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News Roundup: Giant Banana Spotted on U.S. Roads, Texas Crash Frees Two Million Bees

News Roundup: Giant Banana Spotted on U.S. Roads, Texas Crash Frees Two Million Bees

From a runaway swarm of bees in Texas to a record-setting Dodge Viper, here's this week's most unusual automotive news.

NHTSA Halts Sales of Land Rover Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover as 250,857 SUVs Are Recalled

NHTSA Halts Sales of Land Rover Defender, Discovery, and Range Rover as 250,857 SUVs Are Recalled

A major NHTSA recall has forced Land Rover dealers to stop selling thousands of SUVs over an airbag safety concern.

Why Modern Engines Fail: What to Check Before Buying a Used Vehicle

Why Modern Engines Fail: What to Check Before Buying a Used Vehicle

Recent engine recalls reveal why careful inspection matters more than ever when shopping for a used vehicle.

GM Recalls More Than 26,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vans Over Steering Assembly Defect

GM Recalls More Than 26,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana Vans Over Steering Assembly Defect

A steering assembly issue has prompted GM to recall more than 26,000 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans.

One-Family-Owned 1960 Chevy Impala Hits the Market After 66 Years, Ready for Its Next Caretaker

One-Family-Owned 1960 Chevy Impala Hits the Market After 66 Years, Ready for Its Next Caretaker

After six decades with one family, this remarkably original 1960 Chevrolet Impala is finally looking for a new owner.

The Pickup for Minimalists: The DeKalb Lumberjack Gave Up Everything for Cargo Space

The Pickup for Minimalists: The DeKalb Lumberjack Gave Up Everything for Cargo Space

Today’s commercial vehicle market is packed with enclosed cargo vans and pickups that are refined, comfortable, and practical—but few stand out.

Toyota Recalls Almost 21,000 EVs Because of a Battery Control Unit Software Glitch

Toyota Recalls Almost 21,000 EVs Because of a Battery Control Unit Software Glitch

The good news? Fixing it is dead simple — just a software update for the high-voltage battery control unit, done through the OBD-II port.

Hyundai Shows Off the New Avante, Now With AI Smarts and a Sharp, Edgy Look

Hyundai Shows Off the New Avante, Now With AI Smarts and a Sharp, Edgy Look

Hyundai has taken the wraps off the all-new Avante — the sedan North America knows as the Elantra. Buyers get six fresh colors and two different powertrains to choose from.

BMW Puts a Humanoid Robot That Can “See” With Its Hands to Work at Its US Plant

BMW Puts a Humanoid Robot That Can “See” With Its Hands to Work at Its US Plant

German automaker BMW has confirmed that the new Figure 03 robot has officially started working at its Spartanburg, South Carolina, facility.

1941 Ford Woody Found Aboard WWII Aircraft Carrier Resting More Than 17,000 Feet Below the Pacific

1941 Ford Woody Found Aboard WWII Aircraft Carrier Resting More Than 17,000 Feet Below the Pacific

Researchers exploring the USS Yorktown wreck made an unexpected discovery: a rare 1941 Ford Woody.

Slate’s New Electric Truck Starts at $25,000, But Most Buyers Will Pay More

Slate’s New Electric Truck Starts at $25,000, But Most Buyers Will Pay More

Slate’s low-cost electric truck arrives below rivals, though upgrades quickly raise the price.

Rare Yellow Jacket Dodge Demon Sells in Florida for $122,000, Far Above Original Sticker Price

Rare Yellow Jacket Dodge Demon Sells in Florida for $122,000, Far Above Original Sticker Price

A highly optioned Yellow Jacket Dodge Demon with delivery miles just commanded a premium price.

Honda Recalls More Than 880,000 SUVs and Pickups Over Rear Suspension Corrosion Risk

Honda Recalls More Than 880,000 SUVs and Pickups Over Rear Suspension Corrosion Risk

Honda is recalling more than 880,000 vehicles after discovering a corrosion-related suspension safety concern.

Cummins 6BT: The Legendary American Diesel That Can Run a Million Miles Without a Rebuild

Cummins 6BT: The Legendary American Diesel That Can Run a Million Miles Without a Rebuild

Few diesel engines have earned a reputation for durability quite like the legendary Cummins 6BT.

5 American Cars That Predicted the Future of the Auto Industry

5 American Cars That Predicted the Future of the Auto Industry

These groundbreaking American vehicles introduced game-changing ideas decades before the rest of the industry caught up.