News from carfax A wide array of domestic and global news stories; news topics include politics/government, business, technology, religion, sports/entertainment, science/nature, and health/lifestyle.

Latest

Jun 28, 2022, 15:31 ET CARFAX NAMED 2022 'TOP WORKPLACE' FOR 2 U.S. OFFICES

Team CARFAX has earned "Top Workplace" honors from both The Washington Post and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, based entirely on employee feedback....

Jun 07, 2022, 07:53 ET CARFAX: ONE IN FIVE U.S. VEHICLES STILL HAS AN UNFIXED SAFETY ISSUE

Even after years of heightened warnings about car safety recalls, new CARFAX data shows more than 50 million vehicles on U.S. roads today are being...

May 03, 2022, 08:05 ET CARFAX IDENTIFIES VEHICLES TARGETED MOST OFTEN FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT

Catalytic converter thefts have soared in recent years, thanks in large part to the spiking prices of precious metals. Thieves are removing catalytic ...

Mar 14, 2022, 08:30 ET CARFAX HONORS NATION'S TOP-RATED SERVICE CENTERS

CARFAX is unveiling the nation's top-rated auto service centers based on verified reviews from CARFAX Car Care members. The 2021 CARFAX Top-Rated...

Mar 12, 2022, 10:00 ET CARFAX: ACCIDENT AND DAMAGE INFORMATION CRITICAL TO ACCURATE VEHICLE PRICING

The unprecedented used car market makes it more important than ever to understand vehicle history. Accident history is the No. 1 thing used-car...

Mar 11, 2022, 12:33 ET DEALERS BUY, SELL, AND SERVICE SMARTER WITH CARFAX

Nv. (March 11, 2022) – CARFAX Lifetime Dealers are buying, selling, and servicing smarter with the power of all three CARFAX dealer products....

Mar 11, 2022, 11:05 ET THE CARFAX 100 RECOGNIZES HIGHLY RATED USED-CAR DEALERS

CARFAX is unveiling The CARFAX 100, an elite group of dealers from around the nation who are unmatched in their verified customer review rankings....

Feb 14, 2022, 08:33 ET CUSTOMERS LOVE THESE USED-CAR DEALERS

On this Valentine's Day, CARFAX is showing its love to dealers in its third annual Top-Rated Dealer Program. The 2021 CARFAX Top-Rated Dealers...

Feb 02, 2022, 10:00 ET CARFAX WINS NATIONAL AND REGIONAL WORKPLACE AWARDS

CARFAX is being recognized as one of the best places to work by both Energage and Virginia Business Magazine. CARFAX earned a 2022 Top Workplaces USA ...

Jan 25, 2022, 08:23 ET CARFAX LAUNCHES LIFETIME DEALER PROGRAM

Car owners can now look for the CARFAX Lifetime Dealer badge to know which dealerships provide full access to CARFAX products whether they're buying, ...

Nov 09, 2021, 08:56 ET CARFAX Predicts Reliability And Repair Costs For Consumers

Consumers with full-size SUVs are more likely to need repairs within the next 12 months than any other vehicle segment, according to new data from...

Oct 07, 2021, 09:16 ET Recall Search Tool Surpasses 1 Billion Vehicles Checked For Open Safety Recalls

A major milestone in the ongoing effort to keep car owners and shoppers safe has been reached. More than 1 billion vehicle checks for unfixed safety...

Sep 20, 2021, 09:12 ET CARFAX Announces CEO Retirement And Succession Plan

CARFAX today announced that Dick Raines plans to retire as chief executive officer (CEO) on November 30, 2021. Vice President Bill Eager will become...

Sep 16, 2021, 09:18 ET CARFAX: As Many As 212,000 Vehicles Damaged By Hurricane Ida

In the wake of Hurricane Ida and other intense storms across the United States, consumers need to be on alert for flooded vehicles resurfacing on the ...

Jun 18, 2021, 09:51 ET CARFAX Named 'Top Workplace' By The Washington Post For Eighth Straight Year

CARFAX has been named a 'Top Workplace' by The Washington Post for the eighth consecutive year. CARFAX is one of only 15 companies in the Washington, ...

May 20, 2021, 10:24 ET CARFAX Helps Used-Car Buyers Get The Most Accurate Price Based On A Vehicle's Accident History

Used-car inventory is in short supply and used-car prices are at record highs. As market conditions change daily, CARFAX continues to help used-car...

Apr 27, 2021, 10:10 ET CARFAX Numbers Show One In Five Vehicles On The Road Has An Open Safety Recall

The number of vehicles on U.S. roads with an open recall is declining, but tens of millions of drivers - and used- car buyers – remain at risk. The...

Mar 15, 2021, 14:04 ET CARFAX Recognizes Nation's Top-Rated Used-Car Dealers

CARFAX is honoring an exclusive group of dealers rated highly by verified customers in its second annual Top-Rated Dealer Program. The 2020 CARFAX...

Mar 04, 2021, 09:07 ET CARFAX Announces New Partnership with Origence to Improve Vehicle Lending Process

Financial institutions now have better access to CARFAX data through a new partnership between CARFAX, the leader in vehicle history since 1984, and...

Feb 23, 2021, 09:30 ET Know Before You Buy: CARFAX Accident Information Helps Car Buyers Build Confidence

Americans are driving less since COVID restrictions were enacted, and the number of accidents is also down. CARFAX data shows a 24% decrease in the...

Jan 27, 2021, 08:33 ET CARFAX: You Must Still Maintain Your Car, Even If You're Driving Less

Because millions of Americans are staying home more often during the pandemic, their cars may be spending less time on the road. In fact, CARFAX data ...

Dec 15, 2020, 08:33 ET CARFAX Warns Car Shoppers: Watch Out For Odometer Fraud

There is a big misconception that odometer fraud disappeared with digital odometers, but that's not so: CARFAX data suggests that more than 1.8...

Nov 17, 2020, 09:07 ET CARFAX Warns Drivers: Check For Deadly Airbag Recalls Before You Travel For Holidays

CARFAX estimates there are about 16 million airbags in vehicles on the road today with an open safety recall. More than 11 million of those are...

Oct 14, 2020, 15:04 ET CARFAX In Top Five On The Washington Post's 'Top Workplace' List For Large Companies

CARFAX is being recognized as one of The Washington Post's Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area for the seventh consecutive year. This year...

Sep 15, 2020, 10:48 ET New Recall Numbers From CARFAX Demonstrate Growing Safety Risk On Roads

The number of vehicles on the road with open safety recalls is rising, after two consecutive years of declines, according to CARFAX data. Annual...