For readers in Nevada, this page covers vehicle recalls, dealership and used car sales, auto manufacturing, electric vehicles and vehicle safety rules. Reporting follows state regulators, the companies that build and sell vehicles, and the drivers who depend on them.
The federal review of the Nevada lithium project moves toward environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act.
Live Poll
Should the U.S. approve new lithium mines despite environmental impacts?
The Nevada-focused lithium explorer plans a corporate name change tied to its Nevada North Lithium Project in Elko County.
Live Poll
Should local agencies use public reporting tools to track unregistered vehicles in your community?
The state's Registration Spotter tool has tracked thousands of vehicles reported by the public since last October.
Live Poll
Do you feel fully prepared to handle winter road conditions this year?
State officials emphasize vehicle maintenance and emergency readiness as winter weather approaches Nevada roads.
Live Poll
Do you feel confident that your own driving habits are enough to keep you safe on roads?
New figures show rising accident rates in Nevada as officials report a surge in fatal pedestrian-vehicle collisions.
Coverage takes in recalls affecting vehicles on Nevada roads, dealership openings and sales trends, production and logistics tied to the auto industry, and changes to state rules on registration, emissions and driver safety. It reaches from the Las Vegas and Reno metros to the rural highways that connect the state. Tourism-driven traffic and long highway distances shape how many safety and rental fleet stories get covered. Vehicle prices and the availability of new and used inventory are the constraints that show up most often.
