Tire prices are inflating. Tariffs on imports, lower supplies and higher demand from drivers buying winter tires are combining to jack up costs. (Today)

The vast majority of Americans responding to a survey by the Consumer Federation of America say they are worried about rising gas prices in the future and that they support higher fuel economy standards. (11/25/2009)

Milford, Mich. (11/21/2009)

A driver of a 2007 Toyota Camry is blaming a recent accident at the Shoppers Plaza in Hampton on a stuck accelerator pedal -- a problem that has been reported before and is part of a continuing investigation under way by both Toyota Motor Sales Inc. and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (11/19/2009)

There was a time when people would joke about not buying cars made on Mondays or Fridays because they were concerned workers might not be focused on the task at hand. (11/18/2009)