US approves new headlights that won't blind oncoming drivers
Anyone who has ever been temporarily blinded by high-beam headlights from an oncoming car will be happy to hear this.
Automotive
Why You Should Consider a Smaller Car Insurer
How many car insurance companies can you name off the top of your head? We bet it’s fewer than 10. In reality, more than 2,400 car insurers in the nation…
Tesla recalls vehicles over 'Boombox' function — 4th recall in last 2 weeks
Tesla is recalling about 579,000 U.S. vehicles because a "Boombox" function can play sounds over an external speaker, obscuring warnings to pedestrians.
Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk, tell owners to park outside
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines are off.
Why You Can Expect to Pay More for Car Insurance This Year
The pandemic sparked a shift in the world of car insurance. Despite providing customers an estimated $16.4 billion in refunds, auto insurance profits increased as fewer Americans drove and the…
Car shopping trends in 2022: Vehicle shortages, higher prices and more
Automakers struggled to meet the demand for new cars in 2021. So what should car shoppers expect for 2022? Much of the same, unfortunately.
Sticker shock is a real thing for car shoppers right now: Here's why
The price to buy a new or used car is increasing at a faster rate than the average wage growth in the nation, a study has found.
5 costs to consider before leasing a car
Here are key costs to consider, in addition to upfront costs, when thinking about leasing a car. These numbers help estimate the true cost of a lease.
Mercedes says its electric concept has 620 miles of range and seats made with mushrooms
The futuristic luxury car is made with innovative recycled and sustainable materials including mushroom fibers, ground-up cacti and trash such as food scraps.
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
Prices for used cars have soared so high, so fast, that buyers are being increasingly priced out of the market.
US steps up probe into Hyundai-Kia engine failures and fires
U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of probes into engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years.
Here’s how to know if you should buy your car after leasing it
While the terms and price of a lease buyout are clear, deciding whether you should buy your car after leasing it can be less cut and dry. Here’s what you should know.
The evolution of road safety standards
As soon as automobiles hit the road, crashes followed. Here is a look at some milestones in road safety standards.
It’s Time To Think About Getting A Real ID Driver’s License
Real IDs are the federal government’s way of creating minimum security standards when it comes to issuing driver’s licenses in the U.S. The deadline for getting a Real ID driver’s license has been pushed back until May 2023 but you’ll want to make sure you get one far in advance of the deadline. You don’t […]
Hitting the road for the holidays? Car rental prices are sky-high again
People renting cars for holiday trips may be in for sticker shock. Rental rates are rising again as Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approach.
New Mazda cars will stop if driver suffers health problem
Cars already know how to park themselves and warn drowsy drivers. Cars that Mazda has in the works know when drivers have a stroke or heart attack.
Hertz order for 100,000 Teslas among biggest-ever electric vehicle purchases
Hertz announced Monday that it will buy 100,000 electric vehicles from Tesla, one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history.
What auto ads and salespeople don’t tell you about car buying
Here are all-too-common car-buying come-ons from auto marketing campaigns and smooth-talking salespeople — and the messaging that is left out.
5 Misconceptions About How Insurers Price Your Auto Premium
Insurance companies consider many details when determining car premiums, but not everyone knows exactly what these factors are. When given a list of potential factors and asked which are used by…
Electric Cars: Americans Begin The Shift To EVs
U.S. goal has EVs as 50% of 2030 sales, possibly 100% by 2035. Batteries will be small and powerful. Public chargers must be built. Buyers must be convinced.
