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Car Sales Expected to Pick Up During Labor Day Holiday
Car dealers have struggled over the past few months during the pandemic, but things could be turning around.
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Car Sales Start to Bounce Back, But Supply in Question
As parts of San Diego reopen, car sales are starting to return to normal. There was a large drop in the number of people visiting because of the coronavirus pandemic. While some people are starting to buy cars again, there might be a shortage of popular new models.
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Car Sales Start to Bounce Back, but Supply Is in Question
As parts of San Diego reopen, car sales are starting to return to normal. While some people are starting to buy cars again, there might be a shortage of popular new models, reports NBC 7 Responds Consumer Bob.
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How to Buy a Car During a Pandemic
Buying a new car might seem impossible right now, but there are a ton of easy ways to stay safe while taking advantage of pandemic-pricing. If you’re in the market for a new car, here are some tips to help you save time and money
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California Agency Predicts $7 Billion State Budget Surplus
California is expected to have a $7 billion budget surplus next year, but lawmakers were urged Wednesday not to spend all of it because a sizable chunk depends on an upcoming decision by the Trump administration as it feuds with state Democratic leaders.
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Buying Electric Versus Gas-Powered Vehicles
Labor Day car sales are right around the corner. But is buying a gas-powered car the best choice for consumers? NBC 7 Responds looks into the benefits of going electric. “I think one of the biggest hurdles for shoppers to make that leap into electric vehicles is range,” said Senior Reviews Editor Mark Takahashi for Edmunds.com. “They’re afraid that...
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After Years of Promise, Battery Cars About to Go Mainstream
For years, there have been lots of electric cars proudly rolled out at auto shows but few on the streets or at dealers. That could be about to change. The electric cars under the lights at the Geneva International Motor Show promise to be the leading edge of more affordable, longer-range vehicles that start to move battery cars out of...
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Tesla Finally Launches Model 3 for $35K
At long last, the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 is a reality. After teasing “news” on Twitter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has delivered the lowest-price Tesla yet. Scott Budman reports.
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How Dangerous Air Bags Can Find Their Way Into Used Cars
A Nevada crash that nearly killed a young woman has exposed a hole in the government’s efforts to get dangerous Takata air bag inflators off the road: There’s nothing that prevents the devices from being taken from wrecked cars and reused. Karina Dorado’s trachea was punctured by shrapnel from an inflator after a relatively minor crash in Las Vegas on...
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US Gains 209,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Down to 4.3 Percent
U.S. employers added 209,000 jobs in July, a second straight month of robust gains that underscore the economy’s vitality as it enters a ninth year of expansion. The unemployment rate slipped to 4.3 percent from 4.4 percent, matching a 16-year low first reached in May, the Labor Department said Friday. But growth in Americans’ paychecks — a persistent weak spot...
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US Added 211,000 Jobs in April, Beating Estimates
A burst of hiring in April provided a reassuring sign for the U.S. economy and reduced a broader gauge of the job market’s health to its lowest level since the recession began nearly a decade ago. Employers added 211,000 jobs, more than double the weak showing in March, the Labor Department said Friday . The unemployment rate dipped to 4.4...