Mar
24
2008
Millions of Americans will hit the roads during the warm weather months. Whether they’re in the car on business or vacation, many drivers will likely share two major concerns: how they can reduce the impact their motoring has on the environment and on their wallets.
“Gas consumption – and prices – historically rise with the temperature […]
Aug
10
2007
There’s nothing like the freedom of hitting the open road during the summer. The Travel Industry Association reported that Americans will take nearly 330 million trips during June, July and August, with auto travel accounting for eight out of 10 trips. With so many people enjoying the freedom of road trips this driving season, it’s […]
Aug
10
2007
Summertime is drive-time across the USA. Millions of vacation-happy Americans hit the road during summer, logging more driving miles on the pavement than any other time of year.
But with gas prices climbing toward $4 a gallon (or more!), folks are concerned about the costs of driving. Can families still afford to pile the kids into […]
Apr
26
2007
(NC)-According to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), gasoline pricing is one of the most discussed consumer-related issues in Canada. The CAA reports that the instability of gasoline prices has continued to generate conversations regarding market fairness and the competitive nature of the retail gasoline market in Canada.
For many Canadians, the price of gasoline is having […]
Apr
25
2007
(NC)-If you drive a vehicle like a Honda Accord or Chevy Malibu, which gets about 9.8 liters per 100 km, a daily work commute of about 24 km at $0.969 will cost you close to $50 a month, and that’s not including weekend getaways, errands and road trips. Spending money on fuel quickly adds up. […]