Stories Tagged as
Cars
Some auto insurers offer discounts as COVID-19 curtails driving
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 7, 2020
The calculation is that fewer cars on the road result in fewer accidents, and savings on insurance payouts.
How many people were buying cars as COVID-19 restrictions took over?
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 1, 2020
In addition to a drop in demand, automakers have been forced to close factories.
Do people really buy cars as holiday gifts?
by
Jack Stewart
Dec 5, 2019
It might be a good time to find a bargain, but that present might not be appreciated.
Despite influx of new models, electric car sales expected to remain low
Nov 29, 2019
Flashy new debuts from Ford and others will not lift electric vehicle ownership above 5% by 2025, according to Kelley Blue Book.
Classic cars offer students a route to modern auto repair
by
Carol Vassar
Aug 26, 2019
At one Connecticut school, the road to an auto repair career starts with vintage cars.
What it's like to live on an average wage in Shanghai
by
Jennifer Pak
Jul 18, 2019
China's official inflation is still under 3%, but residents complain that the cost of living in the financial hub of Shanghai just keeps getting higher.
The most "American-made" vehicles may surprise you
by
Jack Stewart
Jul 8, 2019
A Jeep takes the number one spot, but Honda takes second, third and fourth place.
For public good, not for profit.
How is it that gas prices can be so different block to block?
by
Renata Sago
Apr 29, 2019
Drivers know that gas prices can be kind of all over the map. It varies quite a bit by state. And sometimes you find notable differences between stations in the same confined area, even though most factors affecting cost such as local taxes, the cost of crude, transportation fees, are applicable to all stations in […]
Why Big Tech wants to get inside your car
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Apr 10, 2019
A look at the data and dollars hiding behind the dashboard.
Closing Mexico border could bring U.S. auto production to a halt
Apr 2, 2019
The White House is backtracking slightly on President Trump’s recent threats to close the U.S.-Mexico border on security concerns. Today, Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said there’s no specific timeline and that it’s “not our first choice,” but she also said it may be the best decision. However, the economic consequences of closing the southern border […]