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What Is Self-Driving?
A self-driving car is an independent or self-governing vehicle. Capable of safe operation under standard rules of travel without human intervention.
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What Is Range?
Range is the calculated distance an electric vehicle can travel on a full battery charge, and a gasoline-powered or hybrid vehicle can travel with a full tank of gas. EV range varies based on driving conditions and driver behavior, so all ranges are estimates. Similarly, gas-powered-vehicle range depends on multiple factors, including environmental conditions, the state of engine tune, driving behavior, and more.
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Some Automakers Have Nearly Twice the Supply of New Cars They Want
Americans bought a lot of cars in December, helping automakers to draw down an oversupply of new cars. But not…
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Average Used Vehicle Price Rose Slightly in December
Car shoppers have been seeing some pretty good news lately. But the aftereffects of a few rough years are still…
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Car Dealership Fairness Rules on Hold — For Now
The Federal Trade Commission just paused its own rule limiting the fees car dealerships can charge and the advertising tactics…
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Auto Credit Tightened in December
Access to auto credit tightened in December. More borrowers were approved, but loan terms shortened and down payments remain high.
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Survey: Americans Grew Happier With Car Shopping in 2023
After two bitter years of bad experiences, Americans didn’t mind car shopping as much in 2023. Almost seven in 10…
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Bucking Recent Trend, Cars Grew Less Affordable Last Month
The average American car shopper had a slightly harder time making the transaction work in December than in November. But…
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The Red Sea Conflict Is Slowing Car Production
The escalating crisis in the Red Sea is beginning to affect the global supply of new cars. We haven’t seen…
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Car Insurance Costs Rose 20% Last Year
The cost of the average car insurance policy last month was 20.3% higher than a year before, according to the…