(May 17, 2012) WASHINGTON — AAA projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 1.2 percent — or 500,000 travelers — from the 34.3 million people who traveled one year ago. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 24 to Monday, May 28.

(May 17, 2012) DETROIT — With the official start of the summer driving season fast approaching, Chevrolet is reminding consumers of some easy ways to maintain their vehicles and drive smarter to help improve fuel economy and save money at the pump.

(May 15, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com has launched "The Debt-Free Car Project," which aims to assure car buyers that they can find a reliable used car for under $5,000 without the burden of monthly payments. Last month, Edmunds.com's consumer advice editors purchased a 1996 Lexus ES300 for $3,800, and over the next year they will document the vehicle's performance as part of the company's long-term car test fleet.

By Al Vinikour
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 13, 2012) With the passing of Carroll Shelby, not only has the racing world lost one of its legendary characters, but Americana itself is now missing an icon. From his humble beginnings in his beloved Texas through a career that saw him become a pilot, a chicken farmer, a world-champion race car driver and an entrepreneur, everything Shelby did added to the person who became everyone’s friend — except those on the opposite side of his issue.

(May 11, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Millions of drivers could be endangered by operating vehicles that have been recalled but have not been repaired, reports Edmunds.com. In fact, one study says that there were "at least" 2.7 million vehicles listed for sale last year that still were subject to unfulfilled recalls.

(May 9, 2012) YONKERS, NY — While the vast majority of young drivers aged 16-21 agree that texting, using smart-phone apps, or accessing the Internet while driving is very dangerous, nearly a third — 29 percent — admitted in a Consumer Reports survey that they had, in fact, texted while behind the wheel in the past month.

(May 9, 2012) LONDON — Engine downsizing, which has been a major trend in European diesel engines over the past decade, is poised to have a major impact on gasoline engines, which will witness the trend that diesel engines did in terms of engine downsizing and turbocharging 10 years ago. This trend will also have a positive impact on the demand for technologies supporting downsizing such as turbochargers and variable valvetrain.

(May 8, 2012) ORLANDO, Fla.,  — AAA has released the results of its annual "Your Driving Costs" study revealing a 1.9 percent rise in the yearly costs to own and operate a sedan in the U.S. The average cost has risen 1.1 cents per mile to 59.6 cents per mile, or $8,946 per year, based upon 15,000 miles of annual driving.

(May 7, 2012) CHICAGO — The editors at Cars.com today released its list of the top 10 most under-appreciated cars currently on sale.  According to the editors, these are all vehicles that should be flying off dealer lots but for some reason have been neglected by car shoppers.

(May 6, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Car shoppers should make sure that their financing deals are completely set before driving away from the dealership in a new or used car, advises Edmunds.com. The recommendation aims to minimize exposure to "yo-yo financing" when a consumer takes possession of a vehicle before the financing process is complete.