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When an Extended Car Warranty is Worth It — and When it's NotGot the "we're trying to reach you about your car's extended warranty" call? Here's what you need to know before buying.
By Rachael Green
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More Than 1 Million Toyota, Lexus and Subaru Vehicles Recalled for Camera Issue. Is Your Vehicle Affected?A software glitch in the Panoramic View Monitor system causes blank or frozen rear-camera images, triggering a massive recall of 2022-26 models.
By Choncé Maddox
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Are You an Auto Theft Target? Discover the CluesThieves seized more than 850,000 cars last year. See which models, states and behaviors draw the eyes of opportunists.
By Sean Jackson
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You Retired and Stopped Commuting. How Do You Lower Car Insurance Costs Now?Retiring usually means cutting out that daily commute which could make you less risky to insure. Does that mean your car insurance costs will drop? Here's what you need to know.
By Rachael Green
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Ford Recalls 115,500 Vehicles for Steering Defect: What Owners Should KnowFord is recalling more than 115,500 U.S. vehicles over a steering column issue that can lead to loss of control. Learn which models are affected and what to do next.
By Choncé Maddox
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Get the Best Car Deal in Retirement: Here's the TrickPlanning on shopping for a new car this Labor Day weekend? Here’s how to haggle for a better price, even though you're retired.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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Ford Bets on a "Model T Moment" with $30K Electric PickupA 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
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Watch Out for These Travel Scams This SummerSponsored by LifeLock
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
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Ford Warns $3 Billion Tariff Bill Will Cut Profits and Pressure Prices in 2025Ford 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
