Auto Service & Towing

Bad things happen if you don't take care of your car. Unfortunately, bad things can also happen when you do. Finding the right service center is crucial. Should you go to the dealer, an independent garage or a national chain like Sears or Midas? Stephanie Moore's Finding Mr. Right will get you started.

Where to go for a simple oil change? Tara Mello outlines the pluses and minuses of each in Jiffy Lube or Mr. Goodwrench?

National Chains

Local & Regional

Canada

Economy Lube, Waterloo, Ontario

Arizona

Trans-Plant Plus Transmissions, Tempe

California

ARCO gas station
Code 4 Towing, San Bernardino

Florida

A&W Mufflers, Daytona
Dealer Direct Transmission and Automotive Repair, Orlando
Jubin Auto Repair, Oakland Park, FL
Outlaw Towing, Port Richey
Paladin Auto Service, Port Richey
SuperSport Auto, Miami
Techmaster Auto Repair, Lake Worth
Transmissions Unlimited, North Miami Bch

Georgia

Memorial Auto Repair, Decatur

Indiana

Auto Tire Car Care Centers, Indianapolis
Indy Tire and Auto Service, Indianapolis

Maryland

Auto Stop Limited, Baltimore
Clark's Automotive, Baltimore
Merchants Tire & Auto
Precision Collision Car Care Center, Annapolis
Quick Response Towing, Baltimore

Massachusetts

Brighton Motor Services, Brighton
Lambert's Auto Repair, Brockton
Raz's Auto Repair, Charlton

Missouri

Bossert Autobody & Tow, Kansas City
Main Street Auto Repair, Kansas City
O'Brien Automotive Services, Ferndale

Nevada

Auto Bello Collision, Las Vegas
Tires Plus, Gardnerville
TNH Auto Wrecking, Las Vegas
Wrenche's Automotive Center, Las Vegas

New Jersey

Freedom Auto Center, Toms River
Ocean County Auto Parts, Bayville
Posh Lube, Plainfield
Scotch Plains Gulf, Scotch Plains

New York

Apple Coach Works, Glen Cove
Auto Repair Zone, Long Island City
D&D Auto Service, The Bronx
Diesel Doctor, Manorville
International Diesel, Ronkonkoma
King Bear Automotive Center, Bronx
Malibu Auto Repair, Brooklyn
Pine Hollow Auto Care, Oyster Bay
Preferred Plus Auto Repair Inc., Staten Island
Rudtners Racing Group, Freeport
Smith Point Auto Repair, Shirley, NY
Stack's Auto Service & Tires, Babylon, NY
STS Tire & Auto, Multiple Locations
United Springfield Auto Repair, Jamaica
Xtreme Body & Fender, Brooklyn

North Carolina

Precision Tune, Raleigh

Ohio

True Quality Collision, Moraine

Oregon

All-Ways Towing, Portland
Fords And More, Beaverton

Pennsylvania

Davis General Auto & Truck Repair, Collegeville

South Carolina

Auto Care Express, Mt Pleasant
Cottman Transmission, Greenville
Ed Allgoods Custom Wheels Rims and Tires, Pendleton
Spiveys Wrecker Service, North Charleston

Tennessee

Cisco Travel Plaza, Goodlettsville
Haller Complete Automotive Repair, Clarksville
Sam & Robin's East Transmission, Bluff City

Texas

A+ Transmission Specialists
Auto Check, Houston
Auto Glass Pro's, Dallas
Auto Reda, Houston
Brake Check, San Antonio
Stop-N-Lube, Kingsville

Virginia

A-1 Towing Service, Alexandria
B-Safe Auto Glass, Winchester
Dominion Towing
Hampton Roads Towing
Merchants Tire & Auto
Reliable Transmissions, Newport News
SS Auto Works LLC, Richmond, VA

Washington

Bellevue Auto Service & Electric, Bellevue
Dan's Auto Repair, Seattle

New Companies

Auto News

Is Gasoline Going to $5 A Gallon This Summer? Former Shell CEO thinks there's a 50-50 chance

Kia Plans a Rear-Wheel-Drive 'Halo' Car Hopes to build on Hyundai's success with the Equus

Feds Probe Door Fires in 2007 Toyotas Window switch may be to blame for Camry, RAV4 fires

Gas Prices Rise Three Cents In Last Week Prices rise despite increasing stockpiles of fuel

Gasoline Prices Are High, But U.S. Using Less Imported Oil Could U.S. be on the way to energy independence?

Mitsubishi Electric i-MIEV Takes "Greenest Car" Title Ousts eight-time winner Honda Civic Natural Gas model

Natural Gas Becoming Popular Among Oklahoma Motorists Clean-burning and cheap, CNG is hard to find in most of the country

Five Ways Car Ads Mislead Consumers Ads may be technically true but vital details may be missing

Gas Prices On The Rise Again Refineries cutting back production in the face of weak demand keeps prices high

Unhappy Honda Owner Gets $9,867 Judgment After Opting Out of Class Action Civic Hybrid didn't deliver the 50 mpg it promised, suit charges

Record-High Gas Prices Expected This Year Prices inching up; analysts fear it's the calm before the storm

Auto Parts Suppliers Fined $548 Million, Sentenced to Prison for Price-Fixing DENSO, Yazaki Corps. plead guilty to price-fixing, bid-rigging

Feds Upgrade Probe of Jeep Airbag Incidents Airbags deployed for no reason in 87 incidents, agency says

Gas Prices Little Changed In Last Week Volatile oil prices finally calm down a bit

Auto Dealers Oppose New Fuel Economy Standards Would price many Americans out of new car market, director says

Spare Tires Face Extinction in New Cars Another casualty of cost-cutting, fuel-efficiency standards

Studies: Friends In Car Increase Teen Accident Risk Could be as big a distraction as cell phones

Jeep And Chrysler Also Had Big 2011 Carmakers benefits from drop in Japanese production

Gas Prices Drop A Penny In Last Week Rising dollar and falling demand hold prices in check

VW Disputes GM's Claim to No. 1 Spot Volkswagen says it would be first if its affiliate sales were included, as GM's are

GM Becomes Top Car Seller Again Reclaims the title from Toyota

Prius Leaves GM's Volt in the Dust Toyota sells more Prius V wagons in two months than GM sells Volts all year

Study: Feds Need to Step Up Oversight of Auto Electronics Unexplained sudden acceleration in Toyotas shows weaknesses in current system

Fiat Plans a 500 Hatchback, With More Room for Stuff The Fiat 500 was slow off the line but dealers are betting it catches up

Used Car Prices On The Rise Kelly Blue Book says selection of late model cars getting smaller

TrueCar.com Knuckles Under to State Regulations Online car discounter ran afoul of anti-brokering laws in many states

Gas Prices Rise Four Cents In Last Week But prices go down in Utah and Wyoming

What's On Your Mind? EZ Pass, Fake Debt Collector Scam, Amazon.com Our daily look at consumer reviews

Biggest States Get Top Traffic Safety Rankings Auto safety group issues its annual report card

Do You Really Need A Hybrid To Save Gas? New gas-powered cars getting hybrid-like mileage

New Dodge Dart Channels the Alfa Romeo Chrysler hopes to get back onto the compact/midsize track quickly

Ford Announces Plug-In Version Of Fusion Car will compete with Chevy Volt and debut later this year

Gas Prices Following Oil Prices Higher Mountain west and plains states now enjoy cheapest fuel

Volt Battery Problems Fixed, GM Says Changes will reduce fire danger during and after collisions, company says

Oil Insider Sees Move To Natural Gas Motor Fuel Transition could begin this year, says Gulf Oil CEO

Congress Lets Ethanol, Electric-Charging-Station Tax Credits Expire But $7,500 credit still available for electric-car buyers

Feds Investigating Rust Issues on Older Ford, GM Vans Fuel leaks and corrosion in wheel wells causing concern

Battery Fire Danger Leads to Recall of Fisker's First Model Problem with hose clamps could cause short circuit and start a fire

Missouri Auto Finance Firm Faces Fraud Charges Firm accused of selling cars without titles

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Priced at $26,610 for 2012 Additions for the new year mostly in the gadgets category

What's On Your Mind? Buick, Priceline, Victoria's Secret Our daily look at consumer reviews

Tesla's Model S Charged Up & Ready for Mid-2012 Top-of-the-line electric sedan priced at $92,400

Sears Offers a Wireless Electric Car Charger At the end of a long day, who has time to plug in the car?

Feds Drain Hydro-Assist Fuel Cell Claims Turn water into gas? Not likely, the FTC charges

GM Promises to Extend Saab Warranties Not many unsold Saabs left; is it a good time to buy one?

Consumers Had Record Gasoline Bills In 2011 Average bill hits $4,155 for the year

Saab Reaches the End of the Road Game over; Swedish automaker is out of time and out of money

Ho Ho Ho! Gas Prices Still Falling Prices at the pump resume decline after brief pause

Last Ford Ranger Rolls Off the Line Next Week Compact pickup truck loses out to brawnier siblings

Ford, Hyundai, VW Finalists for Car of the Year BMW, Honda, Range Rover competing for truck honors

Subaru Wins Top Safety Ratings for Every 2012 Model Stronger roofs bolster safety ratings of many models

Feds Call For Nationwide Ban On Driver Use Of Cell Phones Blame texting for serious accident involving school buses in Missouri

Toyota Most-Researched Car Brand 2011 Kelly Blue Book tracks which cars consumers search

Honda Plans to Recast Its Acura Brand Gives up its long quest for top-tier luxury status

Not Quite Ready For a Hybrid? Try This "Mild" hybrids offer a pretty big boost for the buck

Fiat 500 Gets a 3-Star Safety Rating From Feds Lowest rating of any new model tested so far

Gas Prices May Have Bottomed, For Now But average price drops below $4 a gallon in Alaska

Law? What Law? Texting Continues Behind The Wheel Study finds texting while driving is increasing

Nissan Leaf Now Available in Seven More States Automaker plans to offer the Leaf in all 50 states by March 2012

2010 Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 1949 Fatalities declined even as traffic increased 1.6%

GM Nears a Fix For Chevy Volt's Battery Pack Reinforced case, laminated wires would provide more protection

Chevy Volt Keeps Top Safety Rating Despite Fire Reports Influential insurance group keeps five-star safety rating for the Volt

America Becoming a Net Gasoline Exporter U.S. demand is down but prices haven't fallen that much

U.S. Becoming an Exporter of Toyotas Kentucky-build Camry will be exported to South Korea

Electric Car Start-Up Shuts Down Aptera runs out of time and money, closes doors

Porsche Hopes to Double U.S. Sales by Adding New Models Smaller SUV and diesel options for popular models planned

Gas Prices Still Slowly Falling Price at the pump down nearly 15 cents a gallon in last month

Chevy Volt Tops Owner Satisfaction Survey 93% of Volt owners say they would "definitely" buy one again

Subaru Unveils Its BRZ Sports Car Low center of gravity creates a real road-hugger

Toyota Rolls Out New Sports Car Company hopes to spice up its image with 200-hp Scion FT-S

Time to Crack Down on Conditional Car Loans, FTC Is Told "Yo-yo" loans are prevalent enough to warrant new consumer protection rules

Gasoline Prices May Seem Low, But They're Not Thanksgiving week prices highest on record

Is the Chevy Volt Fire-Prone? Feds Open an Inquiry Damaged batteries may ignite long after an accident occurs

Consumers Frustrated with Factory-Installed Navigation Systems J.D. Power report finds systems too complex, hard to use

Chrysler Ousts Head of Fiat 500 Program Laura Soave takes the fall for disappointing sales

VW Fuming Over Obama's Preference for Hybrids, Electrics German automaker's turbodiesels already come close to 50 mpg

Gas Prices Sink As Oil Prices Rise Pump prices fall nearly five cents a gallon in last week

Hybrids Safer For Drivers but Not For Pedestrians Study cites higher weight, quieter operation

Feds Propose Tough New Fuel Standards, Automakers Gasp 54.5 mpg by 2025 will add $2,000 to the average price of a car, feds estimate

Engine Plant Layoffs Hint at Fiat 500 Sales Slump Slow sales ramp-up creating backlog of the sporty little cars

Survey: Consumers Support Stronger Fuel Economy Standards Oveer three-fourths say government should enforce higher standards

Feds Probe Fire in Wrecked Chevy Volt Safety of lithium ion batteries questioned after car catches fire

Gas Prices Rise Slightly During The Week Higher oil prices stopped the price slide at the pump

Toyota Recalls 420,000 Cars To Deal With Steering Issue Third steering-related recall since 2006

Gas Prices Appear Poised To Rebound Oil prices approaching $100 a barrel again

Missouri Settles With Defunct Auto Warranty Firm State says company misled consumers about coverage

What's On Your Mind? Firestone, American Airlines, Fast Cash, Carfax Our daily look at consumer reviews

Nissan Leaf Leaves Buyers Suffering 'Range Anxiety' Nissan insists the cars can go 100 miles on a charge ... but can they?

Study: Graduated Licensing Programs Reduce Fatal Teen Crashes NIH-funded studies confirm benefits of limiting young drivers' exposure

Gas Prices Dip Nearly Three Cents a Gallon In Last Week Stronger dollar appears to provide motorists a break at the pump

Five Minivans Earn Top Safety Pick Awards But Kia Sedona and Nissan Quest fall short on rollover protection

Gas Prices Dip Slightly In Last Week But positive economic news may push them up again

Study Finds Problems with Red-Light, Speed Cameras Safeguards needed to protect drivers and municipalities

Hey Buddy ... Wanta Buy a Bridge Ad? NY's Hudson River bridges sell ads on toll-crossing arms

Thai Flooding Drowns Out Toyota Production, VW Surges Toyota plants suffering a shortage of parts because of flooding in Thailand

Gas Prices Edge Slightly Higher In Last Week Supplies remain tight despite reduced demand

Car Rental Companies Becoming More Aggressive in Pursuing Damage Claims Consumers need to be proactive in documenting the condition of their car at turn-in time

Looking For Job Killers? Look at Gas Prices, Study Suggests "Needlessly high" gas prices draining $200 billion out of economy

Gas Prices Stop Falling, Head Higher Price decline ends even though economic worries don't

Car Dealer Concealed GPS Devices in Cars, Florida Charges GPS was then used to repossess cars, even when payments were current, state alleges

Gas Prices Drop Another Five Cents A Gallon Economic fears keep energy prices in check

Texting While Driving More Dangerous Than Previously Believed Texas study finds it doubles reaction times

Ford Kills Escape Hybrid Option Three four-cylinder engines will be offered in 2013 models

CDC: 112 Million Annual Incidents of Drunken Driving Study finds nearly 300,000 drunks on the road each day

Gas Prices Drop Sharply In Last Week Consumers in the north west pay the most

Gas Prices Down On Recession Fear Average price drops seven cents in last seven days

Fiat Pulls Even With Mini Cooper as Consumers Cheer Them On The little cars are winning high marks from U.S. consumers

OnStar Doesn't Give Up Easily ... Sometimes Even after it's canceled, OnStar keeps tracking you, but won't help you

Texas Car Dealers Falsified Smog Testing Dealers substituted reports from "clean" cars for "dirty" ones

Gas Prices Drop Four Cents In Last Week Lowest prices shifting back to southeastern states

Kia Recalls 2007-2008 Sorrento Passenger airbag may be turned off

Subaru Recalls 2011 Selected Outback, Legacy Vehicles Moonroof can come loose while the car is in motion

Feds Probe Headlight Problem in Chrysler Minivans Lights can go out without warning

Consumers' Gasoline Costs Reaching Record Levels It could be a big reason the economy has taken a hit

Aftermarket Auto Lights Distributor Agrees to Guilty Plea Company conspired to fix prices of aftermarket products, Justice Department charges

U.S. Exporting More Gasoline, Diesel Fuel Could that explain why gas prices haven't fallen very much?

Gas Prices Level Off In Last Week Fuel prices are about the same as a month ago

What's On Your Mind? EZ Lube, BlockShopper.com, RCA Our daily look at consumer reviews

Gas Prices Up A Nickel A Gallon In Last Week Fuel more expensive for Labor Day Weekend

Demand For Small Used Cars Surges High gas prices make small a lot more attractive

FTC: Crude Oil Prices Main Factor in Retail Gas Prices But agency says it is looking at possible refinery antitrust violations

Gas Prices Rising Again Traders pushing oil prices up on stimulus expectations

New Campaign Targets Drunken Driving "Drive sober or get pulled over" ad campaign rolls out

Gas Prices Rise Slightly In Last Week Prices could rise even more because of East Coast hurricane

The Prius Grows Up - the Prius+ Seats Seven Green Consumers Toyota needs a Prius that can grow as its customers' families expand

What's On Your Mind? LAPD, Dish Network, Best Buy, Zicam Our daily look at consumer reviews

What's On Your Mind? Thrifty, Verizon Wireless, eHarmony Our daily look at consumer reviews

GM Wants to Void Pre-Bankruptcy Warranties "New GM" says it shouldn't be responsible for "Old GM" problems

Deceptive Car Ads Targeted by Washington State Many car ads are confusing and misleading, attorney general charges

Debt Collector Comes Calling on Saab Troubled automaker faces repo proceedings

GM Unveils Plug-In Electric Cadillac Second all-electric model planned for 2013

Gas Price Decline Stalls Price at the pump shows little downward movement this week

What's On Your Mind? Budget, Sears, Credit Card Services, Verizon Our daily look at consumer reviews

Texas Charges 143 Gas Stations Diluted Octane Content More than 1,000 instances documented, state charges

U.S. Gasoline Stockpiles Fall In Last Week Takes some of the downward pressure off prices

Gas Prices Fall More Slowly Than Oil Prices Consumers still find fuel a bit pricey despite big drop in oil

FBI Warns Online Car Shoppers of New Swarm of Scams Crooks sell cars they don't own, push non-existent "protection" plans

Gas Price Down a Dime a Gallon In Last Week Hawaii only state with average price over $4 a gallon

Gas Prices Show Little Movement Despite Oil's Plunge But consumers could soon enjoy lower prices at the pump

Oil Prices Plunge, Will Gas Prices Follow? They will if history repeats itself

Ford Recalling 1.1 Million Trucks Over Gas Tank Issue Metal straps securing fuel tanks can break

Honda Civic Gets Trashed by Consumer Reports Magazine dumps the Civic in favor of the Hyundai Elantra

What's On Your Mind? VW, Chase, All-Star Products, Best Buy Our daily look at consumer reviews

New Mileage Standards Should Mean Big Savings for Consumers Car makers, consumer groups expressing pleasure with new fuel standards

Military Families Often Abused by Predatory Auto Loans Federal Trade Commission drafting new rules to protect car buyers

Average Gas Price Back Over $3.70 A Gallon Moving higher since the end of June

21 Children Die in Hot Cars So Far This Year Feds step up efforts to warn parents not to leave children alone in cars

Transportation Bottlenecks Skewing U.S. Gas Prices, Executive Says Cheaper U.S. oil doesn't get to all states

Automakers Oppose 56-mpg Fuel Standard for 2025 Consumer groups mount counter-offensive against Detroit ad and lobbying campaign

Gas Prices Still Creeping Higher Pump prices on the rise since early July

Feds Force Unsafe Buses, Trucks Off the Road Violators being taken out of service until problems are corrected

OnStar Available On All Cars Sunday Security system is becoming an after-market product

Hyundai No. 1 In Brand Loyalty Survey Kia and Mini also show improvement

Online Car Shoppers Warned About Escrow Scams Don't let seller choose the firm holding the money

Gas Prices Nearly Seven Cents Higher In Last Week Prices have been rising again for two weeks

LA, DC Confront Congestageddon Calamaties Freeway construction brings crawling traffic to a full stop

VW, Ford Take Top Spots in Quality Survey Study measures customers "overall feelings" about their cars

Firm Pledges $1 Billion To Promote Natural Gas Cars Will create new forms of fuel and develop refueling stations

Oil Prices Fall, Gas Prices Rise Retail market lags in a volatile environment

Missouri Clamps Down On Auto Extended Service Contracts New law passes in wake of US Fidelis bankruptcy

Study Finds Enforcement Cuts Distracted Driving Pilot programs in Syracuse, Hartford "significantly" cut texting, phoning

Gas Prices Begin Moving Higher Again Average price rises more than four cents a gallon in last week

What's On Your Mind? Priceline, Avis, LG, Columbia House Our daily look at consumer reviews

GM Car Buyers In Two States To Get Free Car Insurance Promotion designed to make new cars more affordable

Feds Want Hybrids to Sound Off Pedestrians may not hear electric cars approaching, they fear

Panic in the Car Pool Lanes: Hybrids Must Exit California boots sole-occupant hybrids; Prius owners bereft

U.S., Mexico Sign Cross-Border Trucking Deal Agreement lifts tariffs, addresses safety concerns

Survey Finds Support for Red Light Cameras Drivers not so sure about right-on-red cameras, though

What's More Dangerous Than Texting While Driving? Using mobile apps behind the wheel an emerging threat to highway safety

Five Ways To Spot A Predatory Car Loan The wrong loan can make a car a lot more expensive

Holiday Weekend Sees Cheapest Gas Since March But price decline may have stalled after two months

Chevy Impalas Burn Through Tires, Suit Charges GM recalled 2007-8 Impalas used as police cars but ignored others

Walmart Cuts Gas Prices By 10 Cents A Gallon But must be purchased using store cards

What's On Your Mind? Midas, ADT, Fast Cash Advance Our daily look at consumer reviews

What's On Your Mind? Ford, Starbucks, Ikea, Polaroid Our daily look at consumer reviews

Video: The 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 Kelly Blue Book's list of inexpensive, yet fun rides

'Old GM' Will Pay to Clean Up Mercury from Old Cars 12 states sued

Gas Prices Fall Another Seven Cents In Last Week Prices down for an eighth week

What's On Your Mind? State Farm Insurance, Premier Savings, Cuisinart Our daily look at consumer reviews

Feds Open Probe Of Oil Price Rise FTC to look for signs of market manipulation

Ford Takes a Tumble, Toyota Surges Back in J.D. Power Survey Complex infotainment systems, fuel-saving technology confuse consumers

Vehicle Theft Worst In California, Survey Finds State has eight of top ten vehicle theft cities

AAA Gets Ready to Handle Stalled Electric Vehicles Auto club is deploying fast-charging EV trucks

What's On Your Mind? Ethanol, Jenn-Air, Sally Hanson Nail Polish Our daily look at consumer reviews

Suit Blames Toyota 'Smart Key' for Carbon Monoxide Death Woman left her car idling and was asphyxiated in her apartment

What's On Your Mind? Enterprise, Hydroxatone, Comfort Inn Our daily look at consumer reviews

Oil Prices Slide, May Mean Even Lower Gas Prices (For Now) Greek debt crisis pulls oil prices even lower

Chevy Sonic Gets Ready to Roll Only U.S.-made subcompact will sell for $14,495, get around 40 mpg

U.S. Fidelis Founders Facing Hard Time Missouri brings criminal charges against bankrupt brothers

Tainted Gas Reportedly Damaging Cars In Connecticut More than one gas station appears to be the source

Gas Prices Fall Another Nickel A Gallon This Week But the future is unclear, as oil prices remain volatile

Senate Bill Would Crack Down on Oil Speculation Speculation a "private tax" on consumers, supporters of Sen. Sanders' measure say

Oil Outlook: Demand To Exceed Supply Future holds higher fuel prices, report says

A New Way to Find a Parking Space Streetline's "Parker" is a free parking app (not a free-parking app)

Don't Get Rolled By Tire Warranties Manufacturers look for reasons to void a warranty

Used Car Prices Falling, Along With Hybrid Sales Shift occurring as a result of falling gas prices

Saudis Reportedly To Raise Oil Output To Lower Prices OPEC reached no agreement on production at last week's meeting

Gas Prices Drop Another Six Cents This Week Pump prices remain stable despite volatile crude prices

New York Warns Gas Stations Against Bait & Switch Advertising Prices displayed on signs must match prices at the pump

Study: Chevy, Nissan Models Most Deadly In Crashes But electronic stability control appears to make vehicles more survivable

Ford Misrepresented Its SYNC Navigation System, Suit Claims Chicago lawyer wanted voice-activated option but didn't get it

Don't Look Now, But Gas Prices Are Headed Higher Again Oil traders see shortages ahead

New York Sues Auto Dealer For Scamming Consumers Claims dealer ripped off customers to pay previous restitution to the state

Magazines Choose Best Family Cars of 2011 Kia, Ford, Mazda, Toyota among the top picks

Gas Prices Change Direction This Week Average price moved up when prices surged in the Midwest

What's On Your Mind? Costco, Lumber Liquidators, Richmond American Our daily look at consumer reviews

Where Are Gas Prices Headed, Up Or Down? Wall Street giants predict coming price surge

Gas Prices Fall Another Eight Cents In Last Week Pump prices have steadily fallen since May 5

Government Unveils New Fuel Rating Stickers The fuel rating sticker on new vehicles is getting a major makeover

Six Small Cars Earn Top Safety Pick Award Fuel efficient cars can also be safe, Insurance Institute finds

Suit Charges Fox Car Rental Fleeces Customers for Tolls Washington woman paid $100 service fee for two $3 highway tolls

Retailer Frenzy: Everybody Wants to Sell Everything Walmart wants to sell appliances, Best Buy wants to sell cars

Toyota Supersizes the Prius Prius V is a tall hybrid wagon with lots of cargo room

Gas Prices Continue To Slowly Fall But long-term outlook may not be so encouraging

Panel: Toyota Hasn't Done Enough to Address Safety Issues But panel says company has made a good start

What's On Your Mind? Toyota, Trilegiant, Magic Jack Our daily look at consumer reviews

Experts: Don't Rely On Fuel Efficiency Gauges Test finds discrepancies between gauges and actual mileage

Honda Recalls 2012 Civics Fuel line may leak

Price of Gasoline Down A Dime In Last Week States with highest prices see most relief

Nissan Apologizes, Sends $400 to Some Juke Owners Company misstated capacity of gas tank; some owners not convinced

Gas Prices Not Expected To Keep Americans Home Memorial Day Weekend AAA sees more travelers but fewer motorists, than last year

GM To Increase Chevy Volt Production Strong demand for expensive electric car, carmaker says

Gas Prices Drop Two Cents A Gallon Overnight Pump prices begin to catch up to crude oil

What's On Your Mind? Ford, Hotels.com, Maytag Our daily look at consumer reviews

Study: Older Drivers Tend To Make More Driving Errors Researchers say it's a natural part of aging

No Surprise, There's New Interest In Fuel Efficient Cars AutoTrader.com finds costs of small cars going up

Gas Prices Appear To Be Headed Lower But not very fast

States Probing Gas Price Hikes Suspicious of sudden price spikes this week

Gas Prices Down Slightly From Yesterday, Last Week Pump prices yet to follow market trends

Video: What's the Real Price of Oil? Exxon CEO Says Real Price Of Oil Less Than $70 A Barrel

Incentives Returning to Many Toyota, Nissan Dealers Cash, interest-rate, lease incentives being unveiled in time for Memorial Day

Saab Financing Plan In the Ditch Production remains shut down while company looks for money

Gas Prices Make Big One Day Jump Pump prices increase despite big drop in futures market

Gas Prices Edge Up Again Is it the end of a recent downward trend?

GM Recalls Selected Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Vehicles Windshield wipers may not work

Gasoline Futures Plunge On Supply News Gas is still expensive but it got a lot cheaper on Wall Street today

Feds Expand Probe Of Ford F150 Gas Tanks Owners report straps rust and break

Four 'Myths' About Gasoline Prices What you think you know about gas may not be true

Gas Prices Headed Down, At Least For Now Prices may have peaked last week

What's On Your Mind? Auto Service Warranty, Botox, GE, Trilegiant Our daily look at consumer reviews

Gas Price Rise Stalls Just Shy Of $4 A Gallon Today's price slightly lower than yesterday's

GM Recalls Chevy Cruze Possible steering, transmission problems

Consumers Finding Fewer Incentives At New Car Showrooms Fuel efficient cars may be incentive enough

Hyundai Recalls Some 2010 Santa Fe SUVs Drive shaft may be misaligned

Average Gas Price Poised To Hit $4 A Gallon This Week We're closing in on that psychological price-point

ARCO, BP Gas Station Operators Sue BP Station operators charge BP manipulates pricing, supplies

Honda Stops Taking Orders; Dealers Prepare for FewerSales,HigherPrices Many models will be in short supply from June through year's end

Obama Urges An End to Oil-Gas Subsidies as Gas Price Nears $4 Cutting subsidies might not cut pump prices but would help the federal budget

Gas Prices Jump Another Six Cents In Last Week Average price just a dime away from $4 a gallon

Kia Recalls Certain 2004-2007 Spectras The fuel tank strap may corrode

Feds Probe Stalling Problems in GM SUVs Inaccurate fuel-guage readings can lead to accidents

Gusher of Profits Not All Good News for Oil Giants Politicians, activists line up to demand windfall profits tax, reduced subsidies

Their Cars Are Shiftless, Many Honda Owners Complain But feds find no reason to open an investigation into Honda transmission problems

Suit Charges Nissan Covered Up Brake Defect Since 2004 Faulty sensor in ABS control unit endangers motorists, suit alleges

Missouri Settles With Another Auto Warranty Company Company accused of violating a number of consumer fraud laws

Chevrolet Volt & Nissan Leaf Earn Top Crash Ratings Little electrics sweep the first U.S. crash tests of mainstream electric cars

Oil Price Rise May Not Be A Mystery History could simply be repeating itself

Blumenthal: Time to Play Hardball on Gas Prices U.S. should convene a grand jury to look into rising gas prices

Gas Too Cheap? So Says a California Lawsuit Gas stations sue Safeway, saying it is selling gas too cheaply

Toyota Recalls Highlander, Rav4 Models Problem with side airbags

Gas Prices Up Again This Week, Highest Since 2008 But the pace of the increase has slowed

Kia, Mazda Join the 40-mpg Club 2012 models of the Kia Rio and Mazda3 are billed as fun new fuel-sippers

Feds Taking Closer Look at Oil, Gas Prices Attorney General Holder: Gas prices "pinching pockets of consumers"

Is $6 A Gallon Gas On The Horizon? One economist says we could be paying it by summer

Hyundai's Latest Gimmick: Guaranteed Trade-In Value What's the catch? Cars must be serviced by Hyundai dealers to qualify

Five Ways To 'Green Up' Your Ride Here's a way to help the environment and improve gas mileage tool

Subprime Loans, Consumer Abuses Still Common in Auto Sales Car dealers aren't covered by new consumer protection laws

Oil Prices Drop. Will Gas Prices Follow? Oil traders may be concerned there is too much oil

Gas Prices Gain Another Eight Cents In Last Week Prices rise despite a drop in demand

What's On Your Mind? Toro, AARP, Anchor Hocking, Capital One Our daily rundown of consumer reviews

Feds Probe Toyota Airbag Problems It's the latest safety headache for Toyota

Ford Expands Recall of F-150 Trucks, Lincoln Mark LT Airbag may deploy unexpectedly because of a short circuit

How Speculators Are Driving Up Oil Prices A Golden Sachs energy analyst says speculators have pushed oil prices too high

Report: Korean Auto Imports Threaten U.S. Manufacturers Free Trade Agreement unlikely to increase sales of U.S. cars in South Korea

Texas Charges Auto Warranty Company Deceived Customers Credexx, Auto One also charged with violating Do Not Call laws

Chevy Cruze Loses Steering Wheel In Traffic GM recalls 2,100 of the cars

Toyota Warns Dealers Inventories Are Getting Tight Study finds dealers are cashing in on the shortage of new cars and trucks

What's On Your Mind? Costco, US Immigration Support, GE Our daily look at consumer reviews

Surprise! Motorists Buying Less Gasoline Cutback is reflected in credit card receipts

USDA Pushes Ethanol While Congress Eyes Natural Gas Rising gasoline and food prices making natural gas look more attractive than ever

Gas Prices Surge Higher In Last Week Supplies remain plentiful, if that's any consolation

Honda Extends Production Cuts; GM Re-sources Vital Parts Short supplies of parts likely to push prices higher industrywide

Lawmakers Renew Push For Natural Gas Cars Could make U.S. energy self-reliant, proponents argue

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Selected 2011 E Models Vibration damper can come loose

Saab's Suppliers Skeptical of Company's Finances Production halted again as suppliers interrupt shipments

Subaru Resumes Production of Full-Sized Models Production will be at about half the normal rate

Children Should Stay Off Adult-Sized ATVs, Study Says Roll over risks greater when a child is driving

Sirius XM Faces Anti-Trust Charges in Class Action Suit Merged company has abused its monopoly power to raise rates, suit charges

Car Prices Rise as Inventories Slump The effects of the Japanese earthquake are just beginning to reach U.S. shores

Gas Prices Taking Off Again Oil prices pass $106 a barrel mark

Nissan Will Close U.S., Mexico Plants For a Week Aftershocks of Japan earthquake continue to rumble through the auto industry

Toyota Dealers Warned of Spare Parts Shortage Latest complication of the Japan earthquake

Hyundai To End Its Job Loss Guarantee Program Korean automaker says fewer customers are losing their jobs

Apple, Google Pressured to Remove DUI Checkpoint Apps The apps help drunken drivers avoid detection, endangering others, states argue

VW Recalls 2011 Jettas Wiring problem affects horn, alarm system

Gas Prices Creep Still Higher No let up in demand for fuel

Mazda Suspends U.S. Dealer Orders for Most Models Auto industry may have lost production of more than 300,000 cars because of Japan quake

Volvo Recalls 2011 S40 Cars Side support member in the engine compartment may crack

What's On Your Mind? Ford, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Mystery Shopping Our daily rundown of consumer issues

Used-Car Marketers Used Deceptive Ads, States Charge Repo Joe Sale, Government Vehicle Disposal sales called bogus

Video: Insurance Institute For Highway Safety Selects Top Safety Picks For 2011 U.S. made cars show improvements

Gas Prices Spur Consumer Gripes, Political Ferment New York AG vows to investigate, a legislator vows to legislate

Toyota, Honda Extend Factory Shutdowns Earthquake aftermath cuts flow of popular models to U.S.

New Guidelines Keep Infants in Rear-Facing Car Seats Longer No need to hurry the transition to forward-facing seats, pediatricians advise

Gas Prices Level Off After Huge Run-Up Feds predict $4 a gallon gas later this year

Lincoln Tops JD Power Dependability Ratings Ratings are for 2008 models

Continental Recalls Tires on Ford F-250/F-350 Trucks Tread separation could cause a crash

Hyundai Recalls 2007-2008 Elantra Airbag may deploy with too much pressure

Honda Recalls 2011 Odyssey Vans Windshield wiper rods may bend or separate in bad weather

What's On Your Mind? Ford Recalls, Harassing Phone Calls, HughesNet Contracts Consumers speak out

Oil Prices Plunge, Gas Prices Still Rising Japan tragedy sends oil prices reeling but gas prices still going up

Can Public Transit Handle $5 a Gallon Gas? Consumers tend to take the bus only when gas prices rise

How To Save On Gas And Groceries It's hard to save on these basic necessities, but it can be done

Gas Prices Rise Another Nickel In Last Week Political unrest in the Middle East continues to push gas prices higher.

Congress May Require 'Drunk-Proof' Cars Bill would increase funding for research

Hyundai Kia Recalls 2006-2008 Kia Optimas Shifter cable may come loose, causing vehicle to roll when unattended

Kick The Tires Before Buying A Car Online Don't buy a car without actually seeing it

Volkswagen is recalling about 12,000 2010 Routan minivans. The engine may shut off unexpectedly

2011 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac SRX Recalled Defogging may not work properly.

Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold at Pep Boys Fuel leak creates fire and burn hazard

Gas Prices: How High Will They Go? We seem to be in uncharted territory

Should We Be Filling Our Tanks With Natural Gas? It's a cheaper, more abundant fuel

Study: Teens More Prone to Texting and Driving Distracted driving called a "deadly epidemic"

Gas Prices Produce Shock and Awe at the Pump Gas price surges 20 cents in last week

Senate Bill Would Make It Illegal to Rent Recalled Cars Survey finds barely half of rental cars are repaired after recalls

UPS Kept Dangerous Trucks on the Road Big Brown pays $1.3 million to settle New York charges

Spiders Force Recall of Mazda6 Models uel tank may crack, creating a fire hazard

Lagging Tractor-Trailer Standards Pose Decapitation Risk for Car Occupants Weak underride guards can mean death in slow-speed rear-end crashes

Ford Recalls Some 2011 Ford, Lincoln Models Electrical problem could cause overheating, which could start a fire

Gas Spilling Out of Jeeps? Say It Isn't So OK, it isn't so. But Jeep agrees to extend the warranty anyway

Car Rental Companies Slow to Respond to Safety Recalls Federal survey finds only half respond to recalls within a year

Gas Prices Surge In Wake of Libyan Turmoil Markets worry unrest could spread to other oil producers

Ford's Redesigned Focus Gets 40-mpg EPA Rating Competition in small-car sector rises in lockstep with gas prices

Toyota Recalls 2.17 Million More Cars to Fix Acceleration Problems Accelerator pedal can be trapped by carpeting or floor mat

More Toyota, Lexus Models Recalled Accelerator pedal may become trapped by carpet or floor mat

'Astronomical' Surge in Gas Prices Feared Car dealers rush to adjust product mix, stocking up on small cars, crossovers

Ford Recalls 2005-2006 F-150 To Fix Airbag Problem Airbags could deploy without warning because of a short circuit

Supreme Court Revives Lap Belt Suit Against Mazda Woman wearing lap belt was killed; others wearing lap-and-shoulder belts survived

Feds Probe Toyota Highland Hybrid Stalling Incidents Owners complain their hybrids left them stranded

Libyan Violence Sends Oil Prices Skyrocketing Gasoline prices are also moving higher amid continued Middle East turmoil

Nissan Leaf Backlog Not Likely to Ease Anytime Soon It's likely to be summer before U.S. buyers take delivery on their cars

Gas Prices Resume Their Climb Only three states now have average gas price below $3

General Motors Recalls Cadillac CTS Sedans Automaker cites suspension problems, loose nuts

Dorel Juvenile Group Recalls Child Restraint Systems Locking and release button malfunction puts children at risk of injury

Does It Pay To Repower Your Car? Maybe, if you can live without that new car smell

Daimler AG Folds Smart ForTwo Into Mercedes-Benz The move will help Mercedes meet strict new fuel standards in 2016

Gas Prices Remain Stable But Show No Sign of Retreat Supplies remain plentiful

Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Spine Injuries After Collisions Helmet weight as risk to neck called a 'myth,' according to new research

Feds Find No Defect in Toyota Electronics "No electronic-based cause for unintended acceleration in Toyotas

Volkswagen Super Bowl Ads Win Praise Kellogg Super Bowl ad review pans Lipton Tea, Go Daddy spots

GM Plans to Make Hybrid Technology Standard in Future Models Buick LaCrosse sedan gets new technology this summer

Suzuki Recalls Grand Vitara, SX4 Drive belt problem could cause stalling, overheating, power steering failure

Ford Recalls Selected 2011 Explorers Reclining seats may not meet safety standards

Gas Prices Creeping Higher Because of Trouble in Egypt Egypt turmoil putting pressure on oil prices

Ford Recalls 2009-2010 F-150 Door handle spring can fail, causing the door to open

Will Egyptian Turmoil Mean Even Higher Gas Prices? So far, stability in the market suggests it won't be a factor

Airbags Can Be Lifesavers; They Can Also Be Lethal Shorter drivers often sit too close to the steering wheel, exposing them to serious injury

Chrysler Warns Fiat Dealers to Avoid Haggling Maybe the Saturn experience wasn't all in vain?

Study: Red Light Cameras Cut Fatal Crashes by 24% Insurance Institute study finds 159 lives saved in 2004-08

Nader Urges Fiat to Recall 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees Calls the Jeep "a modern day Pinto for soccer moms" prone to burst into flames

Ford Recalls 425,000 1999-2003 Windstars Corrosion may affect vital structural elements

VW Recalls Small Number of 2010 New Beetles Seats don't meet new safety regulations

Gas Prices Stop Going Up -- for Now Pump price drops a penny a gallon in last week

Volt Surges Forward, Prius Plugs In, Volvo Tries to Catch Up Automakers trying various formulas to gain an edge in the hybrid/EV race

Auto Warranty Marketer Booted From North Carolina Third firm barred from selling service contracts in last three months

Mazda Plays Catch-Up As It Announces Plans for an Electric Car Based on the Mazda2 subcompact with a range of 124 miles

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Suits Against Toyota, Charging BrakeDefects Toyota Prius, Lexus HS 250h models says Toyota knew of defect as early as 2004

Teens With ADHD Likely To Be Worst Drivers On the Road New simulator shows teens with ADHD how deadly texting behind the wheel can be

Toyota Recalls Lexus Models to Check Fuel Pressure Sensor No accidents or injuries attributed to the problem

Feds, California Agree On Timeframe for Proposing Clean Car Standards Standards for the model years 2017-2025 are to be proposed later this year

Gas Prices Rise Another Two Cents In Last Week Price of diesel fuel makes bigger jump

Safety Experts Clash Over Texting Bans Transportation Secretary LaHood vows he won't be distracted from his campaign

Interest Rates On Car Loans On the Decline Car dealers are again offering incentives to kick-start a lagging market

66 Vehicles Win 2011 Top Safety Pick Award Hyundai/Kia, Volkswagen/Audi lead the pack with 9 winners each

Toyota Suit Won't Go To Trial Until 2013 Judge sets estimated date for 'bellwether' cases

Electricity Costs Make Electric Cars Even More Expensive Green doesn't mean cheap even though it may save gasoline

How To Get the Most Out of Your Auto Warranty The Federal Trade Commission has some tips on making sure you get what you have coming

GM Recalls 2011 Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC Trucks, SUVs Rear axle may lock up, causing driver to lose control

eBay Motors Settles Fee Lawsuit Suit alleged consistent overcharging, disclosure failure

Gas Prices Continue To Drift Higher Oil prices appear headed toward $100 a barrel

Honda Recalls 2010 Accords, CR-Vs Problem with wiring harness connector could cause stalling

Hybrid-Style Start-Stop Systems Are Big Fuel Savers Automakers under pressure to hit 35.5 mpg standard by 2016

The True Cost of Powering An Electric Car According to Edmunds.com

Gas Price Increase Slows As 2011 Begins Prices level off north of $3 a gallon

Still No Agreement On 'Black Boxes' for Cars Privacy, intellectual property issues complicate safety efforts

Seat Belt Use Up To 85 Percent Nationally Still, study finds 1 in 7 adults do not wear a seat belt on every trip

Chrysler Recalls 2009-2011 Dodge Ram 1500s Rear axle bearing could seize

Chrysler Recalls 2009 Dodge Journeys Side airbags may not deploy

Chrysler Recalls 2011 Dodge Rams Tie rod failure could cause loss of steering control

Rising Gas Prices Put a Chill in SUV Sales Compact SUVs still popular but full-size models may be hit hard

Oil Could Go To $125 A Barrel Next Year That means prices at the pump could jump to $4 a gallon

U.S. Average Gas Price Tops $3 A Gallon Price reaches milestone on Christmas for first time

Here Are the Top Ten New Car Deals Available Before Year's End This is supposed to be the best time of the year to get a good deal on a new car

Sixty-Six Win Insurance Institute's 2011 Top Safety Pick award Automakers quickly improve roofs to boost rollover protection

Morbidly Obese Drivers More Likely To Die From Car Crashes Study finds those underweight or normal weight at risk as well

Toyota To Pony Up Millions Recall Probes Automaker will pay $32.425 million in civil penalties

GM Recalls 2011 Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC SUVs Front seat belt buckle may fracture

Gas Prices Level Off Near $3 A Gallon Bullish expectations push energy prices higher

Have You Winterized Your Car or Your Driving? Here are some helpful tips on getting your car and yourself ready for winter driving

Chrysler Recalls 2008 Chrysler, Dodge Vans Water leak can cause inadvertent airbag deployment

Toyota Recalls 2011 Sienna Vans Parking brake can drag, reducing braking effectiveness

Theres a Threat on America's Highways You May Not Be Aware of Survey shows 20% of eyeglass wearers drive without prescription glasses

Kia Recalls 2011 Sorento Models Rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined.

Hyundai Recalls 2011 Santa Fe Vehicles Rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined

Mazda Recalls 2009-2011 Mazda5 Models Possible fuel pump problem

Gas Prices Still Going Up Fuel costs unusually high for December

Oil Forecast to Hit $100 a Barrel in 2011 Will it threaten economic recovery?

Answer to Distracted Driving Is Common Sense, Feds Say Transportation Secretary says interview remarks advocating technology approach misinterpreted

After Slow Rise, Gasoline Prices Suddenly Escalate Fears of weaker dollar push pump prices up

Feds Explore Technology To Disable Cell Phones In Cars Transportation Secretary shows strong interest

10 Ways to Save at the Gas Pump Including grocery stores and warehouse clubs that offer special discounts on gasoline

Gas Prices Jump In Last Two Days Prices rally on signs of economic recovery

How to Lease Cars on the Cheap Or how to escape paying thousands in early termination fees by using a lease trading service

Mismatched Bumpers Carry Huge Costs for Consumers Study finds when bumpers on cars and SUVs don't line up, low-speed collisions produce more damage and higher repair costs

Toyota Repairing 650,000 Prius Models For Overheating Safety not an issue, company says

Higher Fines Encourage Seat Belt Use A new study says changing how laws are written and enforced can also make a difference

Honda Hybrids Face Sudden Acceleration Claims Feds looking into complaints from Honda owners

The Cheapest Cars to Insure Are Not Always the Cheapest Cars to Buy According to a study by InsWeb.com a cars sticker price is only part of what goes in to determining insurance costs

Gas Prices Jump In Last Week Motorists feel impact of weaker dollar at the gas pump

Houston Gas Stations Overcharged Motorists, Jury Finds State found gas pumps calibrated to dispense less than full gallon

Drowsy Driving As Dangerous As Drunk Driving Study finds 41% of drivers have fallen asleep at the wheel

Study Shows Technological Advancements Reduce Stress On Driver Testing shows not only a reduction in stress, but positive driver reaction to new technologies

Britax Recalls Chaperon Infant Car Seats Chest clip could break, causing lacerations

Toyota Bought Back Defective Vehicles, Lawsuit Says Consolidated complaint alleges consumers were forced to sign nondisclosure agreements

Nissan Recalls 2 Million Selected Nissan and Infiniti Models An ignition relay can fail, causing the engine to stall.

Toyota, Honda Top Consumer Reports Reliability Ratings But Ford, GM turn in better performances, with Ford closer to edging Lexus

How to Buy a Car on Credit Even when Your Credit Score Isnt So Good Car dealers want to sell cars and use different criteria when determining credit worthiness

Ford Re-Issues Recall For Fire-Prone Vehicles 8.4 million fire-prone Fords are still on the road, even after repeated recalls

Study Shows Certain Cars Get More Traffic Tickets than Others Profiling by police officers handing out tickets appears to be extending to car styles

Toyota Recalling More Than 1 Million Vehicles The automaker says the action is prompted by brake problems in certain Avalon, Highlander and Lexus models

Car Dealers' Compliance with Lemon Law Notice Sticker Rules Improves Used car dealers improve compliance from 49 percent to 62 percent

Gas Prices Jump Nickel A Gallon Dollar's weakness fuels prices at the pump

So Is the Chevy Volt Really All-Electric? Automotive reviews say it's really a hybrid, not that different from the Prius

Ethanol Levels in Gasoline May Be Going Up EPA raises allowable ethanol level to 15% for newer cars

Redesigned Infiniti M37 Gets Highest Score Among Luxury Sedans Hyundai Genesis provides similar performance for thousands less than M37

Google Maps a Path to Driverless Cars Automated test cars have driven more than 140,000 miles

New Android Cell Phone Interface Takes the Typing Out of Texting Hands-Free Texting: Vlingo InCar activated by 'wake-up word'

Gas Prices Surge in Last Week Consumers see the impact of a weak dollar at the gas pump

Be Careful Putting Oil, Coolant, Fuel, Other Fluids In Your Car Putting a fluid where it doesnt belong could have long-lasting consequences

'Government Motors' Hands Out Hefty Bonuses, Still Owes Taxpayers $43 Billion Top 15 executives get millions in bonuses despite huge debt still owed to government

BMW, Hyundai Models Win Five-Star Safety Ratings BMW and Hyundai were the big winners as federal safety regulators unveiled an updated safety ratings system for passenger cars.

Allstate Insurance Sues Toyota Over Unintended Acceleration Claims Insurer seeks $3 million in damages for claims paid to accident victims

Class Action Addresses 15-Passenger Vans' Safety Problems Canadian suit filed by mother who lost son in crash

Ford May Revive Lincoln Continental Model, Scrap Hundreds of Dealers Sagging brand losing ground to Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus

Toyota Says Tests Find No Evidence Its Electronics Cause Unintended Acceleration Automaker says it reviewed more than 4,000 cases, found no flaw in its electronics

Gas Prices Continue to Fall With outlook for economy still weak, no upward pressure on prices

Mini Cooper Power Steering May Fail, Feds Say Safety regulators open investigation into reported failures in popular BMW model

Traffic Safety Problem: Texting Bans Don't Reduce Crashes Report branded as 'completely misleading' by Transportation Secretary

Segway Scooter Company Owner Dies in Segway Mishap James Heselden fell into a river while riding near his home in England

Fuel Economy Standards Need to Improve, Consumer Groups Argue An increase to 60 mpg by 2025 would mean big savings for consumers

Hyundai Recalls Sonatas Over Steering Concern Nearly 140,000 cars could have steering column defect

Nissan Leaf Sells Out as Consumers Flock to Electric Cars All 20,000 slots filled three months early as Nissan races to be first with mass-market plug-in

New Car Sales Likely to Recover from a Slow Summer Season J.D. Power survey finds the sales recapturing lost momentum

Segway Scooter Injuries On the Rise; ER Docs Recommend Helmets Severe head injuries can result when riders fall off the scooters

Motorcycle Accidents Involving Blacks More Likely To Be Fatal Even when wearing motorcycle helmets, African-Americans show higher fatality rate

Gas Prices Drop Three Cents A Gallon Market recovers from pipeline leak

Child Car Safety Depends on Using the Right Child Car Seat Kids shouldn't 'graduate' to booster seats too early, experts warn

Bentley Cars Recalled to Fix Hood Ornament Pedestrians could be impaled on iconic emblem

Feds Condemn Texting, Using Cell Phone While Driving Transportation Secretary Announces new anti-distracted driving regulations

Enterprise Settles Side Airbag Lawsuit Rental agency 'deleted' side impact airbags from 125,000 resales

Gas Prices Rise A Nickel A Gallon But sudden price hike may prove to be temporary.

Connecticut Consumers Eligible for 'Lemon-Aid' Detailed work orders are needed to participate in program.

Pension Money Lost in Chrysler Bankruptcy, Executives Claim Class action lawsuit raises questions about bankruptcy structure.

Hot Summer Weather Can Bring Winter Car Trouble High temperatures take a toll on battery life.

Chrysler Renames, Tries to Freshen Up the Sebring Since it's smaller than the Chrysler 300, the new model will be known as the Chrysler 200.

Feds Probe Fire Risk in Jeep Grand Cherokee Fuel tank in older models is behind the rear axle.

Feds: Gas Tank Straps Rusting on Ford Trucks NHTSA probes complaints that 1.4 million trucks may be a fire hazard ... again

How Often Should You Change Your Oil? If you're driving a new car, changing every 3,000 miles could be wasteful

NJM Insurance Group, USAA Group Among Leaders In Car Insurance SurveyConsumer Reports polled 28,000 claim filers; offers tips for saving money

Pipeline Leak Pushes Gas Prices Higher Biggest surge in price found in Midwestern states

How Do You Know When You're Too Old To Drive? Older drivers are often very safe drivers but here are some signs to watch out for.

Gas Prices Show Little Movement In Last Week Demand for gas is ahead of last year, but so are supplies.

U.S. Traffic Fatalities Hit Lowest Level In Six Decades Across-the-board declines were registered in 2009 despite a slight increase in road travel.

Ford Settles Case Alleging Wrongful Death of Former Met Second settlement this year where plaintiff alleged defective seat belt.

New Booster Ratings: 21 Best Bets and 7 Good Bets Eight out of 72 seats evaluated by IIHS are not recommended.

Gas Prices Lower Heading Into Labor Day Weekend Prices level off after recent drop but near lowest point of the summer.

Car Loan Delinquency Rate Falls In Second Quarter Year-over-year decline in delinquency is the largest since 2001.

CDC: Annual Cost of Motor Vehicle Crashes Exceeds $99 Billion Study finds cost amounts to nearly $500 for each U.S. licensed driver in one year.

Best End-Of-Summer Car Deals But don't forget to check reviews as well as incentives.

Ford Recalling Half-Million Minivans Recall follows lawsuit over rusting axles.

Gas Prices Fall for Another Week Prices continue their decline as Labor Day approaches.

Toyota Recalls 1.1 Million Corolla, Matrix Models Company responds to more than 1,000 complaints of stalling.

Survey: One In Five U.S. Drivers Admits To Drinking and Driving Transportation Department announces nationwide enforcement crackdown on drunk driving.

Auto Warranty Robocaller To Pay $2.3 Million, Sell Mercedes Consumer redress collected from all defendants in robocall case totals $3 million.

Buckling Up Fido A Good Idea Unrestrained pets in cars seen as hazardous to drivers.

Preliminary Report Backs Toyota On Sudden Acceleration Report based on review of 58 of 3,000 cases.

Gas Prices Slowly Rise Some of the season's heaviest driving may lie ahead.

Consumer ReportsPicks Best Cars for Teens and Seniors Honda Accord is the right fit for the young, old, tall and small.

Cadillac Escalade Leader In Insurance Claims for Theft Ford F-250 pickup, and Infiniti G37 place high on IIHS list.

Suit Claims Toyota Knew Of Problems In 2003 Cites technician field report on sudden acceleration case.

Motorcyclist Learns Dangers of Tire Shine the Hard Way The tires on Sherman Jones' bike were shiny but the bike was soon on its side.

Important Things You Should Know About Tire Shopping There's more than price to consider when the rubber meets the road.

Toyota Recalls Avalons To Correct Steering Defect 370,000 older Toyotas affected in latest problem for automaker.

GM Starts Taking Orders for Electric Car Battery-powered vehicle to hit the road this fall.

Second National Distracted Driving Summit Set Variety of officials, advocates scheduled to meet in September.

Hyundai Readies the Equus -- Price Tag: $50,000+ Korean automaker hopes to make a statement with its Euro-killer.

Gas Prices Remarkably Stable Outlook for global economy keeps oil prices in check.

U.S. Grand Jury Investigating Toyota Probe focuses on faulty power steering problem from 2005.

U-Haul Settles Price-Fixing Charges Company invited competitor Budget to collude on truck rental prices.

Toyota Blames Drivers In Some Acceleration Cases Safety investigators still continue their probe, however.

Gas Prices Start Falling Again Ample supplies and skepticism about economic growth provide a break at the pump.

Texas Calls Travelers Insurance Ads Deceptive TV ad claims Texans can lose their homes without adequate auto coverage.

Toyota Announces Lexus Recall Engine valve defect could lead to stalling.

Founder of New York Sham Car Donation Charity Pleads Guilty Group spent over $2 million on personal expenses and real estate instead of helping families.

Gas Prices Holding Steady For July 4th Weekend Concern over outlook for economic growth providing drivers a summer break.

Toyota Considers Yet Another Recall Toyota has identified a problem but hasn't decided how to deal with it.

Vintage Car Business Pays $140,000 In Consumer Restitution, Fines and Costs Connecticut company sold cars without customers' approval and pocketed proceeds.

Florida Sues Auto Loan Modification Operation Firm promised to reduce car payments up to 50 percent - for a fee.

Toyota Recalls, Halts Sales of Lexus Hybrid Latest quality issue for beleaguered carmaker.

Ford Discontinues Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car Decision leaves hole in police, taxi fleets.

Volkswagen HID Headlights Defective, Suit Says Automaker accused of starting 'clandestine program' to pay back certain customers.

JD Power: U.S. Cars Tops in Initial Quality Domestic brands outshine imports in survey for the first time.

Suit: Prius Seatbelt Failed Pennsylvania plaintiff rendered quadriplegic in head-on accident.

D.C. Knew of Breathalyzer Problem, Suit Says Faulty machines formed basis of at least 400 DUI convictions.

IIHS Picks 2010's Safest Cars Ford, Audi, Hyundai, Volkswagon score highest on roof strength

GM Recalling 1.5 Million Vehicles Heated washer fluid system can overheat, posing fire hazard.

'Hot Fuel' Suits Get Class Action Status Actions allege that retailers shortchanged consumers by selling gas too hot.

Gas prices Dip Slightly In Last Week But there are signs the pre-Memorial Day slide may be ending.

Rollover Tests of Midsize SUVs Produce Mixed Results IIHS says stronger roofs mean saved lives, fewer injuries.

Should Cell Phone Bans Apply To Passengers? Half a conversation can be extremely distracting, study finds.

Lawsuit Blames Google Maps for Pedestrian Accident Los Angelena struck by car in Utah relied on her Blackberry instead of her eyes.