Today’s top stories from USA TODAY Money & Tech.
Author: Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY
Toyota RAV4 faces government investigation over potential SUV fire risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the 2013-18 Toyota RAV4, which involves more than 1.86 million vehicles.
Volkswagen’s long-awaited revival of microbus goes autonomous: ID.Buzz electric van on its way
The long-awaited revival of the Volkwagen microbus will finally happen in 2022 as the VW ID Buzz electric van with self-driving capability.
Local pharmacies say they need more COVID-19 vaccines as CVS, Walgreens ramp up shots
Community pharmacies say they can play a critical role in delivering COVID-19 shots but aren’t receiving as many vaccines proportionally as chains.
Warren Buffett: Retirees ‘face a bleak future’ as fixed-income investments struggle
Warren Buffett said in his annual letter that fixed-income retiree investors are in bad shape, in large part due to the struggling bond market.
‘Black-box’ recorder in Tiger Woods’ Genesis GV80 SUV could reveal details of car accident
The so-called “black box” included in most new cars could reveal details of Tiger Woods’ car accident in a Genesis GV80 SUV.
Tesla reportedly cuts production of Model 3 electric car at California factory amid semiconductor shortage
Tesla reportedly has temporarily reduced production of its Model 3 compact car amid a global semiconductor shortage that has hurt auto manufacturing.
Gannett revenue, income decline but exceed company’s earlier estimates
Gannett reported a decline in fourth-quarter revenue and income but the USA TODAY owner beat its earlier estimates for the period.
Was Tiger Woods’ SUV safe? Genesis GV80 involved in car accident calls attention to brand
The safety of the little-known Genesis luxury car brand was thrust into the spotlight after Tiger Woods crashed a Genesis GV80 in the L.A. area.
These are the safest new cars, trucks, SUVs of 2021, according to Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named 49 vehicles as Top Safety Pick+ award recipients for the 2021 model year.