Many kids still exposed to secondhand smoke in cars

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new government study reports that while fewer kids and teens are getting exposed to secondhand smoke while riding in the car, rates of exposure are still high enough to warrant concern. The authors recommend that more parts of the country ban smoking in cars carrying kids -- laws that are on the books in four states. In a survey of middle and high school students ...

Group says car-insurance rates unfair to poor

The Consumer Federation of America is charging that the nation's poorest drivers are being charged unfairly high auto insurance premiums because of discriminatory practices. The organization called on state insurance regulators to do something about it.

Leaders in Automotive Digital Marketing – Response Logix and Digital Air Strike – Announce Merger

Response Logix, based in Sunnyvale, California, and Digital Air Strike, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, today announced at the National Automotive Dealers Association convention a merger of their two companies.

Classic cars a viable alternative investment?

With other assets stuck in reverse, should you park some old cars in your portfolio.

Malaysia automotive market see modest growth

The year 2012 is expected to be an eventful period for the local automotive industry. The following are just a few questions to consider over the months to come. Industry players and analysts have fo .....

Too many kids breathe others' smoke in cars: CDC

Texting while driving, speeding and back-seat hanky-panky aren't all that parents need to worry about when their kids are in cars: Add secondhand smoke to the list.

Campaign to cut smoking in cars

A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are present, and which could pave the way for a ban, is launched by the Welsh government.

Five Super Paint Jobs on Super Bowl XLVI Super Cars: Fan Opinion

I visited all 33 Super Cars--IndyCar race cars that are painted to represent each NFL team, plus Super Bowl XLVI--around central Indiana, and while all of the cars were terrific, five of them really jumped out at me as being extra sharp.

Dozens of Cars Spray-Painted in Mayfair

Somebody spray painted cars along three blocks in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia overnight.

Chasing Super Bowl XLVI Super Cars: Fan Experience

Twenty-three hours over two days. Seven hundred twenty miles. Thirty-three Super Bowl XLVI Super Cars . And one big question: why? I've gotten that question a lot over the past couple of days. Why on earth would I spend all that time and burn up all of those miles just to...

Experian Automotive Launches Business Intelligence Tool That Delivers Unique Insights Into Automotive Market

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian Automotive today launched Velocity(SM ) at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention. Velocity is an online business intelligence tool ...

California Clean Cars Deal Criticized as Hurting Green Sales

Critics say a provision of the Advanced Clean Cars Program could allow automakers to sell fewer environmentally desirable cars in California in coming years.

New Study on the U.S. Automotive Service Market Topples Key Industry Myths

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader, today released key findings at the 2012 NADA Convention from its forthcoming ...

Pump Rebels 2012 calendar makes electric cars sexy

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Hints for Finding Super Bowl XLVI Super Cars: Fan Experience

The 33 Super Cars that once adorned the south end of Monument Circle in Indianapolis, right in front of the great big XLVI numerals, are now spread out all over central Indiana . I spent all day on Feb. 3--from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.--traveling 350 miles and taking photographs of all...

Want Better Car Insurance Rates? You’ve Got to Make the Call - Your Money

A retiree qualified for lower car insurance premiums, but found that out only after a chance piece of mail prodded him to call his insurer.

Forbes Earnings Preview: O'Reilly Automotive

Optimism surrounds O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY), as it gets ready to report its fourth quarter results on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Analysts are expecting the company to book a profit of 85 cents a share, up from 69 cents a year ago.

O’Reilly Automotive Inc. Fourth Quarter Earnings Sneak Peek

Here's what you need to know for the upcoming earnings release ...

Want Better Car Insurance Rates? You Have to Make the Call - Your Money

A retiree qualified for lower car insurance premiums, but found that out only after a chance piece of mail prodded him to call his insurer.

Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results

DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: ABG - News), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its fourth ...

Experian Automotive to Provide Vehicle History Reports via Edmunds.com

Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that it has teamed up with Experian Automotive, a leader in providing information services and market intelligence to the automotive industry, to make AutoCheck vehicle history reports available on Edmunds.com.

Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 185 People in Austin

In a state where unemployment rates recently hit 7.8 percent, Progressive car insurance is helping boost the Austin area economy by filling 185 positions in sales, service and clai

Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 65 People in Phoenix

In a state where unemployment rates recently hit 8.7 percent, Progressive car insurance is helping boost the Phoenix area economy by filling 65 positions in sales and service.

Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 390 People in Tampa

In a state where unemployment rates recently hit 9.9 percent, Progressive car insurance is helping boost the Tampa area economy by filling 390 positions in sales, service and claim

Car Insurance Discount Helps Pac-12 Students and Alumni Save Money on Car Insurance

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company, is offering Pac-12 students and alumni living in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, and Utah a car insurance ...

Experian Automotive Launches AutoCheck® Elite

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian Automotive today launched AutoCheck® Elite , a new program for automotive dealers that provides information and insights into the market, the vehicles ...

How Does Your Car Insurance Company Classify Your Ride?

Car insurance companies determine your insurance rates based on several factors. One of the main factors is what kind of car you drive. In the UK, a Group Rating Panel reviews each type of car and provides a suggested risk factor for each model. Insurers can use these group ratings to help establish standard premiums ...

Penske Automotive Declares Dividend

Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an 11% increase in the Company’s dividend to $0.10 per share.

Users of comparethemarket.com Could Save Nearly 60% On Car Insurance, Latest Research Reveals

LONDON, January 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Independent research released has revealed that customers looking for cheap car insurance could save up to £844.15 or 59.75% by using price comparison site comparethemarket*. ...

Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 337 People in Cleveland

In a market where unemployment rates recently hit 7.4 percent, Progressive car insurance is helping boost the Cleveland area economy by filling 337 positions in sales, service and