(September 2, 2024) When looking for a holiday destination the International Drivers Association team has delved into five surprising ways these authentic adventures outshine their luxurious — and more expensive — counterparts. Could opting for local adventures enhance your travel experience in ways you never imagined?

2024 Chevrolet Trax

Check out these 10 new-car
rides for around $25,000 or less

By Casey Williams
MyCarData

(September 2, 2024) It seems like every new vehicle wears a $40k price tag, but you don’t have to spend nearly that much to buy some of the best vehicles for style, utility, and comfort — whether you want a pickup, crossover, or luxury car.  Even at prices in the neighborhood of $25,000, these vehicles are ones you’ll be proud to show your friends and to drive a very long time.

(August 30, 2024) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pump prices are still falling, but at a slower pace than recently, dipping just two cents to $3.36 since last week. A slight uptick in gas demand may reflect the last hurrah for summer travelers. A storm system forming in the Atlantic may pose a threat to falling gas prices as well.

Experts predict prices under
$3 per gallon coming this fall

(August 28, 2024) DALLAS — GasBuddy, a fuel savings platform, has released its annual Labor Day travel forecast, predicting the average price of gas will continue its recent downward trend, falling to $3.27 per gallon on Labor Day, the lowest Labor Day price since 2021. At $3.27 per gallon, this Labor Day’s national average would be 50 cents per gallon, or 13% below last year’s $3.77 tally, saving Americans a combined $750 million over the Friday-through-Monday travel period.

Study finds automakers may not
have best advanced tech strategy

(August 26, 2024) TROY, Mich. — Are vehicle owners becoming overwhelmed with technology features that don’t solve a problem, don’t work, are difficult to use or are just too limited in functionality? The results of the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study suggest that could be the case. The study, which focuses on the user experience with advanced vehicle technologies as they come to market, finds that while owners offer praise for some advanced features, others are found to be lackluster.

(August 23, 2024) — Reaching a price point last seen on March 6, the national average for a gallon of gas fell six cents to $3.38 since last week. “The clouds of war overseas are less dark at the moment and the Atlantic is quiet now too, which is taking pressure off of oil prices,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “More retail locations east of the Rockies are selling gas below $3 a gallon.  Will this trend continue through the end of the year?"

New flagship EV screams
luxury, power and wealth

By Jim Prueter
MotorwayAmerica.com

(August 21, 2024) All new for the 2025 model year, the Cadillac Escalade IQ is a fully electric supersized opulent SUV that joins the brands Lyric SUV and ultra luxe Celestiq and set to compete with competitors Mercedes-Benz EQS, Range Rover EV, Rivian R1S and BMW iX.

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(August 20, 2024) If you are looking for a way to stump drivers from Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012), here is a good one. Put them behind the wheel of a manual transmission car and hand them an instruction sheet written in cursive. Odds are they won’t be able to handle it.

(August 19, 2024) ATLANTA — In the hustle of everyday life, the family car is more than just a vehicle—it's a daily gathering place, a safe haven where some of the family's best conversations and stories unfold. Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand, understands that every family is unique with a different journey to find the perfect car for their specific needs.