https://www.latimes.com/business/autos Autos en-US Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:34:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-16/in-reversal-california-regulator-says-unmarried-drivers-should-not-pay-more-for-auto-insurance California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, in a reversal, will no longer allow auto insurers to consider marital status in setting premiums, a policy that has resulted in unmarried drivers paying more. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:34:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-16/in-reversal-california-regulator-says-unmarried-drivers-should-not-pay-more-for-auto-insurance https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-10/chinas-ev-export-surge-eclipses-2025-record-as-domestic-sales-crash Industry data show China’s passenger car exports surpassed last year’s total in the first eight months of this year. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:09:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-10/chinas-ev-export-surge-eclipses-2025-record-as-domestic-sales-crash https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-04/teslas-cybercab-launch-triggers-federal-safety-probe The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into Elon Musk's Cybercab one day after its launch in Austin, Texas. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:55:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-04/teslas-cybercab-launch-triggers-federal-safety-probe https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-02/bill-that-would-have-allowed-insurers-to-track-driving-habits-dies-in-california-legislature A bill that would have allowed insurers to track driving habits in exchange for potentially lower auto premiums died in the California Legislature this week. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:41:19 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-02/bill-that-would-have-allowed-insurers-to-track-driving-habits-dies-in-california-legislature https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-01/chinas-breakneck-electric-car-boom-hits-regulatory-speed-bump Chinese regulators are pushing hard on safety, launching a yearlong campaign that includes surprise inspections at carmakers to address concerns that quality could deteriorate in the pursuit of speed. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:34:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-01/chinas-breakneck-electric-car-boom-hits-regulatory-speed-bump https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-29/california-regulators-rushed-their-decision-on-driverless-trucks-teamsters-lawsuit-says Teamsters California, a labor union with roughly 250,000 members, filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles over autonomous trucking regulations. Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-29/california-regulators-rushed-their-decision-on-driverless-trucks-teamsters-lawsuit-says https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-08-15/hybrid-cars-are-hot-again-globally Toyota and Chinese automakers are seeing intense demand while other companies rush to add more hybrids to their lineups. Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2026-08-15/hybrid-cars-are-hot-again-globally https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-14/waymo-wins-approval-for-drastic-expansion-in-los-angeles-bay-area-regions Waymo announced today it received approval from California regulators to expand its service area across 18 counties, including the cities of San Diego and Sacramento. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:39:14 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-14/waymo-wins-approval-for-drastic-expansion-in-los-angeles-bay-area-regions https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-12/toyota-recalls-hundreds-of-thousands-of-cars-for-broken-indicators Toyota is recalling about 655,000 Camry vehicles globally due to a display error that may deactivate safety indicators. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:31:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-12/toyota-recalls-hundreds-of-thousands-of-cars-for-broken-indicators https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-10/lapd-rolls-out-rumbler-siren-some-fear-acoustic-assault The Los Angeles Police department announced its intention to install the low-frequency Rumbler siren into 20 black-and-white vehicles before a larger expansion. The Rumbler interacts with a standard police siren and amplifies that sound through its speakers. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-10/lapd-rolls-out-rumbler-siren-some-fear-acoustic-assault https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-10/zoox-to-begin-paid-rides-following-regulatory-approval Amazon's robotaxi company Zoox will launch paid rides in Las Vegas on Monday after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration granted it a commercial exemption for purpose-built robotaxis. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-10/zoox-to-begin-paid-rides-following-regulatory-approval https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-07/californias-instant-ev-rebates-are-now-available-for-these-three-brands Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:09:55 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-08-07/californias-instant-ev-rebates-are-now-available-for-these-three-brands https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-15/2-reportedly-killed-in-crash-of-suv-metro-bus-that-leaves-numerous-people-injured A helicopter crashed into flames Tuesday night in Chatsworth, not far from a serious accident involving a Metro bus that left three people dead. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:11:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-15/2-reportedly-killed-in-crash-of-suv-metro-bus-that-leaves-numerous-people-injured https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-09-14/emmys-2026-complete-list-winners Here is a list of winners for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognize achievement in the television industry. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-09-14/emmys-2026-complete-list-winners https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-15/nbc4-reports-on-crash-of-its-own-news-helicopter-with-grief NBC4 news reported on its own news chopper that crashed and burst into flames, killing three. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:00:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-15/nbc4-reports-on-crash-of-its-own-news-helicopter-with-grief https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-16/la-homeless-services-federal-charges Federal authorities on Wednesday arrested three people employed at Los Angeles-area homeless nonprofits as part of a sweeping crackdown targeting alleged misappropriation of funds. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:31:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-16/la-homeless-services-federal-charges https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-16/restraining-orders-investigation-1 Nora Villanueva Campanor sought protection from her former partner — and still ended up dead. A Times investigation shows how L.A. County's system for granting and enforcing restraining orders leaves women vulnerable to violence, even when they manage to escape from abusive relationships. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-16/restraining-orders-investigation-1