(December 5, 2012) WASHINGTON — The auto industry is a bright spot in the U.S. economy, and one reason is that many consumers are eager for a new automobile — and secretly hope to receive one as a holiday gift, according to a new poll released today by automakers. Holiday advertisements for cars as gifts appear every year about this time, and half of consumers are familiar with these auto ads showing someone giving or receiving a car.

(December 3, 2012) WASHINGTON — With nearly 90 percent of motorists 65 and older suffering from health issues that affect driving safety, finding a car that not only adapts to conditions, such as lack of flexibility or muscle strength, while maintaining safety and comfort can be difficult. 

Data from a new AAA survey also reveals that only one in 10 senior drivers with aging health issues are driving a vehicle that has features like keyless entry and larger dashboard controls that can assist with such conditions.