(February 22, 2012) YONKERS, N.Y. — An ambitious new safety system being developed by government, universities and automakers designed to prevent vehicle crashes from occurring has impressed researchers at Consumer Reports magazine.

(February 22, 2012) NEW YORK — Whether buying coverage for the first time or renewing an existing auto insurance policy, consumers should take advantage of a highly competitive insurance marketplace, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).

Consumers can contact their insurance agent or company representative to make sure they are getting the right type of auto insurance at the best possible rate. As a consumer, it is important to educate yourself about all of your coverage options by asking questions and making sure you are getting any available discounts.

(February 20, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar, Inc. has found the best new car deals on vehicles including cash, finance and lease deals available nationwide, and is forecasting that Saturday, Feb. 25, will be the best day of the month to purchase a vehicle with an average discount of 8.34 percent, according to data from its February TrueTrends Report.

(February 19, 2012) MONTVALE, N.J. — Driving enthusiasts and AMG fans get a chance to enhance their driving abilities and push the most exclusive and highest performance Mercedes-Benz luxury cars to the limit at the AMG Driving Academy. For 2012, the AMG Driving Academy has expanded to five tracks, beginning at Palm Beach International Raceway in April.

(February 17, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Lexus GS 350 and the Kia Optima finished last week with bigger increases in consumer interest than any other vehicles advertised in this year's Super Bowl, according to an analysis of web traffic behavior on Edmunds.com.

The GS 350, which was promoted in Lexus' first-ever Super Bowl ad, experienced a 190 percent lift in shopper consideration on Edmunds.com, while the Kia Optima posted a 153 percent lift.

(February 16, 2012) WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Strong initial quality of 2009 model-year vehicles — which were produced during one of the toughest years for the automotive industry — has translated into historically high levels of vehicle dependability in 2012, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study released Wednesday.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — As time goes on, more intersections are guarded by cameras that record drivers passing through red lights. Edmunds.com today reports that some proponents of these cameras may be more concerned with generating revenue than taking the most efficient route to protect public safety.

(February 7, 2012) LAS VEGAS — Sales of small cars, SUVs and other light trucks will lead the way toward what Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association, predicts is a rebuilding year for the auto industry resulting in 13.945 million new cars and light trucks purchased and leased in 2012.

Fulfillment of that forecast in 2012 will mark the third consecutive year of rising new vehicle sales. In 2009 the auto industry, like the rest of the U.S. economy, hit a roadblock and only 10.4 million new cars and trucks were sold, down from 13.2 million units in 2008. In 2010 the sales grew to 11.55 million and in 2011 another boost brought the figure to 12.7 million.

(February 6, 2012) ATLANTA — AutoTrader.com annually tracks Super Bowl game advertising determing what advertisements drive consumer online shopping behavior. Using a methodology that identifies the real-time correlation of advertising value to car manufacturers' ad spots, AutoTrader.com provides a visual representation of shopper vehicle search with a corresponding time stamp, along with the car make and model, from the automotive ads that ran from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET on Sunday.