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Snowbirds — Want to Ship Your Car to Another State? Beware These Scams
Snowbird season is still a couple of months away, but if you plan to ship your car down south or across the country, here's how to avoid three common scams.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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Car Insurance Rates Are Rising Fastest in These States
Car insurance rates are on the rise everywhere, but it's worse in some states than others. Does your state have the cheapest or most expensive premiums?
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Ford Bets on a "Model T Moment" with $30K Electric Pickup
A sleek new Universal EV platform promises affordable, efficient electric pickups. Ford’s bet on streamlined manufacturing to deliver both value and profit.
By Paige Cerulli Published
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Watch Out for These Travel Scams This Summer
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Identity Theft These travel scams are easy to fall for and could wreck your summer. Take a moment to read up on the warning signs and simple ways to protect yourself.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Ford Warns $3 Billion Tariff Bill Will Cut Profits and Pressure Prices in 2025
Ford now expects a $3 billion tariff hit this year — pushing up costs on parts, altering vehicle pricing and narrowing dealer discounts even as sales stay strong.
By Choncé Maddox Published
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Surprising Ways to Find Deals on Cars Despite Tariffs
Looking for a new car? Tariffs will make good deals harder to find, so use these expert tricks to get a lower purchase price and keep long-term costs down.
By Nellie S. Huang Published
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Are You an Auto Theft Target? Discover the Clues
Thieves seized more than 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
By Sean Jackson Published
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Want to Lease an EV? The Tax Credit 'Loophole' for That Is Going Away Soon
Tax Credits If you are deciding whether to lease or buy an electric vehicle, here is what you need to know about how the EV lease tax credit works now that it will be eliminated under Trump's new tax law.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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GM Not Planning to Raise Car Prices Despite Tariff Hit, CFO Says
Car Prices GM stock's second-quarter earnings said the company took a $1 billion hit from tariffs, but the CFO said they won't raise prices on cars.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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