The insurance industry, hungry for insights into how people drive, has turned to automakers and smartphone apps like Life360.

About 460,000 vehicles could be affected by the recall, which stems from a problem with the vehicle’s front power seat motor.

The new measure requires automakers to achieve an average of 65 miles per gallon for all the car models they sell by 2031.

Automakers are exploring energy storage as a way to help utilities and save customers money, turning an expensive component into an industry asset.

More efficient manufacturing, falling battery costs and intense competition are lowering sticker prices for battery-powered models to within striking distance of gasoline cars.

Automakers and dealers are starting to offer discounts, low-interest loans and other incentives to lure buyers as the supply of cars grows.