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New Year's Day Is The 2nd Most Popular For Car Thieves
Crime never takes a holiday. In fact, popular holidays can be a bonanza for bad guys (and gals), and one of their favorites is coming up tomorrow. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Halloween is the busiest holiday for car thieves, with 2,328 vehicles reported stolen in 2011. Just a...
Gas Prices Up Slightly Over Labor Day Weekend: Irene To Blame?
If you're packing the coolers, the picnic blankets, and the rooftop carrier—and heading out on the road over the Labor Day holiday weekend, be glad that you're not... August 31, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
Americans To Drive More, Fly Less This Labor Day Weekend
The last gasp of summer is quickly approaching and families across America are making plans to do something to celebrate Labor Day weekend. According to a forecast from AAA... August 24, 2011 by Suzanne Kane
Share 'Faces Of Distracted Driving,' Hang Up This Holiday Weekend
If you're planning to be out on the highways this Memorial Day weekend, you'd best focus on keeping safe and focused on driving. Patrols are expected to step up enforcement... May 24, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 1
Memorial Day Gas Prices: Down Somewhat, But Still Affecting Travel
Gas prices could fall another ten cents or more in the next week, but experts anticipate that budget-strapped households are going to be cautious about Memorial Day Weekend... May 23, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson
Beware, Car Thieves Will Be Working On New Year's Day
All is quiet on New Year's Day, as the U2 song begins. And perhaps that's one of the reasons why more thieves steal vehicles—and steal from them—on New Year's Day... December 28, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
SocialCarNews Has A Belated Holiday Gift For You -- Five, In Fact
We should've had our act together by the time Hanukkah rolled around. Now, Christmas has come and gone, and still, we've given you nothing -- well, unless you count all the... December 27, 2010 by Richard Read
Five Winter-Holiday Driving Tips From A Million-Miler
Stay alert, be patient, and be prepared. It's sage advice to keep in mind at every step as we head toward another busy holiday season. And as many of us soon hurriedly pack... November 15, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Gas Prices To Climb Before Thanksgiving Travel Time
Gas prices have been remarkably stable through this past summer and into the fall. But it looks like that might be due to change. According to experts, it's likely that pump... November 8, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
Family Tip: How to Trick or Treat Safely on Halloween
Scary costume, check. Carved pumpkin, check. Bag 'o candy? Check. Low beams? Low beams? Halloween witches and goblins will be roaming your neighborhood this weekend, and with... October 28, 2010 by Marty Padgett
With Low Pump Prices, Motorists Dash Worries And Hit The Road
Heading out to the beach, or up to the mountains this weekend? Pump prices aren’t nearly as high as they were this spring, but they’re still enough to make... September 3, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Batten The Hatches: Holidays Are Prime Time For Car Thieves
Sunburns, fireworks injuries, or overindulgences: If you’re not mindful, they’re all examples of how your long holiday weekend could end on a painful, rather than... July 2, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Barbecuers Beware: July 4 Is The Deadliest Day For Drivers
On an average day in the U.S. of A., 114 people die in auto-related accidents. On July 4, the number jumps to around 148. That's not especially surprising: as a holiday, July... July 2, 2010 by Richard Read
The Top 5 States for Speeders
Planning a roadtrip over the long holiday weekend? Here are some things to consider: 1. Are there enough things to do during the day and at night? ("Things" being historic... July 1, 2010 by Richard Read 10
Frugal Shopper: Holiday-Weekend Sales Promise Sweeter Deals
If you're not among the 32.1 million Americans planning to travel this holiday weekend, as estimated by the AAA, and you happen to be shopping for a new vehicle, it could be... May 28, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 1
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