Automakers are offering extreme deals. Buyers should proceed with caution
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business (CNN) -- Faced with plunging demand and a country in lockdown, automakers are offering never-before-seen deals to try to sell the cars, trucks and SUVs already sitting on dealer lots. A number of car companies, including…
American Family Insurance returning $25.8 million to Missouri customers, $14 million to Kansas
American Family Insurance will return approximately $25.8 million to Missouri and about $14 million to Kansas customers following recent approval by the state’s Division of Insurance.
Auto Club of Missouri announces $125 million in financial relief
Auto Club of Missouri announces $125 million in financial relief for auto insurance policyholders, free roadside assistance for medical personnel and first responders, and a $1,000,000 donation to United Way.
Average gas price drops 14 cents over 2 weeks to $2.01
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline fell 14 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.01 per gallon.
Auto insurance companies return $800 million in premiums because no one is driving
Two insurers -- Allstate and American Family Insurance -- announced Monday they will give back about $800 million to their auto insurance customers because people are driving far less during the coronavirus crisis.
Car sales are plunging in the US because of coronavirus
US car sales fell sharply in March, the latest blow to the nation's economy from the coronavirus outbreak.
Postponed: Railroad crossing upgrades to cause road closure
UPDATE: The railroad crossing work has been postponed. No new date of work has been released. PITTSBURG, KS – Weather permitting, the South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad Company railroad crossing at the intersection of Rouse Street and East 20th Street will…
Factories pivot to fight coronavirus, but challenges abound
General Motors, Ford, Rolls-Royce and other companies are talking to governments about converting idled factories to make vital goods to fight the coronavirus such as ventilators and surgical masks.
Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
Concerns about the spreading coronavirus has forced most of North America's auto plants to close temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said on Wednesday they would shut down all factories in the region, citing concerns for employees who work in close quarters building automobiles.
Volvo recalls vehicles to fix automatic braking malfunction
Volvo is recalling more than 736,000 vehicles worldwide because the automatic emergency braking system may not detect obstacles and stop the vehicles as designed. The recall covers certain 2019 and 2020 S60, V60, S90L and V90 models.
Edmunds: How to buy a high-demand car in a seller's market
By RONALD MONTOYA of Edmunds Nearly every time a hotly anticipated new or redesigned vehicle first hits dealer lots, a number of enterprising dealerships will take the opportunity to make some additional profit. The good news for consumers is that…
Toyota and Honda recall millions of vehicles
Two of Japan's biggest automakers, Toyota and Honda, are recalling millions of cars over unrelated safety issues.
Missouri lawmakers push bill to repeal motorcycle helmet law
Missouri lawmakers are pushing a bill that would make it so motorcycle riders can get on the open road without a helmet. Something that riders support, but officials say could lead to more fatalities.
Oklahoma Senators file bill To create ‘Make America Great Again’ license plates
Two Oklahoma State Senators have filed a bill to create new license plates with President Trump’s campaign slogan on them.
Tesla deliveries rise to record as car buyers rush for subsidies
SAN FRANCISCO - Tesla Inc. delivered a record 112,000 cars in the final three months of 2019, as buyers rushed to take advantage of subsidies being dialed back or eliminated altogether in three key markets this year. The electric-vehicle maker handed over 92,550 Model 3 and 19,450 Model S and Model X electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, according to a statement, eclipsing its previous ...
The auto industry won't ever be the same after a tumultuous 2019
The auto industry hasn't had a year like 2019 in quite some time, if ever. Mergers. Alliances. Plant closings. The longest, largest strike in decades.
