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$5 Gas Is Here: AAA Says Nationwide Average Hits New High
The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever. Auto club AAA said the average price on Saturday was $5.00. Motorists in some parts of the country, especially California, are paying far above that. The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it’s up $1.93 from...
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Car Tracking Program Attempts to Thwart Thefts in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Police are offering new technology to try to put a stop to vehicle thefts.
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Which Electric Car Is Best for the Environment and Your Budget?
Demand for electric cars is on the rise—but which green vehicles are the best for the environment and your budget? Hint: They aren’t the Tesla.
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IIHS Names Top Safety Picks for 2022
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released its latest list of cars that earned a Top Safety Pick award, with an emphasis on crash prevention systems and headlights.
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How to Know If Your Car Is American-Made
A sticker notice on a new car may not indicate that it is American-made, and a Japanese or German vehicle might rely heavily on U.S. labor.
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Buying a New Car Is a Challenge Amid a Global Chip Shortage and Limited Inventory. Here Are Tips for Finding a Decent Deal
Dealerships are offering fewer incentives to sell new cars, given how quickly inventory is flying off the lots amid continuing strong demand from consumers.
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Used Car Prices Have Surged. Here's How to Make That Work to Your Advantage
Although dealerships aren’t negotiating much on price, there may be ways to capitalize on the current elevated values of used cars.
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‘Flying Car' Model Completes Flight Between Airports in Slovakia
A company known as Klein Vision has developed a model for its dual-mode car-aircraft vehicle, ‘AirCar,’ which just successfully completed a flight between airports in Slovakia. Here’s what you need to know.
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US Traffic Deaths Up 7% Last Year, Highest Number Since 2007
The government’s highway safety agency says U.S. traffic deaths rose 7% last year
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Chip Shortage Means It May Be Hard to Find New Cars — and Your Trade-In Might Be Worth More
Automakers are cutting production as they grapple with a global shortage of computer chips, and that’s making dealers nervous
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NHTSA Investigates Honda Accords for Steering Issue
More than 100 complaints report Honda Accords from 2013 to 2015 have steering wheels that jerk suddenly to one side without warning. Honda is conducting an internal review as well. News4’s Susan Hogan reports.
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Ford Recalls 661,000 Explorer SUVs Over Risk of Detaching Roof Covers
Ford Motor Co. announced on Monday that it is recalling 661,000 Explorer SUVs at the request of U.S. regulators over concerns that the roof covers could become detached.
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Why Small Planes Still Use Leaded Fuel Decades After Phase-Out in Cars
Although leaded gasoline was fully phased out in 1996 with the passage of the Clean Air Act, it still fuels a fleet of 170,000 piston-engine airplanes and helicopters. Leaded aviation fuel, or avgas, now makes up “the largest remaining aggregate source of lead emissions to air in the U.S.,” according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Consumer Reports' Top Picks for 2021 Vehicles
Each year more than 250 models vie for car shoppers’ hearts, minds and driveways. Which ones are the very best?
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Consumer Reports' Top Picks for 2021 Vehicles
They all score high marks in CR’s tests and surveys, and each comes standard with lifesaving safety features. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan reports.
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Insecure Wheels: Police Turn to Car Data to Destroy Suspects' Alibis
On June 26, 2017, the lifeless body of Ronald French, a bearded auto mechanic with once-twinkling eyes, was mysteriously found in a cornfield in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
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How to Find a Good End-Of-Year Deal If You're in the Market for a New Car
While incentives are not as plentiful as they typically are in December, you can still find some makes and models with good deals.
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How to Tidy Up Your Finances Before the End of the Year
As the year winds down, financial experts say it’s a good time to tidy up your finances and plan for the new year. Retirees Mark and Midge Mayer live off their social security and pension. They also have a retirement account to fund the extras, something they didn’t need this year because of the pandemic.
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Can a Car Make You Happy?
Consumer Reports asked its members to rate their vehicles. Susan Hogan reveals the rides that left owners most satisfied.
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How to Give to Charity This Holiday Season
When you donate to a charity, you want to make sure your money is being used wisely. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shows you how to make your contribution count.