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Motor Mouth: Check the fine print on plan for prepaid oil changes
Hit film fuels a run on replicas of classic cars
"Ford v Ferrari" ignited interest in Shelby Cobras and Ford GT40s.
Motor Mouth: Driver doesn't see the point of a multipoint inspection
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Motormouth: Going by the book still is the best advice
Q: In light of your ongoing efforts to get people to crack open their owner's manuals, I thought you might enjoy this story. When I…
Edmunds looks at five fully loaded cars worth the price jump
The average transaction price for new vehicles has been steadily rising over the past few years. In April it was $40,545, a 3% increase from the prior year, according to Edmunds data. Some of this jump can be chalked up to people buying pricier trucks and SUVs, but another part of the story is their desire to get all the "bells and whistles," often found on the top trim levels.
Motormouth: Better battery life a priority for electric vehicles
Q: I live in Las Vegas and must replace my 12-volt battery every three years because of the heat. Will I have to worry about…
Safety ratings yanked after Tesla pulls radar from 2 models
Two key groups that offer automobile safety ratings are yanking their top endorsements from some Tesla vehicles because the company has stopped using radar on its safety systems.
'A whirlwind': 1st Ohio vaccine lottery winners speak out
The first winner of Ohio's first $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize was driving to her family's home in suburban Cleveland when she received a call about the good news — from Gov. Mike DeWine.
GM's newest vehicle: Off-road, self-driving rover for moon
General Motors is teaming up with Lockheed Martin to produce the ultimate off-road, self-driving, electric vehicles — for the moon.
Edmunds: Five fuel-efficient used car picks under $25,000
The price of gasoline is up more than a dollar on average in the last 12 months, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Used car prices are also up nearly 25%, partly due to a lack of inventory on the used market. This combination might make you more inclined to seek out a fuel-efficient vehicle for your next purchase.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:
Have auto crash tests become useless?
New tech has made old standards obsolete, critics warn.
Motormouth: AM radio is becoming a blast from the past
Q: I was beginning my quadrennial car search. I've had 11 Volvos since 1974 (I might be in a rut), and I'm looking to replace…
Ford's big bet: Fans of F-150 pickup will embrace electric
On the outside, the electric version of Ford's F-150 pickup looks much like its wildly popular gas-powered version. Yet the resemblance is deceiving. With its new battery-powered truck, Ford is making a costly bet that buyers will embrace a vehicle that would help transform how the world drives.
Edmunds: Less choice, higher car prices in chip shortage
The pandemic appears to be receding in the U.S. and the economy is recovering, yet car shoppers heading back to car dealerships are in for a surprise: There are fewer vehicles to choose from and higher prices as a result.
Motormouth: Car wrap gives a vehicle a new color
Q: I recently bought a 2021 Mazda SUV. It's white, and while that was the color I wanted at the time, now I am not…