Cars
FTC to car dealers: The advertised price has to be the real price
If a dealer advertises a car for $29,995, an ordinary customer should actually be able to buy it for $29,995, plus legitimate government charges.
Cars
Gas, electric, hybrid or some combination, cars are both an obsession and a necessity.
Cars
Speeding has become 'normal' for many drivers, AAA study finds
Nearly half of U.S. drivers say keeping up with traffic can be safer than obeying the speed limit
Recalls
Millions of cars can catch fire while parked — leaving owners with few good options
More than 3 million vehicles are under unusually urgent “park outside” recalls because they can catch fire even when turned off.
Money
Car costs, shopping habits and debt shape today's consumer picture
Consumers are being squeezed from all directions as prices and interest rates climb while household debt levels climb.
Insurance
Your auto insurance may not protect you as well as you think
Auto insurers failed to pay 45% of the liability and medical claims they resolved last year, up from about 35% a decade ago, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation.
Insurance
7 ways to keep your car insurer from denying your claim
You car insurance may not cover everything you think it does. This can cause big problems if you have an accident.
Health
Cyclospora balloons to 6,707 confirmed cases, largest in US history, Ford adds a recall, consumer confidence sinks
A string of negative news is reflected in a sinking consumer confidence rating.
Recalls
Ford recalls close to 1 million vehicles in a week
The safety story of the week is Ford's cascade. Ford Motor Co. has recalled close to 1 million vehicles in just the week ending July 24, Reuters reported via the Detroit Free Press.
Cars
Counterfeit airbags have killed 10 U.S. drivers, WSJ finds
Used cars that have been in accidents should be checked for bogus airbags
Cars
Slate bets Americans still want a cheap, simple truck
Slate Auto says its two-seat electric pickup will start at $24,950, making it one of the lowest-priced new vehicles in the U.S.
Cars
Tesla crashes into house, kills woman; feds investigating
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home near Houston, killing a 76-year-old woman who was inside. The driver told police he was using an automated driver-assistance system.
Cars
Stellantis lots are overflowing again — and shoppers may benefit
It's a headache for Stellantis and dealers but can mean bigger discounts for buyers