/tags/automobile automobile en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:30:00 GMT /economy/2023-04-11/auto-loans-for-new-cars-reach-their-highest-interest-rates-since-2008 Interest rates reached 7% during the first quarter of 2023, meaning borrowers are facing costs that haven’t been seen since the Great Recession. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:30:00 GMT /economy/2023-04-11/auto-loans-for-new-cars-reach-their-highest-interest-rates-since-2008 Gabriella Paul /business/2022-09-19/kia-and-hyundai-drivers-might-want-to-take-extra-precautions-to-deter-car-thieves Kia and Hyundai cars have become the target of a large number of car thieves in Milwaukee, Wis., in recent years. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:00:00 GMT /business/2022-09-19/kia-and-hyundai-drivers-might-want-to-take-extra-precautions-to-deter-car-thieves Wynne Davis /news/2022-08-30/inside-the-rise-of-stealerships-and-the-shady-economics-of-car-buying Car dealerships deploy tricks and traps to make as much money as they can from you. Here's what I learned when trying to buy a new car. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:00:00 GMT /news/2022-08-30/inside-the-rise-of-stealerships-and-the-shady-economics-of-car-buying Greg Rosalsky /news/2022-03-09/gm-plans-to-test-using-electric-vehicles-as-a-power-backup-for-homes General Motors and California's Pacific Gas & Electric are aiming to test the technology by this summer. Ford previously announced a similar feature on its electric F-150 Lightning pickup. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:13:51 GMT /news/2022-03-09/gm-plans-to-test-using-electric-vehicles-as-a-power-backup-for-homes Rina Torchinsky /news/2022-03-04/elon-musk-dares-united-autoworkers-to-try-to-unionize-tesla Unfair labor practice charges have previously been filed against Tesla, Musk and other company executives for allegedly blocking union organizing attempts at the company. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 14:08:39 GMT /news/2022-03-04/elon-musk-dares-united-autoworkers-to-try-to-unionize-tesla Jaclyn Diaz /2021-07-13/inflation-is-still-high-used-car-prices-could-help-explain-what-happens-next A surge in prices of used cars was a major driver of inflation again in June, but there are some signs those price hikes may be shifting into reverse. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 09:00:00 GMT /2021-07-13/inflation-is-still-high-used-car-prices-could-help-explain-what-happens-next Scott Horsley /news/2021-06-14/hyundai-plant-in-alabama-pauses-manufacturing-due-to-car-chip-shortage A global shortage of semiconductor chips has impacted the manufacturing of cars, electronics and appliances. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:57:57 GMT /news/2021-06-14/hyundai-plant-in-alabama-pauses-manufacturing-due-to-car-chip-shortage Jaclyn Diaz /2021-01-12/lack-of-computer-chips-trips-up-some-automakers Computer chips are an essential component for new cars. But car production has recovered faster than expected, and competing demand for semiconductors has also been rising. Some plants are struggling. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:37:44 GMT /2021-01-12/lack-of-computer-chips-trips-up-some-automakers Camila Domonoske /2020-11-25/nice-car-but-how-do-you-charge-that-thing-let-us-count-the-ways Most charging actually happens at home, but concerns about how to juice up are tripping up would-be buyers. A lot is on the line for automakers. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:00:13 GMT /2020-11-25/nice-car-but-how-do-you-charge-that-thing-let-us-count-the-ways Camila Domonoske /2020-05-04/u-s-automakers-are-slowly-rolling-toward-a-restart U.S. auto plants are gradually starting to reopen. New safety measures, from social distancing to face shields, are being put into place, while some workers are anxious about the risk of an outbreak. Mon, 04 May 2020 21:05:00 GMT /2020-05-04/u-s-automakers-are-slowly-rolling-toward-a-restart Camila Domonoske