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The hefty costs of heavier cars
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Sofia Terenzio
Jan 4, 2024
The trend of bigger, weightier vehicles — known as car bloat — has contributed to road fatalities and environmental contamination.
Here is how much more everything costs since the pandemic began
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 20, 2023
In 2022, inflation reached its highest level since 1981.
Apple would like to be the OS of your next car
by
Matt Levin
Jul 25, 2022
Apple has big plans for CarPlay.
Looking for a used car? You might have better luck ... soon.
Jul 21, 2022
Prices are still high, but demand is slackening and inventory is catching up, AutoNation reports.
The minivan is kind of making a comeback this summer
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 22, 2022
As travel picks up, the minivan is seeing a surge in popularity — and not just with families.
French car commercials will soon urge buyers to reconsider driving
Jan 14, 2022
Automakers will have to include language that suggests consumers take public transportation or bike or walk, especially for shorter trips.
Car dealerships short on cars, going big on prices
Dec 17, 2021
A dealer in the Los Angeles area describes bidding wars for the few vehicles that are on the lot.
For public good, not for profit.
Facing the electric vehicle era, Brits grow nostalgic about fossil-fueled cars
Aug 9, 2021
One of the hottest new attractions this summer is a car museum that offers visitors the chance to relive their petrol-driven past.
France’s budget electric vehicle looks like a toaster and is sold like one, too
Jul 21, 2021
Citroën's "mobility object" is a small two-seater — think of it as a four-wheel moped. No driver's license required.
How easy is it to find an affordable, energy-efficient car? Depends where you live.
by
Sean McHenry
Jun 23, 2021
Amy Harder at Breakthrough Energy describes her car-buying journey.