(August 26, 2015) SKOKIE, Ill. — Reminisce about your travels, and dream about your next adventure with Rand McNally's new "Best of" series featuring rich photos illustrating the unique travel appeal of special places across the country and around the globe.

Rand McNally says the series is packed with stunning photos and engaging vignettes about U.S. and world destinations. Best of America: Day & Night, Best of America: Great Escapes, and Best of the World: Exquisite Experiences will awaken and captivate the traveler that stirs in all of us.

(August 26, 2015) WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Automakers are investing billions of dollars to put technologies in their cars and light trucks that are not being used by many of the owners of those vehicles, according to the J.D. Power 2015 Driver Interactive Vehicle Experience (DrIVE) Report.

The 2015 DrIVE Report measures driver experiences with in-vehicle technology features during the first 90 days of ownership.

(August 25, 2015) WASHINGTON — Average U.S. gas prices are at the lowest levels for this time of year since 2004 due to the steep decline in the cost of crude oil, according to AAA's weekly report. Gas prices have dropped recently despite ongoing refinery problems, and prices should continue to fall this autumn due to declining demand and the switchover to winter-blend gasoline.

(August 25, 2015) ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Car buyer satisfaction is down for a third straight year as prices rise and recalls continue, according to new data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Customer satisfaction with automobiles fell 3.7 percent to 79 on ACSI's 100-point scale.

(August 25, 2015) LONDON — Nissan’s unwavering vision of a cleaner, safer and more user-friendly automotive environment takes another marked step forward with the announcement of a unique project to design and develop the Fuel Station of the Future in partnership with renowned international architects Foster + Partners.

The electric vehicle charging project brings together two brands famed for their innovative, bold design and desire to challenge conventions to offer a fascinating view of how fueling stations will adapt in a rapidly changing world.

(August 25, 2015) WASHINGTON — Since 1920, the AAA School Safety Patrol Program has been instrumental in helping students get to and from school safely. As the program marks its 95th anniversary, patrollers across North America and in 30 countries will take their post for another school year, wearing their familiar 'Lectric Lime belt or vest.

"The AAA School Safety Patrol Program relies on student volunteers to assist their classmates at crossings, carpool areas and bus loading and unloading zones," said AAA Traffic Safety Advocacy Project Manager Rhonda Shah.

(August 21, 2015) WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The quality of synthetic leather materials used on new-vehicle seats has gotten so good that new-vehicle owners often don't know or can't tell if their vehicle's seats are leather or leatherette — a synthetic leather-like material —  according to the J.D. Power 2015 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released this week.

(August 21, 2015) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The average used car sold in the U.S. is getting younger and pricier, according to the latest Used Vehicle Market Report from car shopping destination Edmunds.com. According to the report, the trends suggest a shifting tide in used car inventories, which are skewing more toward newer off-lease vehicles and certified pre-owned (CPO) programs.

(August 20, 2015) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Just in time for the new school year, car shopping destination Edmunds.com identified 11 used cars and SUVs that best meet the needs of today's college students. Understanding that students value a vehicle that is inexpensive to buy and maintain but is still stylish and equipped with high-tech features to fit their always-on lifestyle, Edmunds' experts compiled a list that is sure to have the perfect vehicle for any student in the Pac-12 or Big East or anywhere in between.