(July 17, 2011) MONTEREY, Calif. (PRNewswire) — Mercedes-Benz dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) U.S. Auto Industry Benchmarking Study, which marked three years in a row of top rankings for the U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealer network. 

(July 15, 2011) MILWAUKEE (PRNewswire) — Despite uncertainty regarding prices at the pump, Americans are resisting a move to more fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles largely because of confusion over the differences between these types of cars. 

The findings from a recent survey conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation and funded by Johnson Controls suggest there is a clear gap between consumers' attitudes toward fuel-efficient cars and their actual purchase intent.

(July 14, 2011) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Ignoring outstanding bills could raise your car insurance premiums, while paying them off may help you secure a lower rate, reports Edmunds.com.

In its report on the personal factors that affect car insurance rates, Edmunds found that some companies consider a driver's credit score as a factor in setting premiums. Studies show that the way a person manages his or her financial affairs is an accurate predictor of the number and size of insurance claims he or she might file, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

(July 13, 2011) RVINE, Calif. (PRNewswire) — Kelley Blue Book reports that fuel-efficient vehicle values are likely to fall 15 percent by year-end in response to stabilizing gas prices and a return to normal production levels for Japanese manufacturers, as covered in the company's Blue Book Market Report for July 2011.