(August 16, 2016) After dropping 54 of 55 days, the national average price of gasoline at the pump has held steady over the past week but has declined each of the past four days. The national average price for regular unleaded is $2.12 per gallon, which is the lowest price for this date since 2004. Today’s price is fractions of a penny more than one week ago, but is nine cents less than one month ago and 54 cents less than the same date last year, according to AAA analysis.

(August 14, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways during the past four years, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Unsecured loads resulted in approximately 39,000 injuries and more than 500 deaths between 2011 and 2014.

(August 10, 2016) The national average price of gas has held relatively steady over the past week and has declined on just one of the past four days, according to AAA's weekly report. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is $2.12 per gallon, which is the lowest price for this date since 2004 and 26 cents below 2016’s peak price to date of $2.40 on June 11.

The price is one cent less than one week ago, 12 cents less than one month ago and 48 cents less than the same date last year.

(August 9, 2016) BETHESDA — If your brakes are trying to tell you something, you should pay attention. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation and it should be checked immediately if you suspect any problems, says the non-profit Car Care Council.

(August 8, 2016) MESA, Ariz. — American Traffic Solutions (ATS) is again helping to spread the word about the inherent dangers of red-light running during this year's Stop on Red Week campaign, initiated by the Federal Highway Administration to educate drivers and bring awareness to the number and severity of intersection crashes.

(August 4, 2016) IRVINE, Calif. — With the 2016-2017 school year right around the corner, many students and parents of teens are considering their transportation needs to and from campus and activities.  To help shoppers narrow down their choices, the editors at Kelley Blue Book kbb.com have named this year's 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2016.

For the third consecutive year, the Honda Fit starting at $15,776 has been ranked the number one vehicle. Honda landed three of the top four cars with the Civic ranked third and the HR-V fourth. The Kia Soul was ranked second.

(August 3, 2016) National pump prices have fallen 50 of the past 51 days for a total of 25 cents per gallon. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has declined to $2.13 per gallon, which is the lowest level in the past 100 days and the lowest price for this date since 2004, according to AAA. This week's price is three cents less than one week ago, 15 cents less than one month ago and 52 cents less than the same date last year.

(August 2, 2016) IRVINE, Calif. —.The analysts at Kelley Blue Book kbb.com today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $34,264 in July. New-car prices have increased by $832 (up 2.5 percent) from July 2015, while rising $82 (up 0.2 percent) from last month.

"Low interest rates, longer loan terms and increased leasing are helping consumers afford their monthly payments, which would be upwards of $550 per month on a traditional 60-month term," said Tim Fleming, analyst for Kelley Blue Book.