(March 8, 2013) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Both automakers and car buyers put a lot of thought into keeping drivers and passengers safe when they're on the road. But what about pets? Edmunds.com identifies 10 SUV's, minivans, hatchbacks and wagons that offer the most safety and comfort for everyone's favorite furry friends.

"Not only are these vehicles safe for pets, but they also offer a certain measure of convenience for pet owners," said Edmunds.com Automotive Content Editor Warren Clarke. "And with each one of these vehicles starting at under $35,000, owners won't have to chase their own tails to make ends meet."

(March 5, 2013) LONDON —The AA estimates that as many as 150,000 drivers in the UK put the wrong type of fuel in their vehicles every year.

The AA website suggests that the rise in incidents of "'misfueling" may be attributable to the rise in sales of diesel-fueled cars. Traditionally thought of as running particularly noisy engines, diesel engines have been getting increasingly quieter and — particularly in the case of rental cars or second cars — it's easy to forget you're driving a car with a diesel engine.

(March 1, 2013) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — February's record-breaking gas prices might have pushed shoppers to consider more fuel-efficient cars, but incentives on those vehicles left a lot to be desired, reports Edmunds.com.

(February 28, 2013) CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Zipcar, Inc., a car sharing network, released the findings an independent study of Millennials (18-34-year-olds), which examines the attitudes and behaviors of this generation related to urban transportation, technology and car ownership. Overall, the study found that the increasing availability of on-demand mobility services (such as car sharing, ride sharing and vehicle sharing) helps many Millennials drive less and makes it easier to for them to live without owning a car.

(February 28, 2013) Median-income families in only one major city can afford the average price Americans are paying for new cars and trucks these days. That's the sobering result of Interest.com's 2013 Car Affordability Study, which determined how much the typical household in the nation's 25 largest cities should spend on a new vehicle.

(February 27, 2013) YONKERS, N.Y. — With a current crop of luxury models that are quiet, comfortable, fuel efficient, and among the most reliable, Lexus has earned the best overall score in Consumer Reports’ 2013 annual Car Brand Report Cards.

(February 25, 2013) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com today released its February 2013 sales and incentives forecast predicating that new-car sales will be up six percent over February 2012. And the February SAAR will be 15.7 million, the highest SAAR since 2007. 

(February 22, 2013) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com forecasts that 1,198,538 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in February for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) this month of 15.5 million light vehicles. The projected sales will be a 14.9 percent increase from January 2013, and a 4.3 percent increase from February 2012.

(February 21, 2013) BETHESDA, Md. — Consumers' pain at the pump is back with gas prices rising for 33 consecutive days and the average price of gas moving closer to $4 per gallon. No need to worry, says the Car Care Council. A few simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance tips can help alleviate the pain.