ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- So far, 2011 has been a roller coaster year for the auto industry, with numerous events influencing consumers' auto shopping habits.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Anyone who's spent time in Los Angeles knows all too well the traffic congestion and sweltering smog problems that plague the city.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- More and more Americans are experiencing a desire to help reduce the human toll on the environment, whether it's by recycling, minimizing use of air conditioning in the home, or driving less.

ATLANTA, June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gas prices started a slow but steady decline at the end of May in many areas, but the still-high cost kept car shoppers focused more on fuel-efficient vehicles than their usual trucks and SUVs.

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors will add 110 jobs and invest $331 million to purchase tooling and equipment and expand the Arlington Assembly Plant to make future Chevrolet Tahoes, Suburbans, GMC Yukons and Cadillac Escalades.