WHAT: To help busy families find great family-friendly vehicles at
the right price, AAA and Parents magazine have teamed up for
a fifth year to announce the list of "Best Cars for
Families," featured in the April issue of Parents, (on
newsstands March 14 - April 11).
The list includes 15 vehicles in five categories (economy,
sedan, minivan, crossover, and SUV). New this year is the
"crossover" category for an emerging class of vehicles that
combine some of the best features of station wagons,
minivans, and SUVs.
WHEN: March 14, 2006
9 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
CONTACT: For AAA: Janie Graziani: 407-444-8004 or
jgraziani@national.aaa.com
For Parents magazine: Susan Soriano: 212-499-1627 or
Susan.Soriano@meredith.com
B-roll footage of the winning vehicles will be available via satellite
on March 14.
About AAA:
As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 49 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.
About Parents:
Parents, published monthly by Meredith Corporation, has been America's #1 family magazine for more than 75 years. Since its inception in 1926, it has been a trusted source by every generation of parents. Currently, the magazine is a powerful community of 15.6 million readers devoted to supporting the efforts of parents, educators and other citizens who strive to make the world a better place for our children. Parents can be found online at http://www.parents.com.