Garbage Truck Fire Closes South Van Ness
A burning garbage truck dumped flaming trash onto a San Francisco street, prompting drivers to be told to avoid the area.
San Francisco Automotive News
Automotive news in San Francisco runs on vehicle safety, regulatory standards, manufacturing shifts and market trends, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in everything from regional sales data to how federal policy changes affect ownership.
Electric Vehicles
San Francisco Displays All-Electric Dream Home
The city featured a mobile, vehicle-powered home at Fleet Week to showcase the benefits of transitioning away from natural gas.
Car Culture
Live Poll
Are you interested in collecting or restoring classic vehicles?
Nissan Revealed Z Kaze Concept at ZCON
The latest performance concept debuted as vintage Japanese cars gathered for an enthusiast showcase.
Car Types
Live Poll
Is the quality of public transit in your area getting better or worse?
Muni Operator Marks 26 Years of Service
Raymond Robinson celebrates a milestone anniversary as an operator for San Francisco Muni.
Trucks
Live Poll
Is this a good time for local road construction despite the resulting weekend traffic?
Westbound Interstate 80 to Close This Weekend
Caltrans will shut down lanes between Fifth and Fifteenth streets for critical viaduct repairs starting Friday night.
Car Maintenance
Live Poll
Do you accept temporary traffic delays as a necessary trade-off for well-maintained local infrastructure?
Caltrans to Close Bay Bridge Eastbound Lanes Friday
The maintenance work will restrict traffic from the Sterling Street on-ramp to Yerba Buena Island.
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This section follows vehicle safety recalls, industry regulation, manufacturing shifts and market pricing. Coverage takes in the city and the communities around it. Urban congestion and public transit infrastructure often dictate how new vehicle ownership and policy shifts are received. Availability of charging infrastructure and the adoption of new safety requirements are the most frequent drivers of local change.