The Idle: An oasis in the midst of traffic
In Indianapolis a highway median was the perfect place in which to erect a miniature park, where visitors could gaze upon cars speeding (or crawling) by
Behind The Wheel
Almanac: The Los Angeles freeways "Stack"
On September 22, 1953, the Four-Level Interchange design opened, allowing drivers in 32 lanes to switch from one freeway to another without ever having to cross another lane of traffic
Almanac: Air bags
On September 1, 1998, the safety device became mandatory in all new cars and light trucks in the U.S., subsequently saving tens of thousands of lives
James Bond's Aston Martin may fetch millions at auction
The most famous car in the world can be yours – and the spy gadgets work!
A Woodstock icon recreated: The VW "Light Bus"
A new documentary chronicles efforts to locate a long-lost totem of the '60s counterculture and bring it back to life
Learning how to drive a monster truck
Monster trucks. Those big bouncy very American contributions to motor sport, are actually extremely hard to drive. Luke Burbank found out how hard, when he attended Monster Jam University.
Inside Uber's secret self-driving car testing facility
Uber gives "CBS This Morning" an exclusive look inside the closely guarded test track as the company looks to regain trust after a fatal accident in 2018
Waymo resumes self-driving truck tests on Arizona freeways
Autonomous trucks will hit the roads around Phoenix this week, though initially rigs will have two drivers
Distracted drivers an increasing threat to first responders
Research shows 71% of drivers admitted to taking pictures or texting while going past accident scenes – and the number of first responders being killed is rising
Van life: Making one's home on the open road
From baby boomers to millennials, some people have found a road map to happiness by living in RVs or converted vans and school buses
USPS is testing out self-driving mail trucks
What could be the future of mail delivery got a test-run this week when the U.S. Postal Service began a two-week pilot program with a self-driving truck company. Dana Jacobson reports.
Traveling America's scenic byways
Reason enough to get off the interstate: America's most scenic routes allow you to get caught up in where you are rather than where you're going to
Flying cars: Ready to take off
After decades of promises, flying cars are finally becoming real, though they won't look like what "The Jetsons" promised
In the slow lane with Jay Leno
The comedian and car enthusiast takes a vintage Ford Model T out for a spin in Washington, D.C., where gentle political humor these days seems similarly antiquated
Tuning in to the evolution of car radios
From pop hits to preachers and pretty much everything in-between, the car radio has been a part our lives for almost 100 years
Which car models are most likely to get stolen?
Car thefts are up in the U.S., even with the rise of new anti-theft devices, and some makes and models are more popular with car thieves than others
Touring the 2019 Chicago Auto Show
Manufacturers from all over the world exhibit new vehicles and technology at the country's largest auto show. CNET Roadshow's Tim Stevens takes a look at what's on display.
Almanac: Tail fins
On February 3, 1948, 71 years ago today, Cadillac produced its very first car featuring the revolutionary automotive styling note
Detroit Auto Show in full swing
CNET's Tim Stevens takes us to the Detroit Auto Show for a look at the latest car trends. Highlights include everything from Ford's new 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 to the first Toyota Supra in 17 years.
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"
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
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.
Passage: End of the road for the VW Beetle
Volkswagen announced this week that it will cease production of its iconic automobile next year,
Results of minivan 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.
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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Chicago teachers go on strike over pay and working conditions
About 25,000 teachers went on strike on Thursday morning over salaries, class sizes and the number of support staff
The U.S. tax system is "a new engine of inequality"
Economist Gabriel Zucman, the brains behind Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax, says the American Dream is "not doing well"
United Auto Workers leaders reach deal with GM
Proposed agreement, which must be approved by union membership, could end a month of picketing by nearly 50,000 workers
Classes canceled ahead of planned teachers strike in Chicago
Nearly 400,000 students impacted as nation's third-largest school district readies for walkout by educators
NBA-China rift could hit players where it hurts: Their wallets
As LeBron James suggests, some of the league's top stars have millions of reasons to hope the controversy dies down
The million-dollar home isn't the mansion it used to be
Spending $1 million on a house can get you 5,000 square feet in the South -- or a condo in San Francisco a fifth that size
Judge admits $107 million error in Johnson & Johnson opioid award
Oklahoma court acknowledged it erroneously added three zeroes in calculating $572 million legal settlement
Why farmers may be disappointed with China deal
Although President Trump has touted the pact as "the biggest deal ever" for farmers, the devil is in the details
Drug distributor shares jump after opioid settlement report
Shares of McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal climbed more than 6% amid talk of deal to resolve lawsuits
How to get up to $358 in the Yahoo data breach settlement
If you had an account with the portal between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for cash or free credit monitoring
Reality TV show's challenge: Go vegetarian or eat your pet
British program challenges meat eaters to live with animals — and kill them if they decide to stay carnivores
Marc Benioff on how Salesforce was able to "do well and do good"
In a new book, the billionaire says it's a story of shareholders and stakeholders
Michelin star quality meal delivery for folks on restrictive diets
Subscription meal-delivery service makes gluten-free food for people who suffer from a range of conditions
Doctors Without Borders urges pharma to slash TB drug price
Making the life-saving medication more affordable would improve cure rates and ease treatment, group says
Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef
Fast-food chain pulls meat used in burritos and tacos from restaurants in 21 states after customer complaints
