019 without obtaining the required court orders, which is in violation of the Service Members Civil Relief Act. According to officials, Rangel and her lawyer tried to get her car out of the citys Growdon Road Vehicle Storage Facility, but employees refused to release the car. Rangels complaint led to the discovery of dozens of other vehicles being held at the pound and auctioned, officials said. On Thursday, the city of San Antonio and the U.S. Department of Justice reached an agreement in which the city must pay $47,000 to compensate Rangel and another veteran who filed complaints.

Nissan Motor Co.'s new electric crossover Ariya is displayed at Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama near Tokyo Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The Ariya is the Japanese automakers first major all-new model since getting embroiled in the scandal surrounding former Chairman Carlos Ghosn. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)TOKYO Nissan unveiled an electric crossover vehicle Wednesday, the Japanese automakers first major all-new model since getting embroiled in the scandal surrounding its former chairman, Carlos Ghosn. At its global premiere in Yokohama, Japan, the new vehicle, Ariya" was billed as a new chapter for Nissan. The event was held online because of the coronavirus pandemic. Uncertainty remains over how Nissan will fare without Ghosn, who spear-headed its move into electric cars while at its help for two decades.

This photo provided by Ford Motor Co. shows a 1967 Ford Bronco T67-515. Ford is reviving the Bronco SUV brand in an effort to cash in on the rugged U.S. off-road vehicle market now owned by Jeep. Ford believes the Bronco name will evoke good memories from its off-road heritage during a three-decade run that ended in 1996. Now Ford is reviving the Bronco brand name in an effort to take a slice. Although the new Broncos will share some parts with other Ford vehicles, theyve got beefed up suspensions and were designed for off-road use, the company said.

SAN ANTONIO – The Texas Department of Public Safety will slowly reopen driver’s license offices over the next few weeks. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced that DPS will open the offices in four phases, starting Tuesday with offices in the Northwest and West Texas regions. DPS offices in the South and Central Texas regions will reopen May 29 and offices in the North and Southeast Texas regions will reopen June 3. Real ID deadline pushed back due to coronavirus, Trump saysDuring this time, offices will have limited services that will be offered by appointment only. According to a news release, the offices will be open to customers who currently do not have a driver’s license, commercial driver’s license, learner permit or ID card, as well those who need a driver’s test.

And what if your car won’t start because of a dead battery? To revive a dead battery, first make sure each car is in park or neutral -- and turned off. Then, connect one end of the cable to the positive terminal of the donor battery, and then connect the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery. Let the dead battery charge for a few minutes, and then turn the ignition on the vehicle of the dead battery to see if it starts. This only applies if you:a) Have someone to take you to a repair shop or the store right away to buy a new battery.

Here are five tips to avoid problems that can come up with sitting vehicles:Make sure to run your car every once in a while. But just in case a car isn’t being used or a two-car household has turned into a one-car household where the other vehicle is just sitting idle, running the car is still vital. Gas does degrade over time, and in some cases, it will go bad in less than two months if a car remains idle. In addition to running the car, treating it with fuel stabilizer can extend the life of your car’s gas. If the gas already is bad, there are ways to remove the bad gas from the tank, according to itstillruns.com.