Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S.

Car accident rates have been on the increase and experts point to everything from more distracted driving to rising temperatures caused by climate change. There were nearly 6 million car accidents in ...

Average car insurance costs have increased 20% year over year, according to recent data from the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Increased vehicle thefts and severe weather events ...

Car insurance rates have surged in recent years, but relief might be on the horizon Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kara McGinley is a staff Insurance Writer at WSJ | Buy ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The cold weather drains your car battery. It can leave you stranded. In fact, it happened to our expert from CARFAX. "I have a 2020 Kia. Our battery is 4, almost 4.5 years old. We ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Those who live in colder climates know how unpleasant it can be to hop in a cold car in the morning: Your hands get chilly on the ice-cold steering wheel, your nose starts to chill, and your bum is ...

The first time I got behind the steering wheel of a Mercedes S-Class, I was met with an aroma that I can only describe as "luxury." It wasn't that new car smell but rather an elegant perfume that, ...

The first time I got behind the steering wheel of a Mercedes S-Class, I was met with an aroma that I can only describe as "luxury." It wasn't that new car smell but rather an elegant perfume that, ...

Ross has experienced many aspects of the automotive world from a young age. At eight years old, he discovered F1, and it didn't take long for him to pick up on other racing organizations. Today, Ross ...