(August 15, 2017) ITASCA, Ill. — Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate motor vehicle deaths in the first six months of 2017 are 1 percent lower than they were during the same six-month period in 2016. However, the country is fresh off the steepest estimated two-year increase in motor vehicle deaths since 1964, and it is too early to conclude whether the upward trend is over. 
(August 15, 2017) CHICAGO — With peak convertible season upon us, Cars.com dug into the data to determine the current state of the ragtop. While convertibles remain popular in some parts of the country, they account for a small piece of overall vehicle sales, so Cars.com analysts looked at what's available, what's popular and where in the U.S. shoppers are buying the most and least of these iconic summertime cars.
(August 14, 2017) ATLANTA — It's the time of year to fall back into daily routines as summer winds down. Many retailers start offering back-to-school deals, and these discounts aren't just for students. If your end-of-summer shopping includes looking for a new vehicle, consider some great incentives on current certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles.
(August 9, 2017) PALM DESERT, Calif. — The Thermal Club has announced it will display the world’s only street-legal BMW M1 Procar and offer a virtual reality track experience at the 26th Annual McCall’s Motorworks Revival in Monterey on Aug. 16.
(August 9, 2017) IRVINE, Calif. — Following the announcement of the 10 Most Awarded Cars and 10 Most Awarded Brands of 2017, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book bb.com have compiled a list of their top 10 lease, financing and cash back deals for new models available this month — all from a handful of the automaker brands we recognized most this year.
(August 8, 2017) Today’s national average price for regular unleaded gasoline across the country is $2.35 per gallon, three cents more than last week, nine cents more than one month ago, and 23 cents more than at the same time last year, according to weekly statistics provided by AAA. 
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(August 4, 2017) ARLINGTON, Va. — Adults have gotten the message that it's safer for kids to ride in the back seat properly restrained, but when it comes to their own safety, there is a common misperception that buckling up is optional. Among adults who admit to not always using safety belts in the back seat, 4 out of 5 surveyed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety say short trips or traveling by taxi or ride-hailing service are times they don't bother to use the belt.
(August 3, 2017) LOS ANGELES — EVgo, the nation's largest network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, today revealed the top 10 cities with the highest usage of DC Fast Chargers in the U.S. Eight California cities are on the list along with one in Georgia and one in Virginia.
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