Peter Valdes-Dapena
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The car of the future? Ford applies for patent on car that can automatically repossess itself
Ford has some interesting ideas on what self-driving cars might soon be able to do. Besides freeing us from the tedium of commuting, the company envisions cars that could repossess themselves. → Read More
Nissan recalling more than 700,000 SUVs that can accidentally shut off while driving
Nissan is recalling more than 700,000 Rogue and Rogue Sport compact SUVs because they can be shut off accidentally while driving. → Read More
Carvana's losses widen as the used-car market stalls
Last year was a wreck for Carvana, the online used-car seller known for its tall glass "car vending machines." In 2022, the company sold fewer cars than it had the year before — the first time that's happened in nine years — and the company's losses grew as the used car market soured. → Read More
Hyundai and Kia roll out software patch that makes cars harder to steal
The patch will be installed free of charge on vulnerable models, with software that requires an actual key in the ignition to turn the vehicle on. → Read More
Hyundai and Kia roll out software patch that makes cars harder to steal
The patch will be installed free of charge on vulnerable models, with software that requires an actual key in the ignition to turn the vehicle on. → Read More
Hyundai and Kia roll out software patch that makes cars harder to steal
The patch will be installed free of charge on vulnerable models, with software that requires an actual key in the ignition to turn the vehicle on. → Read More
Hyundai and Kia roll out a software patch that makes cars harder to steal
Hyundai and Kia are offering a new free software patch to owners of 8.3 million vehicles that are so easy to steal that some insurance companies refuse to offer coverage for them in certain markets. → Read More
Hyundai starts EV subscriptions for those who only need a car sometimes
For those who really don't want a long term commitment but who may try out living with an electric vehicle, Hyundai is starting a car subscription service. Hyundai's new Evolve+ program is designed for the "EV-curious," or for those who only need a car temporarily, like "snowbirds" who move to southern states just for a few months. → Read More
Bugatti just sold its last purely gas-powered car for $10.7 million, setting a world auction record for a new car
Bugatti sold its last purely gas-powered supercar at a Paris auction Wednesday for more than $10 million, setting a world auction record for a new car. → Read More
Some auto insurers are refusing to cover certain Hyundai and Kia models
"This is a serious problem impacting our customers and the entire auto insurance industry." → Read More
Some auto insurers are refusing to cover certain Hyundai and Kia models
"This is a serious problem impacting our customers and the entire auto insurance industry." → Read More
Some auto insurers are refusing to cover certain Hyundai and Kia models
"This is a serious problem impacting our customers and the entire auto insurance industry." → Read More
Why some cars from the 1990s are soaring in value
Not that long ago, cars from the 1990s were just used cars. And, really, most of them still are, if they're still running at all. But as millenials get older, gain some disposable income, and pine for the cars of their own youth, many of these cars have crossed the threshold to becoming sought after collectibles with rising values in the car collecting world. → Read More
Electric vehicle sales hit a tipping point in 2022
Electric vehicles accounted for 5.6% of all new vehicles sold last year, according to Kelley Blue Book. → Read More
Electric vehicle sales hit a tipping point in 2022
Electric vehicles accounted for 5.6% of all new vehicles sold last year, according to Kelley Blue Book. → Read More
Electric vehicle sales hit a tipping point in 2022
Electric vehicles accounted for 5.6% of all new vehicles sold last year, according to Kelley Blue Book. → Read More
Electric vehicle sales hit a tipping point in 2022
Next time you're circling a full parking lot, try to remember what you saw in it just a couple of years ago. Things are different, now. There are a lot more electric vehicles and they aren't just Teslas anymore, either. → Read More
Subaru recalling 270,000 SUVs due to fire risk
If drivers notice smoke or odors coming from the vehicle's dashboard or footwell area while driving, Subaru advises them to immediately pull over. → Read More
Subaru recalling 270,000 SUVs due to fire risk
If drivers notice smoke or odors coming from the vehicle's dashboard or footwell area while driving, Subaru advises them to immediately pull over. → Read More
Subaru recalling 270,000 SUVs due to fire risk
If drivers notice smoke or odors coming from the vehicle's dashboard or footwell area while driving, Subaru advises them to immediately pull over. → Read More