This page covers vehicle recalls, manufacturing updates, federal safety standards, market trends and industry regulation. Reporting follows the intersection of regional supply chains and national policies as they relate to motor vehicles.
Jonkese Rawlins faces two felony charges after allegedly using a woman's identity to try to buy an SUV at a Houston dealership.
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Do you trust car dealerships to catch identity fraud when buyers purchase expensive vehicles?
A two-vehicle collision prompted officials to shut down all southbound lanes on the Houston highway.
An 18-wheeler lost its metal rolls on Highway 288 Friday, prompting TxDOT response and temporary lane closures.
The private automotive-focused club held its annual costumed party at Park House Houston on October 30.
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Would you consider buying a hydrogen backup power generator for your home or business?
The FCBG-H60 uses a Honda fuel cell module and was unveiled at RE+Texas in Houston.
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Should states be responsible for paying to repair vehicles damaged by poorly maintained road infrastructure?
Multiple drivers report flat tires after hitting a damaged bridge joint on the Gulf Freeway.
Reporting here centers on vehicle recalls, manufacturing operations, federal fuel economy standards, and the shifts in new and used vehicle pricing. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where these industries operate and residents commute. A specific feature of this market is the heavy reliance on light trucks and the unique logistical challenges that arise from the city's vast physical footprint. Managing these large-scale shifts in consumer demand and responding to supply chain disruptions are the most recurring themes.
