Retail sales in the U.S. rose more than forecast in July as consumer spending rebounded at department stores, auto dealers and electronics outlets, easing some concern the biggest part of the economy was foundering.
This week the hosts of NPR's most popular non-news show Car Talk  Tom and Ray Magliozzi announced in a post on their site Time to Get Even
“Thinking about buying a Toyota? You might want to hurry up. #toyota”
Toyota has warned its U.S. dealers that the company's supply of new vehicles could become significantly impacted by the summer, according to a memo distributed on Sunday.
Driverless Car On Open Road: We have seen plenty of concepts for self-driving cars, but now BMW has done one of the most challenging d...
Better built cars and an uncertain economy mean that Americans are holding onto their cars for longer than ever and are doing more of their own repairs. Nearly half of those who already do their own auto repairs say they are doing more of them themselves this year; 3 in 4 of those who rely on a mechanic say that economic conditions are making them more likely to attempt their own repairs, according to a recent survey by AutoMD.com. But there are mistakes that even the most seasoned do-it-yourselfers can make. Whether you like to go under the hood or take your vehicle to the shop, here are 10 expensive repair and maintenance mistakes to avoid:
Americans have a weight problem, with more than a third of us estimated to fall into the obese category. It's a problem automakers are struggling with as well. Over the last several decades, the typical automobile has added hundreds of pounds, according to industry dat ?
North American Car of the Year award chosen by 50 automotive journalists.
Three years after the U.S. auto industry nearly collapsed, sales of cars and trucks are surging.
Read 'R.I.P. to 14 cars and trucks for 2012' on Yahoo! Autos. From rip-roaring rotary to Volvo's last wagon, these models drive off into the sunset.
LAS CRUCES ? Bo was never groomed. The beagle-bluetick-mix hound mix my parents owned for 14 years was shot twice, and run over by a car once throughout his long life.
Design competitions are a dime a dozen, so it?s hard to create something that stands out and piques the creative interest of talented designers. But we think we?ve done just that. Today, with great enthusiasm, we?re announcing the Porsche Next Design Challenge. The winner stands to get a very nice prize indeed: A one-year lease on a brand-new Porsche 911, or a cash-equivalent of $20,000. The challenge for you: Design an object smaller than a living room and bigger than a purse, which references three design elements taken from Porsche 911s of the past or present. (But not a car!)
“Getaround, The AirBnb For Cars, Finally Launches”
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STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Troubled automaker Saab, known for its quirky, rounded cars, moved closer to financial collapse Thursday after a Swedish court rejected its request
“End of the line for the Tesla Roadster #in”
Tesla Motors will stop taking orders for the Tesla Roadster sports car in about two months, the automaker says.
The last Ford Crown Victoria rolled off a Canadian assembly line marking the end of Ford's so-called Panther Platform vehicles, big heavy cars that have been popular with taxi fleets and police departments for decades.
“New UPS Trucks are Lighter, Greener - more plastic, less weight, smaller engines, less gas consumption #ups #in”
A body made of lightweight composite panels, LED lighting, a high-efficiency four-cylinder diesel engine and easily-repaired molded fenders may sound like the ideal basis for a fuel-efficient commuter car, but in this case it’s the latest prototype delivery truck being evaluated by UPS. The...
If you know you're going to have to buy a new gizmo every five years to keep doing business, then you're using up a fifth of that gizmo every ...
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A few tax tips for small businesses. Paying taxes and filing taxes can be a daunting job. If you’re in business, then you know why accounta...