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Even if you live miles away from wildfires, you can still see their impact right outside your door. Ash from those fires can land on cars, which might eventually damage the exterior.

General Motors and Honda Motor have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding toward establishing a North American automotive alliance that includes collaborating on future vehicles and sharing purchasing costs. The companies said they’ll immediately start planning for the new vehicles with engineering work expected to begin in early 2021. The alliance, according to the companies, will include a “range of vehicles to...

When was the last time you drove your car?  For a lot of people, it could be weeks — or even months — as we all practice social distancing and stay home, and experts say, that could lead to some expensive problems. The NBC4 I-Team spoke to local mechanics who said a lot of families are only driving one car…

Here’s how to keep your car going now that way fewer people are driving in LA. Randy Mac reports May 15, 2020.

There are major deals on cars at used dealerships around SoCal because of the pandemic. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

A Serra Mesa couple who’ve been working tirelessly at a hospital during the fight against COVID-19 wanted their 6-year-old son’s birthday to feel as normal as possible. Parades seem to be a popular way to celebrate with friends and family from a distance during this pandemic, so that’s what they organized. And the part ended up meaning as much...

Sales in new and used cars have dramatically declined, meaning there’s a surplus. Randy Mac reports for NBC4 News April 21, 2020.

Some drivers who have expiring car leases say they’re being told they can’t bring vehicles back because there’s nowhere to put them. Dealerships and banks are offering — and in some cases pressuring — people to extend the leases on their vehicles because they just don’t have the storage space to keep any more cars.   Sales of new and...

Avoid leaving these five items in your car when the temperature dips below freezing.

The iconic 1968 Ford Mustang GT, Steve McQueen’s ride in the movie “Bullitt,” sold for $3.4 million at auction on Friday. The car was sold at the Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida. The car has belonged to the Kiernan family since the early 1970s when the car was purchased by Robert Kiernan of Madison, New Jersey for just $6,000. Steve…

Police are looking for a man suspected of stealing a car from a dealership in South LA and running over one of the employees who was trying to stop him.

Paul Blanco’s Good Car Company is being sued by the California Department of Justice for allegedly misleading customers and lenders. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.

CarMax is looking to hire over 850 potential employees across the nation by hosting hiring events at 17 CarMax locations on September 12 from 12-7 p.m.

A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate this week would require automotive dealerships to repair outstanding safety recalls on vehicles before putting them up for sale or lease.

Johnny explores the skies over the City of Angeles and learns about car culture from Mr. Danny Trejo

Shares of Tesla, suffering one of the worst stretches in company history, rebounded Thursday after CEO Elon Musk told employees that orders are up. The gyrations Thursday were indicators of a volatile day for the shares, which have shed about 60% of their value in three weeks and are trading at the lowest levels since late 2016.

Tesla has reduced the prices of its two most expensive models, raising concerns about fading interest in its cars and whether the company can generate enough cash to pay all the bills.

A 29-year-old domestic violence suspect arrested after a three-hour pursuit on freeways and streets was released on bail Friday morning, raising concerns and questions why the agency responsible for supervising his last release from prison had not intervened to keep him in custody for violating the terms of that release. Patrick Healy reported for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m....

A 60-year old woman struck by a stolen utility truck in a car pursuit in Pasadena was going home from work. Gene Kang reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019.

A damaged car was pinned between a parked vehicle and patrol SUV at the end of a frantic pursuit in Hollywood Thursday April 4, 2019.