News Releases

Monthly Gas Prices Drop Nearly 50 Cents

(LOS ANGELES, August 12, 2008) — For the first time in the past six months, the average monthly price of gasoline declined, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California monthly Fuel Gauge Report. The Southern California August average price...

Auto Club Expects To Change Highest Number Of Tires This Month Because Of Heat

(LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2008) - Heat, intense sunlight and dry air make this the most dangerous month for car tires, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California, which changes more tires for its members during August than any other month.   The...

More Than Half of Southland Households Can Receive Free Identity Theft Monitoring Through The Auto Club

(LOS ANGELES, Aug. 12, 2008) - In one of the biggest additions to member benefits in recent history, the Automobile Club of Southern California's six-million-plus members can now receive identity theft monitoring at no additional charge with CreditCheck...

More Stations Under $4 As Price Plummet Continues

Auto Club:  More Stations Under $4 As Price Plummet Continues For Seventh Week

(LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2008) - Southern California gas prices have now dropped by about 10 percent in the past seven weeks after experiencing another sizable reduction over the past seven days, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's...

Auto Club Rewards Members With Special Appreciation Day At Las Americas Premium Outlets

(SAN DIEGO, Aug. 7, 2008) – The Automobile Club of Southern California will host a special member appreciation day on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Las Americas Premium Outlets, 4211 Camino de la Plaza, San Diego. The first 150 Auto Club...

Auto Club Warns: 'School's Open-Drive Carefully'

(LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2008) -To help motorists, bicyclists and young pedestrians stay safe and aware as 56 million children nationwide return to the classrooms later this month and next and to improve all around traffic safety, the Automobile Club of...

Auto Club District Office Relocating To Encino

(ENCINO, Aug. 4, 2008) -- The Automobile Club of Southern California's Van Nuys district office is relocating to 15503 Ventura Blvd., Suite 150, Encino on Monday, Aug. 18. The office is moving to a more than 12,977-square-foot space to better serve its...

Auto Club: Gas Prices Rocket...Downward

(LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2008) - Gas prices dropped like a rock in the last week, setting a new one-week record for price reductions in most of the Southland, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch.   The average...

2008 Buying A Safer Car Brochure Can Help Consumers Compare Hybrids And Other Fuel Sipper Vehicles

(LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2008) - Consumers looking for hybrids and other fuel sippers that are safe for themselves and also their families can compare models with AAA's Buying a Safer Car 2008 brochure containing comprehensive consumer information on crash...