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Why have car repairs gotten so expensive?
Aug 7, 2023
The cost of car maintenance and repair is rising much faster than inflation.
After years of not being able to get them, Americans want their wheels — no matter the cost
Jul 6, 2023
New light vehicle sales, including cars, SUVs and pickups, were up about 20% in June from this time a year ago.
New car sales have slowed amid higher prices and interest rates
Mar 6, 2023
There are plenty of cars on lots, unlike a year ago. It's buyers who are in short supply.
It's 2023: Does anyone want to buy a car?
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 18, 2023
Electric vehicle sales are up, but is demand for cars overall taking a dip?
Why Kia's confusing new logo might actually be good for business
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 9, 2023
A logo expert weighs in on “KN car” confusion and the wider design trend Kia’s logo exemplifies.
Ford announces layoffs amid transition to electric vehicles
by
Lily Jamali
Aug 23, 2022
One of America's largest automakers announced that it would cut 3,000 jobs to lower costs amid its shift toward EVs.
The trucking industry is coming down from its pandemic boom
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jul 5, 2022
Many independent drivers are starting to see lower rates and increased fuel costs, says Lewie Pugh, executive vice president of the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association.
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Does Tesla actually want competitors to make electric cars?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Aug 27, 2021
There's a disconnect between what CEO Elon Musk says and what he does, according to auto journalist Jamie Kitman.
GM pursues winning skill set with big layoffs
by
Justin Ho
Nov 26, 2018
General Motors is shutting down production of some of its less-profitable vehicles, closing some plants and cutting an estimated 14,000 jobs. It will double its investment in autonomous and electric cars in the next two years in an effort to get ahead of major changes in the automotive landscape in America. Click the audio player […]
With auto tariffs on the horizon, a warning from U.S. carmakers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Aug 21, 2018
"I am cautiously pessimistic" about trade in this economy, a member of the motor vehicle supplier industry says.