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Cars
Why some drivers are still hesitant to go electric
by
Henry Epp
May 17, 2024
EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids made up 18% of new vehicle sales in the U.S. in the first quarter of this year. But that share was down slightly from the previous quarter.
You're not imagining it: Car insurance costs 22% more than it did last year
Apr 17, 2024
And people are increasingly shopping around for a better deal, according to new data from JD Power. Finding one is another matter.
Car dealers' inventories are up, so haggling and incentives are back
by
Henry Epp
Mar 11, 2024
They aren't keeping as many vehicles on their lots as before the pandemic, but they have way more than they had during it.
The hefty costs of heavier cars
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Sofia Terenzio
Jan 4, 2024
The trend of bigger, weightier vehicles — known as car bloat — has contributed to road fatalities and environmental contamination.
A good repo man is hard to find
by
Matt Levin
Nov 7, 2023
The repossession industry is struggling with an enduring labor shortage, while 1.5 million car repos are expected this year.
The "lumpy" road to affordable EVs just got a little longer
Oct 25, 2023
Even though prices have come down and the federal government is helping with rebates, the average price is still above $50,000.
Here is how much more everything costs since the pandemic began
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 20, 2023
In 2022, inflation reached its highest level since 1981.
For public good, not for profit.
Why some car parts are still hard to find
by
Henry Epp
Sep 18, 2023
Dealers are still playing catch-up after the chip shortage and suppliers are building parts for new cars rather than those on the road.
Older cars, more complex parts: Why the cost of automotive repairs is up 17% since last year
Sep 14, 2023
Another example of inflation caused by the pandemic.
Cars: Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Livi Burdette
Aug 15, 2023
Affordability has broken down, but the costs of not having your own vehicle are even higher for many. Marin Cogan of Vox explains.