I-90 Lanes to Close Overnight for Maintenance
Washington State Department of Transportation will shut all eastbound Interstate 90 lanes and on-ramps for scheduled overnight work on Nov. 6.
Seattle Automotive News
In Seattle, automotive news means vehicle recalls, dealership and auto plant developments, and the rules that shape how cars are sold and driven. Coverage follows the cars, trucks and motorcycles that move through the city and the industry behind them.
Electric Vehicles
Live Poll
Do you believe prioritizing bus and bike lanes makes travel in your area easier?
Seattle Completes Major Route 40 Corridor Upgrades
The city finishes a project adding bus-priority lanes and improved pedestrian infrastructure to the popular transit route.
Car Maintenance
Sound Transit Will Replace Rail With Buses
Maintenance work in the Mercer Island tunnel will force service changes in October 2026.
Motorcycles
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Blocked Northbound I-5
A collision between a motorcycle and a semi-truck forced significant lane closures in Seattle on Monday.
Buying/Selling
Live Poll
Do you trust your employer to honor pay agreements made at the start of a project?
Seattle Salesman Reported Split Commission Dispute
A local dealership employee claimed management divided his commission on a vehicle sale with another staff member.
Car Types
Live Poll
Should your city spend more federal grant money on road safety upgrades?
Seattle Secures $10M Grant for Road Traction Upgrades
Federal funding will boost pavement friction at four Seattle locations with a history of skidding crashes.
More in Automotive
Coverage takes in recalls affecting local owners, dealership sales and closures, the aerospace-adjacent and manufacturing jobs tied to vehicle production, and electric vehicle charging rollout. It reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever a car story crosses those lines. Pedestrian and cyclist safety debates surface often, since dense streets make them a daily concern. Used vehicle prices and the cost of ownership remain the most consistent threads running through the coverage.