Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is always a good opportunity to hit the road, and despite the sour state of the economy, AAA feels this weekend will see more travelers in their cars than last year.

More Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend compared to last year, as gas prices continue to drop and hotel prices rise, according to AAA estimates.

Surprisingly, gas prices dropped prior to Memorial Day weekend and have seemed to defy logic throughout much of the first half of 2011. Luckily, pump prices have dipped below their 2011 peak of $4, down to a nationwide average of approximately $3.80. However, analysts warn that we're not out of the woods just yet.

Like you, we at Autoblog will be out and about today, enjoying the day off with family and friends, but we still have posts scheduled throughout the day for you. Before we usher in summer with the parades and cookouts and camaraderie, take a moment with us to remember the American servicemen and women for whom this day has been set aside. Their ultimate sacrifice is something we humbly honor as we salute the departed.

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An article in from Automotive News tells us... what we already know. Even though gas prices have declined since their almost record-breaking highs on Memorial Day, consumer confidence is at a low. What is interesting about the article is that it points out that not only is our confidence in oil down, but that lack of confidence extends to other parts of our consumerism.

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Nothing's gonna stop us now.