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Illinois among 15 hardest states to pass a driver's test, according to recent study
A recent study from an Arizona law firm examined the driving tests issued in all 50 U.S. states and revealed which states have the easiest and hardest exams, with Illinois and Indiana ending up on the same side of the spectrum.
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US probes complaints that automatic emergency braking comes on for no reason in 2 Honda models
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that automatic emergency braking can stop for no reason on two Honda models.
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Lower auto prices are finally giving Americans a break after years of inflationary increases
Price increases for cars and trucks in the United States, which helped fuel inflation for nearly three years, are slowing and in some cases falling, helping cool overall inflation and giving frustrated Americans more hope of finding an affordable vehicle. Behind the price slowdown is a vastly expanded number of vehicles on dealer lots after years of severe shortages. With...
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US regulators warn against putting aftermarket decals on your car's steering wheel
U.S. regulators are warning drivers to steer clear of aftermarket decals used to embellish a car’s logo on the center of its steering wheel.
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GM, Honda scrap plans to co-develop ‘affordable' sub-$30,000 EVs
The cancellation by GM and Honda is the latest in a growing number of decisions by automakers to scale back or scrap previously announced EV plans.
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Car enthusiasts find a DeLorean with just 977 miles on the odometer
Michael McElhattan and Kevin Thomas retrieved an old DeLorean vehicle inside an old barn in Wisconsin.
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Roadway deaths are on the rise, despite data suggesting new cars are safer
Government test data shows new passenger vehicles in the U.S. are extremely safe, but roadway deaths are steadily rising.
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New cars are data-collection hubs. Owners have no control over the information gathered
A new study finds most major brands admit they may be selling your personal data, with half saying they will share it with the government or law enforcement without a court order.
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US moves to force recall of 52 million air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel
The U.S. government is taking a big step toward forcing a defiant Tennessee company to recall 52 million air bag inflators that could explode, hurl shrapnel and injure or kill people.
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UAW's clash with Big 3 automakers shows off a more confrontational union as strike deadline looms
A 46% pay raise. A 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay. A restoration of traditional pensions. Theses are demands that a more combative United Auto Workers union has pressed.
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Burnt-out shell of a Ferrari race car sells for nearly $2 million at auction
The burnt-out 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial Spider Series I is one of only 13 ever produced.
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Bad credit? You're probably paying a lot more for auto insurance
If you’re a good driver and you have bad credit, you’re paying more for car insurance, according to a new study. That study from the Consumer Federation of America looked into how auto insurers use credit scores to help determine the rates they charge consumers. On average, a driver with a ‘poor to fair’ credit score has to pay...
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Bad credit? You're probably paying a lot more for auto insurance
If you’re a good driver and you have bad credit, you’re paying more for car insurance, according to a new study. PJ Randhawa has more details on our NBC 5 Responds report.
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Looking for a new car under $20,000? Good luck. Your choice has dwindled to just one vehicle
Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s only the Mitsubishi Mirage.
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29-year-old's self-driving car startup was born in a garage—now it has Bill Gates' attention and a $1 billion valuation
Since Alex Kendall co-founded Wayve in a garage in 2017, the self-driving car startup has grown rapidly amid the AI boom — with Bill Gates taking notice.
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Judge declines to approve Hyundai, Kia class-action settlement, calling it inadequate
The proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit over a surge in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts was valued at around $200 million.
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3 easy ways to prevent hot car deaths
Dozens of children die every year after being left in a hot car – but there are easy ways to make sure your family is protected. Here’s how to protect your child from vehicular heatstroke.
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U.S. investigating power-assisted steering failure complaints in more than 1.1 million older Ram pickup trucks
U.S. auto safety investigators have opened a probe into reports that some older Ram 1500 pickup trucks can lose their power-steering assistance with little or no warning.
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles, tell owners to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia told owners of nearly 92,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park outside because an electronic controller in an oil pump can overheat and cause fires.
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Changes coming for Illinois driver facilities as officials look to shorten wait times
Changes could soon be in store for Illinois drivers facilities in the coming months as officials aim to shorten wait times across the state. Mary Ann Ahern reports.