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Recall Alert: Kia Carnival, Sportage
Kia has issued a recall for about 101,000 vehicles because roof molding can detach and fly off into traffic. The…
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Four-Fifths of New Cars Worldwide Are Boring … er … Grayscale
Nineteen percent of car buyers worldwide made a slightly interesting decision last year, while 81% settled. [ed. Perhaps that’s overstating…
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Vroom Closes; What Shoppers Should Do
Yesterday, online used car seller Vroom announced that it “is discontinuing its e-commerce operations and winding down its used vehicle…
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Acura ZDX Starts At $64,500
Acura’s first electric vehicle (EV), the 2024 Acura ZDX, will appear in customer driveways in “early spring,” the company says.…
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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.