Cars

Auto industry braces for a blow from 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico

6:59pm March 03, 2025

by Camila Domonoske

The White House describes the tariffs as a response to inadequate border and drug enforcement. They are forecast to add thousands of dollars to the price of vehicles.

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Businesses, shoppers brace for higher prices if tariffs on Mexico and Canada imports start Saturday

11:48am January 31, 2025

President Trump renewed his threat to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as early as this weekend. The move could raise prices on everything from gasoline to guacamole.

Tesla is expected to unveil a robotaxi tonight: 5 things to know

5:00am October 10, 2024

On Thursday night, Tesla is holding a splashy event it’s calling “We, Robot.” CEO Elon Musk says fully autonomous vehicles are key to Tesla’s future, and for years he has promised they are coming.

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U.S. proposes ban on Chinese auto parts so cars 'can't be used against us'

8:45am September 23, 2024

The Biden administration has proposed a prohibition on Chinese and Russian automotive hardware and software to protect US drivers from 'disruption and sabotage'

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Tesla Under Pressure To Expand Supercharger Network Despite Layoffs

EVs are cleaner than gas cars, but a growing share of Americans don't believe it

5:00am September 23, 2024

Electric vehicles are caught up in the culture wars. Data from Ipsos shows the percentage of Americans who believe EVs are better for the environment than gas cars has dropped 5 points since 2022.

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Cyberattack Shuts Down Auto Dealership Software Systems Across The Nation

U.S. automakers had a punishing week — with a silver lining for shoppers

4:46pm July 26, 2024

by Camila Domonoske

The four major U.S. automakers — GM, Ford, Stellantis and Tesla — all reported earnings this week and saw their stocks decline. The auto industry is at a "Darwinian" inflection point, says one CEO.

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11 tips for a smooth EV road trip — without the range anxiety

5:31pm July 15, 2024

by Camila Domonoske

Considering taking an electric vehicle on a long drive? Plenty of people get range anxiety. But with more charging stations on the roads, things are getting easier. Still, you'll want to have a plan.

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Cars are visible in a general view from the Baltimore Port after the cargo ship Dali ran into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md., on Tuesday. The accident has temporarily closed the Port of Baltimore, which handles more vehicles per year than any other U.S. port.

National

Mercedes, GM, Stellantis scramble; Port jobs are at risk after Baltimore disaster

6:36pm March 26, 2024

by Camila Domonoske

Baltimore's port isn't one of the nation's largest, and some goods can be rerouted. But some auto companies are having to scramble, and the bridge disaster could spell trouble for local jobs.

A car accident is cleared at an intersection without power in Charlotte, N.C., on Dec. 24, 2022. Auto insurance costs are soaring — well outpacing overall inflation.

Economy

4 reasons why your car insurance premium is soaring

1:44pm September 13, 2023

by Scott Horsley

The cost of car insurance has jumped more than 19% in the last year, far outpacing overall inflation. There are several reasons why that's happening.

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Bruce Pascal is an avid Hot Wheels collector who boasts a collection of more than 4,000 cars.

Arts

Why Hot Wheels are one of the most inflation-proof toys in American history

11:08am December 16, 2022

by Fernando Alfonso III

Inflation, the curse of our pocketbooks and the Federal Reserve, has hit almost every good in the U.S. But the price of a beloved toy has managed to hover around $1 — for more than 50 years.