(October 13, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Shoppers who know the right path to car buying can seal a deal faster than they ever imagined, even in as little as a few hours, says Edmunds.com. And while Edmunds highly recommends that shoppers take as much time as they need to make such a big purchase, Senior Consumer Advice Editor Philip Reed shows how buyers in a pinch can easily start and complete the process in less than a day.

(October 12, 2012) IRVINE, Calif., — The best new-car deals available to consumers in October all feature zero-percent financing on popular models, according to Kelley Blue Book kbb.com.  For the latest list, KBB.com's expert editors and analysts hand-selected a group of enticing no-interest offers currently available on affordable new vehicles all starting under $25,000.

(October 11, 2012) ORLANDO, Fla. — AAA has always advised motorists to follow automobile manufacturers' recommended maintenance schedules to improve the reliability and longevity of their vehicles. Today, most new automobiles have some form of in-car maintenance reminder system, and motorists are evolving to the new technologies seen in car care.

(October 8, 2012) ANAHEIM, Calif. — Toyota led the list of 2012 Motorist Choice Awards with nine vehicles according to automotive industry research companies IntelliChoice and AutoPacific, which conduct the survey each year.

(October 6, 2012) CHICAGO — Each year winter rolls in threatening to blanket cities and streets with heavy snow, slush and freezing temps. While last year's winter brought mild temps, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) predictions for the 2012-2013 winter calls for temperatures to be about 18 percent colder and above average snowfall is in the cards for cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

(October 3, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Automaker incentives fell slightly in September as more and more 2013 models have hit the market, reports Edmunds.com. According to Edmunds.com's True Cost of Incentives (TCI), the auto industry spent $2,227 per vehicle this month, down 3.1 percent from August, and down 9.3 percent from September 2011.

(October 2, 2012) WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Influenced by the phenomenal growth of mobile devices to access the Internet, tablets and smartphones are being used by one in five new-vehicle buyers who use the Internet in the automotive shopping process, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 New Autoshopper Study released today.

(September 27, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — Taking a road trip with your significant other? Chances are good the time together will improve your relationship. In fact, 91 percent of couples have taken road trips together, and 84 percent agree the experience has strengthened their relationship, according to a new survey of more than 1,000 couples released by YourTango.com collaborating with Ford Motor Company.