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Utah Automotive News

In Utah, automotive news means vehicle recalls, manufacturing developments, safety regulation and fuel economy standards. Coverage follows the industry impact on the state economy and the changing options for consumers.

Ammon Bundy Pulled From Pickup in Utah Traffic Stop

Ammon Bundy Pulled From Pickup in Utah Traffic Stop

An Iron County deputy stopped Bundy's unregistered Ford F-250 without a license plate on Interstate 15 on October 7.

Live Poll

Do you think police were right to remove a driver who refused to leave his unregistered truck?


Electric Vehicles

Live Poll

Should local communities prioritize large-scale infrastructure changes to prepare for hosting major international sporting events?

Electric Vehicles

Utah Researchers to Target Air Quality for 2034 Olympics

State initiatives aim to reduce winter emissions to protect athlete performance during the 2034 Olympic Games.

Utah Researchers to Target Air Quality for 2034 Olympics

Car Types

Live Poll

Do you support increasing local investment in public transit infrastructure in your area?

Car Types

Utah Transit Authority Orders 20 New Rail Cars

The agency adds to its light rail fleet to support the long-term expansion of service throughout the state.

Utah Transit Authority Orders 20 New Rail Cars

Car Maintenance

Live Poll

Do you check the manufacture date of tires when buying a used car?

Car Maintenance

Utah Driver Finds Nine-Year-Old Tires on Used Mercedes

A Utah resident discovered that the tires on his recently purchased vehicle were manufactured in early 2017.

Utah Driver Finds Nine-Year-Old Tires on Used Mercedes

Performance Vehicles

Live Poll

Do you believe extreme vehicle modifications represent a valuable contribution to automotive engineering?

Performance Vehicles

Modified Toyota Hilux Set Bonneville Speed Record

Scott Birdsall reached 423 km/h in a 1991 Toyota Hilux at Utah's Bonneville Speed Week in August 2026.

Modified Toyota Hilux Set Bonneville Speed Record

More in Automotive

Utah reporting spans vehicle recalls and safety mandates, manufacturing shifts, fuel economy standards and the cost of buying or selling vehicles. Coverage reaches across the state, from the capital to the rural counties. Changing federal standards and global supply chain fluctuations frequently impact the local car market. Fuel efficiency and ownership costs remain the most common topics for the driving public.