Irvine, Calif., Oct. 20, 2015 -- Even though 46 states have laws in place banning texting and driving, and 14 states ban the use of talking on a cell phone while driving[1], 97 percent of consumers say that distracted drivers who text or talk and drive are one of the biggest safety concerns impacting today's motorists, according to an all-new survey by Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry.  Of those surveyed, 91 percent are aware of current local laws pertaining to texting while driving.  In addition, approximately 81 percent of respondents believe Millennials between the ages of 19-34 text most often of all age groups while driving.

Their top answer: they worry about crashing.

New teen-focused Distracted Driving Survey from State Farm® digs deeper into teens’ driving habits.

Bloomington, Ill., October 19, 2015 -- In observance of National Teen Driver Safety Week, State Farm released the results of a recent survey of young drivers ages 16-19. The focus of the survey was to learn more about their attitudes and behaviors when it comes to distracted driving.

With the average price of gas dipping below two dollars per gallon for the first time since 2009, many motorists have been seeing a real savings at the pump. Putting some of that savings toward basic auto care can lead to more miles per gallon and, in turn, more savings, says the non-profit Car Care Council.

(Washington, February 8, 2016) - Domestic crude oil inventories reached their highest level for this time of year in nearly eight decades, and barring any major disruptions in supply, gas prices are likely to remain near their lowest price point since the Great Recession in the near term. Today’s average price of $1.74 per gallon reflects a savings of $1.07 per gallon versus the 2015 peak price reached this past June, and gas prices have fallen for 31 of the past 33 days. Pump prices are down six cents per gallon on the week, 24 cents per gallon on the month, and consumers are saving 44 cents per gallon versus this same date last year.

Year-Over-Year Increases Continue; Minivan, SUV Owners at Highest Risk

CENTREVILLE, Va., Feb. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 47 million vehicles that people are driving, buying or selling in the U.S. have at least one unfixed safety recall, according to Carfax. The company's annual research on the issue suggests a net increase of more than one million vehicles from last year. In addition, every state now has at least 100,000 vehicles with an open recall.
 
If you own an SUV or minivan, or live in Texas, Mississippi, Alaska, Utah or West Virginia, then you're most likely to have an unfixed recall. Especially if you fall into one of these two groups, using resources like myCarfax helps you take the all-important next step of bringing your vehicle to a local dealer. While finding opportunities to get a recall fixed can be challenging, a safe family vehicle is paramount.