
Experts: Falling prices make now a good time to buy a used car
Used car prices fell 2% in November and 3% in December, according to a January report by iSeeCars.com
Used car prices fell 2% in November and 3% in December, according to a January report by iSeeCars.com
In many cases these days, the price of a used two- or three-year-old car can rival the price of a brand-new version of the exact same car.
| John Matarese
The number of charging stations in the U.S. is not up to demand, especially as more automakers and customers move toward electric vehicles.
| Scripps News Staff
What if you never had to worry about sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic? Flying cars present that opportunity — but they’re not a reality yet.
Flying cars — a long-envisioned but elusive concept — are closer to taking flight. But the launch of a prototype at CES was unexpectedly delayed.
| Matt Simon
Experts blame rising traffic deaths on dangerous driving behaviors as well as inadequate infrastructure.
| Scripps News Staff
A recent study analyzed more than 2 million cars to find out which may last the longest. Six Toyotas, two Chevys, a GMC and one Honda made the list.
If you're planning to buy a used car, looking for certain brands and features can help ensure that your vehicle will last for years to come.
Ford said it has received 20 reports of fires, including three that ignited nearby structures.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
There are several choices when it comes to fuel-efficient vehicles. Here’s the difference between traditional hybrids and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
The company, formerly Fiat Chrysler, is telling people to stop driving certain 2005 through 2010 model years after three more air bag deaths.
| AP
Electric vehicles are soaring in popularity, but how and where to charge up remains a dilemma that's a barrier for most renters.
| AP
Thieves have targeted Dodge vehicles with a locksmith's tool that can clone keys by plugging into interior ports in the cars.
| AP
Getting more electric vehicles on the roads is a key part of President Joe Biden’s plan to fight off the worst effects of climate change.
| James Packard and Emily Grossberg
President Biden announced $900 million to install EV chargers along 53,000 miles of U.S. highways, as the show returned after a COVID-19 hiatus.
Stubborn inflation coupled with supply chain issues have made the auto market feel impossible for consumers.
The president is expected to promote the new climate, tax and health care law that offers tax incentives for buying electric vehicles.
| AP
California's Air Resources Board approved a sales ban of all new, gas-powered vehicles by 2035, which could slash the state's emissions.
Rhodium is used in car converters, but as the rarest metal in the world, it's also valued for jewelry, high-end mirrors, and electrical devices.
Electric vehicles are on the rise, as many consumers are considering an electric car over gasoline cars to save money.
Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess will be succeeded by Oliver Blume, who is now CEO of Porsche.
| AP
Local car repair shops in the Las Vegas Valley say the increase in customers have been over 70%.
| Kay McCabe and KTNV
Gas prices are finally starting to decrease. The average cost of unleaded gas has dropped one or two cents every few days.
Recent data show the average price of a car payment hit an all-time high last month: over $700 a month.
| Isbella Diaz
After an Amtrak train collided with a dump truck in Missouri, Newsy found incidents at similar highway-rail crossings are happening more often.
It's not just at the pump. You may be spending more money in getting your car repaired, as Newsy's national correspondent Cat Sandoval reports.
| Cat Sandoval and Scripps News Staff
Car buyers are dealing with high interest rates as car makers continue to face supply chain issues.
Six people died in those crashes over a 10-month period. That's a teeny, tiny fraction of the 38,824 killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020.
| James Packard and AP
Automakers are making more electric vehicles, and Americans are buying them. But they're not that accessible to everyone in the U.S.
| Scripps News Staff
With high gas prices, the appeal for electric vehicles is rising.
According to Ford, the F-150 Lightning will have an estimated range of about 320 miles and the vehicle's pricing starts at $39,947.
| AP
An electrified vehicle generally means a gas-electric hybrid or a plug-in rechargeable hybrid.
| AP
U.S. expansion and development has historically favored the automobile.
| Meg Hilling and Scripps News Staff and Emily Grossberg
The recall covers certain Atlas SUVs from the 2019 through 2023 model years, as well as the 2020 through 2023 Atlas Cross Sport.
| AP