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Motor Mouth: Check the fine print on plan for prepaid oil changes
Hit film fuels a run on replicas of classic cars
"Ford v Ferrari" ignited interest in Shelby Cobras and Ford GT40s.
Motor Mouth: Driver doesn't see the point of a multipoint inspection
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Elliott: NASCAR's new Next Gen car a step backward in safety
NASCAR's most popular driver said Saturday the sport has taken an unacceptable step backward in safety with its new Next Gen car, a rare public offering of opinion by Chase Elliott.
Motormouth: Parking brake is good only for parking
Q: What became of emergency brakes on cars? Now they have parking brakes. Can the parking brake be used in an emergency?A: The purpose of…
Edmunds: Hyundai Elantra N vs Volkswagen Golf GTI
Hyundai is one of just a few automakers that offer sporty performance-oriented versions of its small cars, and one of its newest is the 2022 Elantra N. Based on the redesigned and sharply styled Elantra small sedan, the N has a high-output engine, a sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes and other enhancements. It's a bona-fide sport sedan priced under $35,000.
Insurers say California's inaction threatens auto policies
Top U.S. insurance companies and associations say California is risking a crisis in the nation's largest automobile insurance market by refusing to approve any rate increases for more than two years, since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Minnesota's transition to electric vehicles is long, bumpy
Changes are underway, but the gap between climate goals and reality is wide.
Jeep building all-electric SUV fleet
Reservations will be available starting early next year.
Motormouth: Can a car wash mess up electronics?
Q: I have a 2019 Subaru Forester. I have been told that, because of the many electronic systems, I cannot go to a car wash…
Revamped Detroit auto show now also features new flying tech
The Detroit auto show has returned after a three-year absence with a roar. And a soar.
Fed attacks inflation with another big hike and expects more
Intensifying its fight against high inflation, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday by a substantial three-quarters of a point for a third straight time and signaled more large rate hikes to come — an aggressive pace that will heighten the risk of an eventual recession.
How steep Fed rate hikes affect your finances
Mortgage rates have jumped, home sales have slumped and credit cards and auto loans have gotten pricier. Savings rates are slightly juicier, though.
Edmunds: The pros and cons of vehicle touchscreens
There's no denying the impact that smartphones and tablets have had on modern vehicles. Look into just about any new car and you'll find a touchscreen and maybe even a bank of capacitive touch buttons that seek to approximate the function of mechanical buttons. The appeal is obvious: A cabin with these design elements can look sleek and modern. But there are drawbacks that aren't always considered.
US: 48 exploited pandemic to steal $250M from food program
United States authorities charged 48 people in Minnesota with conspiracy and other counts in what they said Tuesday was the largest pandemic-related fraud scheme yet, stealing $250 million from a federal program that provides meals to low-income children.
US traffic deaths dip in Q2 but still high as pandemic eases
The number of people killed on U.S. roadways fell slightly from April through June, the first decline in two years as pandemic-era reckless driving appeared to ease. But the government says the number of deaths remains at a crisis level.