9 things you're probably wrong about when it comes to your car, from maintenance to pricing

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Hyundai SUVs at a car dealership.
Car owners might have a number of misconceptions about their vehicles and the buying process.

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One of car dealers' most closely watched cost metrics is skyrocketing

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There's one metric that's causing dealers havoc these days, making it expensive for them to keep cars on the lot.

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The UAW strike is over after 46 days. Here are the details of their contract that will leave some workers making up to $42 an hour.

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Workers picket outside of the Ford Assembly plant during the UAW strike against the Big Three U.S. automakers.

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These 20 electric cars are selling below sticker price — and rising incentives could help you get an even better deal

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A red Kia EV6 electric car, a gray Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV, and a while Genesis GV60.
The Kia EV6 GT, Genesis GV60, and Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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The auto industry overestimated EV demand this year. Now companies are scrambling.

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An EV charging cord turning into a plateauing trend line

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It could take a decade for other automakers to catch Tesla — and none are 'leading contenders' just yet, experts say

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6, Tesla Cybertruck, GMC Hummer EV, and Chevy Blazer EV.
The Hyundai Ioniq 6, Tesla Cybertruck, GMC Hummer EV, and Chevy Blazer EV.

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Electric cars are seeing their highest discounts yet

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The 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited.

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Ford's truck plant is the latest factory to be hit by strikes — and could mean headaches if you're in the market for a pickup

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United Auto Workers members went on strike against GM for 40 days in 2019.

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Buying a luxury car? Your gas and EV options cost about the same. Otherwise, expect to pay nearly $16,000 more to go electric.

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Mercedes-Benz EQB.
Mercedes-Benz EQB.

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Striking auto workers target 38 new GM and Stellantis plants as strike enters second week

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United Auto Workers members and supporters rally at the Stellantis North America headquarters on September 20, 2023 in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

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