Small and Fuel-Efficient Cars Make Big Gains as Gas Prices Increase

ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As gas prices crept up to a national average of nearly $3.40 per gallon in January, shoppers quickly turned their attention to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles, ...

Ferrari North America's Marco Mattiacci to Receive 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award

DETROIT, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The prestigious 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award will be presented to Marco Mattiacci, President and CEO of Ferrari North America. Mattiacci will receive ...

Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance With Pay As You Drive® Program from Progressive

Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They’r

OAI: Idaho Car Insurance Verification Proposal Highlights Perils of Driving Uninsured

Lawmakers hope to set up a coverage-verification system by the beginning of 2014.Boise, ID (PRWEB) February 22, 2012 Idaho lawmakers are proposing that the government fund an online insurance verification system that would help the state identify and cite uninsured motorists—a move that puts a spotlight on the serious risks of driving without coverage, says OnlineAutoInsurance.com. ...

MWW Automotive Reports Financial Results for First Fiscal Quarter 2012

HOWELL, Mich., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Automotive Group (OTCBB: MWWC.PK - News), a global automotive firm providing design and engineering services and manufacturing of accessories to many of the world's ...

Penske Automotive Group - Momentum

Penske Automotive Group ( PAG ) Diversity and a strong brand are two integral cogs in the success machine. Penske has both. What you might not know is that

Penske Automotive Group (PAG): Zacks Rank Buy

There is much more to this transportation services business than you might think. Penske Automotive reported their most profitable year in company history and offered some bullish commentary going into ...

3 states try to lower their car insurance rates

Drivers in three states could see big changes in their car insurance -- and their car insurance bills.

Driverless cars are sneaking up on you

The "driverless cars" of science fiction fame are closer to reality than you think.

Cars.com Cares awards $100,000 to SADD

Cars.com announced that Students Against Destructive Decisions is the recipient of a $100,000 donation from Cars.com Cares, the site's corporate giving initiative.

Nevada Approves Rules for Self-Driving Cars

By Phil LeBeau, CNBC Correspondent NEW YORK (CNBC) -- The age of self-driven or autonomous cars is here. Nevada has become the first state in the country to approve regulations that will allow self-driving vehicles on the road in that state. ...

Research and Markets: Japan Polypropylene Industry - Relied on Automotive Sector for Swift Recovery

=Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Japan Polypropylene Industry - R

Have Bad Cars Gone Extinct?

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) AP

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. Earnings: Exceeds Forecasts with Boost of Profit Rise

Here's a closer look at the company's latest earnings release...

WRAPmail Signs The Automotive Resource Network as Its Latest WRAPmail Enterprise Client

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Automotive Resource Network (TheARN) (Pinksheets: ARNH.PK - News) today signed a license agreement with WRAPmail (OTC: WRAP.PK - News) for WRAPmail's Enterprise Solution ...

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Profit

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG - News) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Net income for the 2011 fourth ...

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Extends Shareholder Rights Plan

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG - News) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an amendment to the Company's shareholder rights plan ...

Cars that talk to each other could save lives

Consumer Reports magazine announced its support Tuesday for vehicle-to-vehicle technology that will allow automobiles to communicate with each other electronically, potentially saving thousands of lives.

Cars have improved quality, reliability over past 5 years

Cars are so close on reliability that it's getting harder for companies to charge a premium

Cars.com Cares Awards $100,000 Donation to SADD

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used vehicles, announced today that SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is the recipient ...

Global Automotive Suppliers

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Automotive Suppliers http://www.reportlinker.com/p0774597/Global-Automotive-Suppliers.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=AutomotiveGlobal ...

Car Loan 4U Offers Top Tips for Choosing the Best Car Insurance

With car insurance premiums continuing to rise, the UK’s leading car finance website Car Loan 4U continue with their commitment to the promotion of affordable motoring by offering their top tips on how to find the best car insurance deals.(PRWEB UK) 20 February 2012 With recent figures suggesting that the average quote for an annual comprehensive car insurance policy rose by as much as 15% in ...

Driverless Cars of the Future Are Here Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

Driverless cars? That's some kind of futuristic fantasy, right? Think again. Driverless car technology has taken giant leaps in the past few years -- in fact, you might see one driving right next to you any day now.

From bargain-price cars to modern-day classics

When Japanese cars and trucks began arriving in the United States in earnest during the 1970s, they were widely seen as disposable. Reliable, maybe. Future classics? Not likely. But in the past decade, those...

InsureonaBudget Releases Guide to Cutting Georgia Car Insurance Costs by 55%

InsureonaBudget Releases Guide to Cutting Georgia Car Insurance Costs by 55% Personal finance experts at InsureonaBudget.com releases tip-sheet to help Georgia auto insurance policy holders reduce car insurance premiums by 55% from taking advantage of loopholes in car insurers' rates. According to savings experts from CBS Chicago, there are a few criteria that can easily qualify Georgia drivers ...

Car insurance: no-fault claims are the Elephant in the room

On renewing her car insurance, Lisa Bachelor found her policy quote had risen by about £300 because someone drove into the back of her. And the practice is rife If someone drives into the back of your car while you are stationary, you wouldn't expect to be penalised by your insurer would you? At least, I didn't – but that's exactly what happened to me. The incident happened last summer when a ...

How Does Being Self-Employed Affect Car Insurance Rates?

Everyone's car insurance premiums are determined based on several personal factors, including your work situation. If you are self-employed, you may need to answer some additional questions regarding the type of work you do and how your vehicle figures into your business. Being self-employed does not automatically cause your rates to go up or down. Insurance companies ultimately set your rates ...

Car Insurance Companies Need to Get a Grip on Gen Y

People who are part of Gen Y, born between 1977 and 1994, have a unique perspective when it comes to car insurance. These drivers are one of the first generations to be immune to the American car culture. Research shows that Gen Y prefers to spend money on technology rather than automobiles. When Gen Y thinks of cars, it thinks of pollution. This attitude could be part of the reason that Gen Y ...

Estimate car insurance before buying a car

It doesn't matter whether you're buying a new car or used car; it's easy to get caught off guard about the costs to keep that car on the road, especially when it comes to car insurance.

Estimate car insurance before purchasing a car

It doesn't matter whether you're buying a new car or used car; it's easy to get caught off guard about the costs to keep that car on the road, especially when it comes to car insurance.Car insurance rates ...