After years of limbo, the U.S. government has given the green light to a crash test dummy based on the female body. But will it be used right away? Not so fast.
Cars
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Why car insurance costs have soared (and what drivers are doing about it)
Car insurance premiums have increased at twice the rate of overall inflation. They’ve stabilized, at least for now, but more than half of Americans say the costs are painful.
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The devil’s in the detailing at haunted Halloween car washes
Haunted car washes have become a national phenomenon, with hundreds of Halloween-themed locations around the country.
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EV sales surge in the U.S. ahead of Sept. 30 tax credit deadline
A $7,500 tax credit is available for the lease or purchase of many electric vehicles — but only if contracts are inked by midnight on Sept. 30. The result: The market for EVs is a little distorted.
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India’s honk-happy drivers are switching to even louder horns
In India’s bustling megacities, honking is a common form of communication among drivers. But in this case, one person’s language is another person’s noise pollution.
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Tesla profits slide 16%, despite Elon Musk’s pivot back to his companies
The earnings report follows a 13.5% drop in sales this quarter, compared to the same period a year ago.
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Senate overrules parliamentarian and votes to undo California EV rule
The Senate parliamentarian advised lawmakers that they couldn’t use the Congressional Review Act to revoke California’s right to set vehicle standards. But they did it anyway. Expect a legal fight.
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The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs
California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now up to the Senate.
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Tariffs threaten to push auto insurance rates even higher
Between the slate of tariffs currently in effect and proposed tariffs on car parts, the cost of car ownership is rising. And that’s true even if you’re not in the market for a vehicle.
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Fact-check: Who’s right in the Musk-Navarro feud over Tesla?
President Trump’s rival advisors Peter Navarro and Elon Musk are in a war of words over whether Tesla relies on imported parts. Musk has the facts on his side.
