Stories Tagged as
Cars
Why self-driving cars are designed to look like overgrown toys
by
Nova Safo
Mar 9, 2021
To make customers comfortable with mobile robots, companies are designing in approachability and familiarity.
Vehicle sales tell story of separate economic realities
by
Erika Beras
Jan 15, 2021
The average selling price of new vehicles reached a record high in late 2020. Last year also saw vehicle loan debt increase to record levels.
Automakers announce furloughs due to COVID-19 shutdowns
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 8, 2020
The auto industry is juggling the need to cut costs while preserving its workforce to ramp up once factories reopen.
Some auto insurers offer discounts as COVID-19 curtails driving
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 7, 2020
The calculation is that fewer cars on the road result in fewer accidents, and savings on insurance payouts.
How many people were buying cars as COVID-19 restrictions took over?
by
Jack Stewart
Apr 1, 2020
In addition to a drop in demand, automakers have been forced to close factories.
Do people really buy cars as holiday gifts?
by
Jack Stewart
Dec 5, 2019
It might be a good time to find a bargain, but that present might not be appreciated.
Despite influx of new models, electric car sales expected to remain low
Nov 29, 2019
Flashy new debuts from Ford and others will not lift electric vehicle ownership above 5% by 2025, according to Kelley Blue Book.
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Classic cars offer students a route to modern auto repair
by
Carol Vassar
Aug 26, 2019
At one Connecticut school, the road to an auto repair career starts with vintage cars.
What it's like to live on an average wage in Shanghai
by
Jennifer Pak
Jul 18, 2019
China's official inflation is still under 3%, but residents complain that the cost of living in the financial hub of Shanghai just keeps getting higher.
The most "American-made" vehicles may surprise you
by
Jack Stewart
Jul 8, 2019
A Jeep takes the number one spot, but Honda takes second, third and fourth place.