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By Kate Gibson Mar 6, 2018

Lyft Offers Free Rides to March For Our Lives Rally-Goers

Co-founders of ride-hailing service praise student organizers of event scheduled for March 24.

By Kate Gibson Mar 6, 2018

About Half of Uber, Lyft Drivers Make Less Than Minimum Wage: Revised Estimate

Initial revision to findings still doesn't paint a glowing wage picture for those that work for the ride-hailing services.

By Kate Gibson Mar 6, 2018

Americans Are Borrowing More Than Ever For Cars

Average new-vehicle loan rises to $31,099 in the fourth quarter, Experian says.

By Kate Gibson Mar 6, 2018

Online Marketplace Cars.com is Hauling in Cash

Nine months after going public, online automative marketplace reports on earnings.

By Kate Gibson Mar 5, 2018

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Interest Rates on Auto Loans Highest in Eight Years

The average annual percentage rate on new financed vehicles was 5.2 percent last month, according to analysts at Edmunds.

By Kate Gibson Mar 5, 2018

NJ Transit Suspends Worker for 'Reprehensible' Conduct

A crew member allegedly announced immigration agents were on the train looking for 'illegals.'

By Kate Gibson Mar 5, 2018

Gas Prices Climb for Half of the Nation

AAA says 63 percent of U.S. motorists can fill up for $2.50 a gallon or less.

By Kate Gibson Mar 5, 2018

Lifetime Odds of Dying in a Car Crash at 1 in 102

Americans fear flying and natural disasters, but fatal injuries actually occur in more mundane scenarios, the National Safety Council says.

By Kate Gibson Mar 2, 2018

TSA, Amtrak Test Explosive-Detection Technology

The Transportation Safety Administration says it's partnering with passenger railway service in trying out the devices in mass transit setting.

By Kate Gibson Mar 2, 2018

Amtrak Suspends Service Along Northeast Corridor Due to Storm

A late-winter storm is causing havoc with rail travel in the Northeast.

By Kate Gibson Mar 2, 2018

New Car Sales Continuing to Fall, Analysts Say

Cox Automotive economist says it'll be the weakest February sales period since 2015.

By Kate Gibson Mar 2, 2018

Gas-Saving Tips as Prices Are Poised to Rise

AAA offers advice to consumers ahead of the anticipated price spike headed to the pumps in early April.

By Kate Gibson Mar 1, 2018

Coming to a Pump Near You: Gas-Price Spike

The cost of filling up has declined in recent weeks, but AAA forecasts a change this spring.

By Kate Gibson Mar 1, 2018

Most Low-Mileage Drivers Don't Get Insurance Rate Break

Consumer Federation of America finds that how much motorists drive has little to do with auto insurance rates.

By Kate Gibson Mar 1, 2018

New Car Prices Rise: Buyers Are Paying Extra for Tech

Analysts estimate average price for light vehicle in the U.S. last month at $35,444.

By Kate Gibson Feb 28, 2018

Report Details New Jersey Transit's Concealed Risks

Documents obtained by Bloomberg News detail myriad of safety woes at railway that carries 95,000 to New York City each day.

By Kate Gibson Feb 28, 2018

CarMax Loses Round in Dispute Over Recalled Cars

Consumer advocates claim victory in legal battle with the nation's biggest used-car dealer.

By Kate Gibson Feb 27, 2018

Another Forecast Calling for February Decline in U.S. Car Sales

Incentive spending is in a position to drop for the first time since 2013, analysts say.

By Kate Gibson Feb 27, 2018

Gas Price Drop Continues: Pump Prices Cheapest This Month

AAA reiterates that the motorist club does not expect gas prices to stay this cheap.

By Kate Gibson Feb 26, 2018

Transportation Safety Rules Kicked to the Curb Under Trump, AP Reports

In an exclusive, the Associated Press says many safety regulations have been indefinitely delayed by the White House in sweeping retreat from regulations.

By Kate Gibson Feb 26, 2018

NASCAR Legend Richard Petty to Auction Cars and Trophies

After 'accumulating stuff' for eight decades, Petty tells the Associated Press he's ready to sell autos and other memorabilia.

By Kate Gibson Feb 26, 2018

Hyundai Recalls Nearly 44,000 Vehicles to Fix Steering Defect

Carmaker says wheel could separate from column while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

By Kate Gibson Feb 26, 2018

Toyota Camry Recall: 11,800 Cars Could Leak Fuel

Incorrectly connected fuel lines could leak in 2018 Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines, automaker says.

By Kate Gibson Feb 23, 2018

Monster Moto Recalls Mini Bikes Due to Fire Risk

There were 38 reports of leaking gasoline.

By Kate Gibson Feb 22, 2018

Auto-Sales Slide Continues in February

The car industry is coming off of 'unsustainably' high sales and incentives in 2018, analysts say.