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An average of 329 people are killed in car chases per year, prompting many police departments to review their policies. Omar Villafranca reports.
The Super Cab version of the Ford F-150 performed poorly in crash tests
The Super Cab version of the Ford F-150 performed poorly in crash tests. Ford says they plan to fix the problem in the 2016 model. Chip Reid reports.
Ford F-150 gets mixed crash test results
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Auto insurance companies claim they can save you money, but in "The Truth About Car Insurance," Consumer Reports says otherwise
Auto insurance companies claim they can save you money, but in "The Truth About Car Insurance," Consumer Reports says otherwise. The magazine conducted research for two years in which they analyzed more than two billion car insurance price qutoes from more than 700 companies. Margot Gilman of Consumer Reports joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.
Fiat Chrysler denied retrial in boy's Jeep fire death
But judge reduces award to family of 4-year-old boy from $150 million to $40 million
The automaker is preparing to pay a record $105 million fine for mishandling safety recalls on millions of vehicles
The automaker is preparing to pay a record $105 million fine for mishandling safety recalls on millions of vehicles. The penalty is the largest-ever imposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Kris Van Cleave reports on the settlement that also forces the carmaker to buy back hundreds of thousands of trucks.
There has been a huge recall by Fiat-Chrysler after computer hackers proved they could take control of a moving vehicle, leaving drivers helpless
There has been a huge recall by Fiat-Chrysler after computer hackers proved they could take control of a moving vehicle, leaving drivers helpless. 1.4 million cars are considered vulnerable, including many recent Jeep, Ram and Chrysler products. Kris Van Cleave reports on just how broadly this recall goes.
Fiat Chrysler recalls 1.4M cars after hack revelations
The voluntary recall follows a demonstration by hackers who remotely took over a Jeep through its radio's software
GM and Ford wage pickup wars over aluminum
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In a video for Wired, cybersecurity experts demonstrated how they could hack into a Jeep and disable its brakes
In a video for Wired, cybersecurity experts demonstrated how they could hack into a Jeep and disable its brakes. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the threat and what Congress plans to do about it.
Which cars make people happiest?
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Uber is blasting New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for trying to limit the number of drivers allowed on the road
Uber is blasting New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for trying to limit the number of drivers allowed on the road. CNET tech reporter Bridget Carey discusses the story on CBSN.
Takata air bag problem triggers Ferrari recall
Italian automaker says that due to an assembly problem, air bags may inflate with the wrong orientation
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If you're planning to rent a car anytime soon, make sure you read the fine print
If you're planning to rent a car anytime soon, make sure you read the fine print. A new bill proposed in Congress could allow car rental companies to rent potentially dangerous vehicles. TravAlliance Media President & CEO Mark Murphy joins CBSN to explain why.
Second company probed for air bag inflator malfunctions
Company made air bag inflators in some older Fiat Chrysler and Kia vehicles that potentially could malfunction
The car narrowly missed hitting a pedestrian and cars in the oncoming lane
Cell phone video shows a man driving backwards down a windy road for more than two miles. The car narrowly missed hitting a pedestrian and cars in the oncoming lane. Peter Daut of Los Angeles station KCBS reports.
Power lift gate problem prompts big GM recall
Automaker is recalling nearly 780,000 vehicles; 56 reports on injuries caused by the issue
For the first time, Google's self-driving cars will be available outside of California
For the first time, Google's self-driving cars will be available outside of California. CNET Tech Reporter Bridget Casey joins CBSN to talk transportation.
Buying a certified used car? 5 things you need to know
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Tesla's deliveries hit record high
Tesla makes only one car, the Model S sedan, but CEO Elon Musk said he expects to begin deliveries of an SUV in three or four months
Farming is big business across America, with more than two million farms covering more than 900 million acres
Farming is big business across America, with more than two million farms covering more than 900 million acres. Many tractors are equipped with technology that companies like Google are planning to put on the road. Adriana Diaz reports from Iowa with the tools of the future farmers are using today.
Uber executives face criminal charges in France
Uber is on the defensive as a proposed bill in New York City could limit how many of its drivers are on the roads. Meanwhile, Uber executives face criminal charges in France. Wall Street Journal business editor Dennis Berman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what is behind the backlash.
Brake issues prompt Feds to probe Ford F-150
The NHTSA says it has 32 complaints alleging that electric vacuum assist pumps can fail, causing loss of power brakes
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President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
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Trump posted some U.S. jobs data the before its official release
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Reference to Trump's impeachments removed from National Portrait Gallery
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Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
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How to outsmart cybercriminals and protect your data
In his new book "Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime," former FBI Counterintelligence Operative Eric O'Neill describes the art of outsmarting cybercriminals and protecting your data and wallet. O'Neill spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about steps people can take to stay safe online.
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U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on AI sexualized images
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The history and mystery of kissing
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Cold case murder victim was a bridesmaid in killer's wedding
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Chicago man arrested in murders of Ohio dentist and his wife, police say
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