(February 27, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The automotive industry continues to move along at a brisk pace, with an estimated 1,095,059 new cars sold in February, forecasts Edmunds.com. This would result in a projected Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 14.4 million units and would be a 19.9 percent increase over January 2012 and a 5.9 percent increase over February 2011.

(February 24, 2012) IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com today advises car shoppers to weigh their options carefully before making vehicle purchase decisions, in light of rising fuel prices. Fuel prices are up to $3.59 per gallon nationally and there are growing concerns that they will surpass $4 per gallon sometime this year.

(February 23, 2012) IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book projects new-vehicle sales to surpass 1,050,000 units and reach a 13.8 million seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for February 2012, improving 6.4 percent from this time last year.

February sales will be aided by increased inventory levels, improved access to credit, attractive finance offers available to consumers and one additional selling day due to the leap year. New-vehicle sales have remained above 13.6 million SAAR since November 2011; however, Kelley Blue Book believes the annualized sales pace will slow after April, as pent-up demand is satisfied from Toyota and Honda's inventory shortfalls.

(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.