September 2015

Edmunds identifies bargains on outgoing 2015 models

(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.

Kansas City, Kan., safest driving city according to Allstate study

(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.

Drivers to pay lowest Labor Day gas prices since 2004

(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.

Poll indicates voters want federal ethanol mandate reformed

(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.

Study shows Idaho best state, Louisiana worst for drivers

(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.