The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tightened its standards for 2019 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ honors.
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‘Dramatic drops’ in gas prices: Less-than-$2 gas is here for many American motorists
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. fuel stations are charging less than $2 per gallon of gasoline as declining oil prices deliver holiday savings for motorists.
How to score the best car deal in December
Many automakers offer their best car deals in December. If the lowest price is your priority, consider sedans and plug-ins.
Why older headlights are a ‘major safety concern’ for American motorists
At an average of 11 years old, the typical vehicle on the road today generates only 22 percent of the light that new headlights generate, AAA says.
Cloudy headlights pose huge safety risk, AAA study finds
Clouded or yellowed headlights are a serious safety risk, according to a new AAA study.
Gas plummets to 2018 low as oil’s slide delivers savings
Gas prices hit a low for the year on Tuesday as oil’s plunge offered relief at the pump for drivers.
Walgreens and FedEx launching next-day prescription delivery service
Walgreens and FedEx launching next-day delivery service after CVS made a similar move as companies brace for possible entry into space by Amazon.
Sears chairman Eddie Lampert offers to buy Sears out of bankruptcy, including 500 stores
The chairman and largest investor in Sears Holdings is offering to buy the retailer out of bankruptcy, including 500 of its remaining stores.
Lyft launches IPO process with confidential SEC filing
Ride-hailing app Lyft has filed paperwork with U.S. regulators setting in motion its plans to go public.
Fight breaks out at Cheesecake Factory over free cheesecake offer
A free cheesecake promotion at The Cheesecake Factorygenerated feverish interest Wednesday before turning sour when a fight apparently broke out.