(September 3, 2015) RVINE, Calif. — The analysts at Kelley Blue Book kbb. this week reported the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,543 in August representing an increase of $1,107 — 3.4 percent — from August 2014. Prices dropped $79 from last month.

(September 3, 2015) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Car shoppers looking for great deals in the coming weeks are strongly urged to consider 2015 model year vehicles that are scheduled to be redesigned or refreshed for the 2016 model year, according to a new advisory from car shopping destination Edmunds.com.

The reason, says Edmunds, is that dealers have extra urgency to sell these vehicles before the all-new models fill their lots. As a result, buyers stand to save thousands of dollars off Edmunds' True Market Value price.

(September 2, 2015) NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Kansas City, Kan., tops the chart for the first time ever as the safest driving city in America according to the 11th annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report." The report, based on Allstate Insurance Company claims data, ranks America's 200 largest cities in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers.

(September 1, 2015) WASHINGTON — Pump prices continue to drop and most drivers should pay the lowest gas prices for Labor Day weekend since 2004, according to the weekly gasoline price report from AAA. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has fallen for 14 consecutive days for a total of 20 cents per gallon.

(September 1, 2015) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lake Research Partners and Bellwether Research and Consulting recently released a new national poll sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) that finds likely 2016 voters have widespread and serious concerns about ethanol’s unintended consequences — including damage to engines, land conversion and food prices.

(September 1, 2015) NEW YORK — Idaho is the best state for drivers, according to new research from Bankrate.com.  The worst state for drivers is Louisiana. Bankrate.com ranked all 50 states according to several factors such as fatal crashes, car thefts, average commute times, gasoline spending, repair costs and insurance premiums.

Idaho topped the list due to its low gas and insurance expenses, below-average thefts and short commute times.  Vermont, Wyoming, Wisconsin and Minnesota rounded out the five best states for drivers.

(August 31, 2015) MCLEAN, Va. —  In its most recent report, the Used Car Guide division of J.D. Power determined what factors affect used vehicle demand due to improved product quality. Durability has vastly improved over the last 20 years, and the report analyzes findings from several different data sources as evidence.

(August 31, 2015) DES PLAINES, Ill. — The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The Honda Accord and Civic lead the list by a wide margin.

(August 27, 2015) ATLANTA — More than 54 million American households own a dog, so it's no surprise that 56% of dog owners actively seek out cars and trucks that can accommodate their four-legged friends. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 22% of Autotrader visitors have taken their pet, or would consider taking their pet, on a test drive.

(August 27, 2015) America’s traffic congestion recession is over. Just as the U.S. economy improves, a new report produced by INRIX and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) shows that traffic congestion has returned to pre-recession levels.