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Forty-three million Americans owe an estimated $1.3 trillion in student loans, and the class of 2016, the most indebted ever, is about to add to the totals. Jill Schlesinger reports how grads can prevent themselves from falling behind.
A church in Minnesota is giving thanks for a remarkable donation that came from a congregation member whose generosity was revealed only after his death. In life, Dennis Erickson's gift was a carefully-guarded secret, but it will now affect generations to come. Mark Albert reports.
Voters in Austin, Texas, decide whether the city can screen drivers who work for ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft. It's the latest battle between the companies and cities across the nation over whether car services should be regulated like taxis. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Takata adds 40 million more air bags to ongoing recall; businesses hired at a slower rate in April; and Blue Bell is recalling ice cream due to mislabeled containers. CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Wagner has those business headlines and more from the New York Stock Exchange.
In April, BMW launched a car-sharing program in Seattle with plans to expand it to three more U.S. cities this year. GM and Daimler are also experimenting with their own versions, which is creating new questions for the industry and drivers. Tim Stevens, editor-in-chief of CNET's auto site Roadshow, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the evolving car-sharing industry.
Uber is clarifying its tipping policy. The on-demand car service settled a class-action lawsuit by its drivers. An Uber email to customers explains that tips are not included nor are they expected on Uber, but customers are free to tip their drivers. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from Chicago to discuss the case. Hobson also comments on the merger between Comcast and DreamWorks.
New York state is proposing a new "textalyzer" device that would tell police which drivers text behind the wheel. But the device would allow police to tap into a person's phone operating system. Defense attorney Randy Zelin joins CBSN with more on the privacy concerns.
A man is suing Snapchat, the social media app, claiming a teen drove more than 100 miles an hour and crashed into his car while using the app's speed filter. Defense attorney Randy Zelin joins CBSN with more on the lawsuit's claims that Snapchat encourages speeding.
A driver in Atlanta is suing Snapchat after he was severely injured in a car crash. The 18-year-old woman who hit him was allegedly using Snapchat and going over 100 miles per hour. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Los Angeles police officers say they've seen an uptick in car crashes attributed to street racing. Because of that, the department is rolling out a new task force to crack down on the illegal sport. Chris Martinez has more.
States across the country have been raising speed limits for years. For example, South Dakota made it legal for drivers to hit 80 mph just last year. But a new study shows those increases in speed have also led to more fatal car accidents. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tested many 2016 pickups in a key type of frontal crash tests, and the results were surprising. Kris Van Cleave reports.
A CBS News investigation has found that commercial drivers are failing to disclose dangerous medical conditions that should keep them off the road. And a shortage of drivers is undercutting the effort to come up with a solution to the problem. Kris Van Cleave has more.
In a disturbing look at hidden dangers on highways across the country, a “CBS This Morning” investigation reveals how bus and truck drivers can hide medical conditions that should keep them off the road. Kris Van Cleave reports on the federal oversight of commercial drivers.
Federal regulators have confirmed another death in the United States from a defective Takata air bag. High school senior Huma Hanif was only going 15 miles an hour when a minor collision turned deadly. David Begnaud has more.
Tesla Motors will reach a major milestone Thursday night when it unveils its first electric car intended for mainstream buyers. The base price of Tesla Model 3 is $35,000, about half the price of some other Tesla models. This is an important moment for CEO Elon Musk, who expects Tesla to make a profit starting this year. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins “CBS This Morning” from Chicago to discuss the new model’s impact.
More than 100 accidents are being blamed on a new high-tech gear shift that's currently installed in nearly one million American vehicles. The electronic technology leaves some drivers thinking their car is in park, but they learn the hard way it is still in drive. Kris Van Cleave reports.
The U.S. government is investigating the technology used in some Jeep models that is forcing automakers to change the way you put your car in gear. They’re swapping out traditional gear shifters with digital replacements, especially in luxury brands. But the new technology is raising safety concerns for drivers. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Leaders from Google and General Motors are urging Congress to create legislation that would help speed up efforts to get self-driving cars on the road. In testimony Tuesday, they made the case that, although self-driving vehicles are only a few years from being on the market, state laws and testing rules could slow their progress. But one expert warned of the risk of rushing the technology. CNET's Roadshow editor-in-chief Tim Stevens joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the debate.
A new report released Friday finds that the average car loan runs upwards of 67 months. Mellody Hobson joins the CBS Evening News with more.
Uber is one of the world's most disruptive companies. The ridesharing service this month celebrates its seventh anniversary. Uber has over one million active drivers globally. The company is valued at upwards of $60 billion. Co-founder Travis Kalanick is now focused on the road ahead. Charlie Rose spoke to him in a wide-ranging conversation, and explored what drives his ingenuity.
Morgan Freeman's voice is now available on Waze, an app that helps drivers with directions. CBSN's Elaine Quijano shows us some of the remarks he'll make as users navigate through traffic.
There’s been another highway death -- the tenth caused by a defective airbag made by the Japanese manufacturer Takata. The federal government is now adding another five million Takata-equipped vehicles to the 19 million already recalled. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Software company Certify found Uber eclipsing car rental companies for business travel. Uber captured 41 percent of rides. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from Chicago to discuss the trend.
A record 17.5 million vehicles were sold in the U.S. in 2015, helped by cheap gas and low interest rates. Next year’s crop of cars are on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit -- the biggest automotive stage on the continent. About 40 concept and production vehicles from the world’s largest carmakers make their worldwide debut. Kris Van Cleave reports.
