Behind the wheel
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Almanac: Route 66
On November 11, 1926, officials green-lighted plans for the future highway, stretching 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, nicknamed the "Mother Road"
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Crash that killed 20 raises concerns over "Frankenstein laws" for limos
Experts says modified limousines pose greater safety concerns, while federal regulators have limited oversight authority to regulate them
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Drivers not fixing recalled vehicles
Automakers issue recalls on a regular basis but a new report finds many car owners never repair the problem, leaving millions of potentially life-threatening vehicles on the road. CBS News' John Schiumo reports from New York.
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Passage: End of the road for the VW Beetle
Volkswagen announced this week that it will cease production of its iconic automobile next year,
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Here's how minivans rank on safety tests
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is out with a new round of crash tests rating the safety of minivans. CBS News' Hena Doba reports.
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Self-driving passenger vans hit the road in Texas city
Autonomous vehicles will carry riders in a six-month pilot program
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Behind GM's peer-to-peer car sharing service
General Motors is entering a new business that's often described as Airbnb for cars. Starting this week, many people who own or lease newer models from GM's brands can sign up to rent out their vehicles through the Peer Cars program. It's part of GM’s established car-sharing app Maven. Peer Cars launched initially in Chicago, Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Fortune magazine senior editor-at-large Leigh Gallagher joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss monetizing an asset that could be sitting idle.
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Flying car innovator believes he can finally make it a reality
No technological dream has captured the minds of the media quite like the flying car. Marcus Leng of Blackfly believes his invention will allow it to become a reality. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone, who has chased down the flying car fantasy for 30 years, reports on this Silicon Valley innovator.
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What's behind the delay in autonomous vehicles on the road?
2018 was supposed to be the year the self-driving cars became a reality. But despite new driverless concepts, a truly autonomous vehicle may be further down the road. Tim Stevens, editor-in-chief of Roadshow, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the demand and regulations.
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These car apps may be less distracting for drivers
New research shows Apple CarPlay and Google's Android Auto are less distracting for drivers than a car's built-in infotainment system. WTSP's Garin Flowers reports.
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GM is bringing back the Chevy Blazer after 14 years
GM is bringing back the Chevy Blazer, and it could be in showrooms by next year. The move to bring back the Blazer comes as American buyers continue their shift from cars to trucks and SUVs
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Actress tweets video of Tesla bursting into flames "out of the blue"
Automaker calls incident in which Model S catches fire "extraordinarily unusual"
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Video shows Tesla Model S bursting into flames
Tesla is investigating how one of its cars appeared to suddenly catch fire on a busy street near Los Angeles. Cellphone video shows flames shooting out of the electric vehicle last week. Local authorities say it could have been a faulty battery, but Tesla says it's still too early to know exactly what happened. Jamie Yuccas reports.
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2018 Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee receive "poor" crash test ratings
Crash tests of two popular SUVs reveal serious safety concerns. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2018 Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee "poor" ratings in front passenger crash tests. Kris Van Cleave reports.
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A helping hand for "confused" self-driving cars
Phantom Auto hopes their technology can come to the rescue of an autonomous vehicle that can't handle a hazard on its own
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Inside the auto shop that exclusively restores Volkswagen Beetles
The Volkswagen Beetle's long ride is about to come to an end. In March, VW announced it is planning to end production of the iconic model. But that won't change the love many owners have for their "bugs” or the lively business at one of the few auto shops dedicated exclusively to repairing them. Don Dahler reports.
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Uber adds "panic button" safety feature to app
The ride hailing service Uber is adding a new safety feature, a "panic button," to its app as part of a campaign to protect riders. CBS News' Kenneth Craig reports.
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The Aston Martin, a piece of automotive art
The British icon and symbol of hand-tooled automobile craftsmanship is beloved by car buffs, not least 007 himself
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The return of Steve McQueen's "Bullitt" Mustang
After 50 years the iconic GT Fastback that starred in one of cinema's great car chases is back in the public eye
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5 cars drawing crowds at the New York Auto Show
SUVs large and small and one midsize sedan are among the highlights at this year's show, known for its glitz
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Drowsy driving could be deadlier than first thought
New research from AAA says drowsiness could play a part in nearly 10 percent of all crashes
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The return of a Hollywood legend: Steve McQueen's Mustang
The car, made famous from the chase scene in "Bullitt," went on to make an impact beyond the silver screen
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Almanac: The DeLorean car
On January 21, 1981, the very first DMC-12, with its iconic gull-wing doors, rolled off the assembly line in Northern Ireland
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How to defrost your car
Have you been using spatulas or grill scrapers to clean off your icy windshield? Here are six better ways to defrost your car.
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Avoiding the auto sales pitch with virtual reality
In the future, buying a car won't require a trip to a dealership -- or even a car. CBS News correspondent John Blackstone shows how to take a test drive with virtual reality.
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Drivers not fixing recalled vehicles
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Deadly limo crash raises concerns over "Frankenstein laws for Frankenstein vehicles"
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Here's how minivans rank on safety tests
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Flying car innovator believes he can finally make it a reality
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These car apps may be less distracting for drivers
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Self-driving passenger vans hit the road in Texas city
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2018 Ford Explorer, Jeep Grand Cherokee receive "poor" crash test ratings
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A helping hand for "confused" self-driving cars
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The Aston Martin, a piece of automotive art
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The return of a Hollywood legend: Steve McQueen's Mustang
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Drowsy driving could be more common – and deadlier – than first thought
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Building a supersonic car to go 1,000 mph
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Avoiding the auto sales pitch with virtual reality
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Renewed wanderlust fuels RV resurgence
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More carmakers lose spare tire in efforts to improve fuel economy
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