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Rand McNally helps families spend quality time together in the car
Monday, June 29, 2009 (861 reads)

Whether it's back and forth to soccer practice or on a cross-country road trip, Rand McNally's new Boredom Breakers(TM) line of games and activities provides affordable fun for family car trips.

Campaign offers steps motorists can take to protect peace officers
Sunday, June 28, 2009 (833 reads)

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's "Drive Safely" campaign offers common-sense steps motorists can take to protect our peace officers

Texas continues to shoot down high unemployment
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 (917 reads)

Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose in May to 7.1 percent and continued to trend well below the national rate of 9.4 percent. The Texas unemployment rate was up from a revised 6.6 percent in April when the U.S. unemployment rate stood at 8.9 percent.

President Obama signs Cash for Clunkers into law
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 (970 reads)

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said his department stands ready to implement a new buyer incentive program signed into law today by President Obama which will help consumers pay for new, more fuel efficient vehicles when they trade-in a less fuel efficient car or truck.

Cash for Clunkers heads to president for approval
Saturday, June 20, 2009 (878 reads)

A military spending bill that includes Cash for Clunkers passed Congress June 18, 2009 and now heads to President Barrack Obama for approval. The legislation is meant to remove gas guzzlers off the road that will help the environment. The Texas Independent Automotive Association is not so sure this is a good program for consumers.

U.S. DOT proposes new tire fuel efficiency ratings for American consumers
Thursday, June 18, 2009 (895 reads)

The U.S. Department of Transportation today proposed a new, consumer-friendly replacement tire label which would include, for the first time, information about the tire’s impact on fuel economy and CO2 emission reductions.

Gov. Perry signs legislation to cut taxes for Texas small business owners
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 (1022 reads)

Gov. Rick Perry today signed House Bill (HB) 4765 which lowers the tax burden for more than 40,000 small businesses across the state. The bill more than triples the small business franchise tax exemption from $300,000 to $1 million.

TV foregoes analog for digital today
Friday, June 12, 2009 (872 reads)

All TV stations officially convert to digital-only broadcasting today as the federal government officially signals the end of all analog programming. With the conversion, you now have more channels to choose from, plus great pictures and sound.

Consumer Advisory: Summer heat especially dangerous to children left alone in vehicles
Tuesday, June 09, 2009 (812 reads)

The risk of a serious injury or death during hot weather is heightened for children left alone in vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warned today. New research shows that for children hyperthermia (heat-stroke) is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle deaths.

TIAA supports public TV in 'Blazing Gavels'
Saturday, June 06, 2009 (927 reads)

A contingent of Texas Independent Automotive Association members donated their goods, services and time to support public television during the KLRN Blazing Gavels TV Auction June 6, 2009 in San Antonio.