Cars

With summer in full swing, we typically see car dealerships heavily discounting excess inventory for the Fourth of July holiday. But the novel coronavirus and its effects make this year different from most.

Volvo Cars said that it is recalling nearly 2.1 million vehicles worldwide as a preventive measure after the company discovered that a steel wire connected to the front seat belts can be weakened.

Six years ago, Ford made a Texas-size wager on the top-selling vehicle in America, rolling out a radical new version of the F-Series pickup with a lighter aluminum body instead of the customary steel.

Toyota is recalling about 752,000 gas-electric hybrid vehicles worldwide because the engines can lose power and stall.

Many people like SUVs because of the greater cargo space and a higher driving position they provide compared to a sedan. But one of the typical trade-offs is reduced fuel economy.

Among the openings, 75% are for claims and customer service reps, and 25% are for sales reps, with salaries of more than $40,000.

After a 79-day shutdown, retailers, offices, auto dealerships and real estate agents gear up to get back to business across Long Island. 

While many aspects of car design can seem commoditized, storage space is one place where automakers can still get creative. These extra spots to put your stuff can make a big difference in your daily driving.

FAQs on the rights and responsibilities of those set to reopen June 10, including some retailers, offices, auto salespeople and real estate agents.  

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New York dealerships allowed to resume in-person sales with new social distancing and sanitizing protocols in place.