(LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2009) – Many Southern California teens will return to school in the next few weeks, and some may hope to drive onto campus in a new vehicle. Because car crashes are the number one cause of death for teens nationwide and California,...

(LOS ANGELES, Aug. 7, 2009) – With President Obama’s signature today on the “Cash for Clunkers” program extension bill, the Automobile Club of Southern California is continuing to provide information to consumers about how to make smart choices when...

(LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2009) – Before adjourning for its summer recess, the Senate voted today to add $2 billion to the federal government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program so the car trade-in program can continue.   The program was so popular that...

(LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2009) – The federal government’s “cash for clunkers” program is waiting for the Senate to thumbs up this week a $2 billion extension so the program can continue through September, according to White House officials. The rebate program...

(SANTA ANA, July 31, 2009) – Beginning Aug. 1, traffic violators in Orange County will have the option of attending any Orange County Superior Court-approved online traffic school. AAA’s preferred online traffic school provider, I Drive Safely® is court-approved...

(LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2009) – The federal government’s “cash for clunkers” program has been so successful that the $1 billion government rebate program is thought to be out of cash. However, today the Obama administration and Congress are working to...

(LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2009) —Three car repair facilities in the Inland Valley have earned certification as AAA-Approved Auto Repair facilities. The certification means the repair facilities met the Automobile Club of Southern California's strict AAA-Approved...

(LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2009) – The federal government’s Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act (CARS), also known as the “cash for clunkers” program, began turning its wheels this month to offer motorists an economic incentive to purchase a more...

(LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2009) – With the Southland experiencing a lingering heat wave with temperatures in the 90-100 degree range, the Automobile Club of Southern California strongly reminds motorists of the danger of leaving children alone in a closed...

(LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2009) – The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering its free Tipsy Tow service to drinking drivers during the 4th of July holiday for the 11th consecutive year. The service is available from 6 p.m. on Friday, July 3,...