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A Tesla Model S luxury sedan. According to researchers, electric car batteries can catch fire days after an accident.

Electric car batteries can catch fire days after an accident

This photo provided by GWS Auctions shows a personal stretch limousine that belonged to Elvis Presley.

3 vehicles owned by Elvis Presley going up for auction

The Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle is on display during a Panasonic news conference at CES International in Las Vegas.

Harley-Davidson's electric Hog: 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds July 12, 2019 | 7:57 PM

VW, Ford team up to make autonomous, electric vehicles July 12, 2019 | 9:57 AM

A line of 2019 CX-5 sports-utility vehicles at a Mazda dealership in Littleton, Colo.

Mazda recalls over 262,000 vehicles to fix engine stall problem July 10, 2019 | 9:19 PM

As VW Beetle ends, iconic original thrives in Mexico City hills July 10, 2019 | 8:53 PM

In this April 26, 2018 photo, automotive technicians prepare to separate an engine and transmission assembly at a repair shop in Harmony, Pa.

Have an old car? You're not alone. Vehicle age hits a record. July 5, 2019 | 5:58 PM

Honda to recall 1.6 million vehicles, finish Takata recalls early July 5, 2019 | 5:46 PM

A line of unsold 2019 Model 3 sedans sits at a Tesla dealership in Littleton, Colo.

Tesla's car deliveries rebound, but challenges still abound July 5, 2019 | 5:38 PM

In this March 28, 1990, file photo, Chrysler Corporation Chairman Lee Iacocca sits in a 1990 Dodge Viper sports car.

Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca has died at age 94 July 2, 2019 | 10:37 PM

Domino's and Nuro are joining forces on autonomous pizza delivery using the custom unmanned vehicle known as the R2.

Domino's will start delivering pizzas via an autonomous robot this fall June 17, 2019 | 6:05 PM

Ford recalls 1.3 million vehicles for suspension, transmission woes June 14, 2019 | 7:50 PM

Exterior of the new Subaru Ascent SUV, at the 2017 LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California on November 29, 2017.

Average new-car prices up nearly 4 percent year-over-year for May 2019 June 9, 2019 | 7:05 PM

Woman in car holding a smartphone with checks map to find directions gas station in her hand. Technology, travel and active lifestyle concept

Driver hand-held cellphone ban moves closer to becoming law June 6, 2019 | 5:20 PM

Passengers may pay a lot more. Drivers won't accept much less. June 3, 2019 | 6:43 PM

On the Money: Mainstream autos get driver-monitoring devices June 3, 2019 | 6:13 PM

Seeing a twisting road ahead, Ford cuts 7,000 white-collar jobs May 20, 2019 | 5:52 PM

A road closure sign on Commonwealth Ave as the Commonwealth Avenue.

Watch out for a bunch of traffic restrictions this weekend May 16, 2019 | 2:53 PM

Massachusetts already bans texting while driving, but advocates say motorists are still distracted when holding a phone to their ear.

Mass. House approves cellphone driving, racial profiling bill May 16, 2019 | 9:21 AM

In a photo from AAA, using an infotainment system in a car. Voice activation can let a driver watch the road instead of dealing with buttons or touch-screen icons, but the systems still demand the driver’s attention.

Distracted by tech while driving? The answer may be more tech. May 7, 2019 | 7:20 PM

Nomita D.P. and her daughter on a rented Bounce scooter after a shopping trip in Bangalore, India.

Ride-sharing's future? It may sit on electric motorbikes May 7, 2019 | 6:56 PM

Woman in car holding a smartphone with checks map to find directions gas station in her hand. Technology, travel and active lifestyle concept

Hands-free cellphone bill before Mass. Senate — again May 5, 2019 | 5:17 PM

A man on the highway.

Mass. House expected to consider hands-free cellphone bill May 5, 2019 | 10:26 AM

GM recalls trucks due to engine block heater cord fires May 3, 2019 | 9:44 PM

Tesla sued by family of man killed in autopilot crash May 1, 2019 | 8:10 PM

In this Jan. 12, 2016 file photo, a ride share car displays Lyft and Uber stickers on its front windshield.

Gov. Baker backing Logan ride-hailing central drop off plan April 24, 2019 | 9:07 PM

Uber rolls out feature urging riders to 'check your ride' April 21, 2019 | 8:37 PM

Fiat Chrysler recalls over 300,000 cars due to rollaway risk April 21, 2019 | 8:27 PM

China's auto show highlights electric ambitions April 19, 2019 | 9:26 PM

Sleek new SUVs dominate reveals at New York auto show April 19, 2019 | 7:43 PM

Uber

Uber reveals strong growth, huge losses ahead of IPO April 11, 2019 | 7:35 PM

Ford recalls 327,000 pickups again to fix engine heater cables April 11, 2019 | 6:34 PM