(June 22, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Increasing gasoline stock levels have helped to keep gas prices mostly stable across the country. On the week, 40 state gas price averages held steady or saw fluctuation of only one to two cents. This helped the national average decrease by a penny since last Monday, down to $3.07 according to AAA.

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(June 18, 2021) IRVINE, Calif. — This weekend America will collectively celebrate dear old dad, and while it may be uncommon to give a car as a Father’s Day gift, it can be fun to dream. Perhaps it’s not as much of a far-away concept if you recently got a huge work bonus, a big stimulus check has you feeling generous, or you were lucky enough to win the lottery. Regardless of the circumstances, to gift dad a new car you might need guidance on which models to consider.

(June 16, 2021) SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — New research from IHS Markit shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the U.S. has risen to 12.1 years this year, increasing by nearly 2 months during 2020 and elevated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in average age will further drive vehicle maintenance opportunities from an increasingly aged vehicle fleet.

(June 14, 2021) WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today posted a new website to make it easier for any employee or contractor of a motor vehicle manufacturer, part supplier, or dealership to provide whistleblower information to the agency. The new information page will assist whistleblowers in determining what information they should provide and how they should go about doing so. NHTSA is taking this action to make this program easier to access in recognition of the important role whistleblowers can play in enhancing the safety of the nation’s roadways.