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AAA: Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving

November 20, 2024 Travel

AAA: Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving This year’s extended holiday forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new record AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home...

AAA: It’s the Peak Time of Year for Deer Collisions

November 20, 2024 Transportation & Traffic Safety

Cooler weather and shorter days mean more deer are now gracing our nation’s roadways. The number of deer-vehicle collisions increases during October and peaks in November and December. With insurance claim expenses for deer-damaged vehicles on the rise,...

AAA: September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

September 11, 2024 Insurance & Consumer Tips

During Life Insurance Awareness Month, AAA has some important reminders for consumers so they can protect themselves and their families. Insurance needs may change after any significant life change, and it’s important to review coverage regularly....

AAA Urges College-Bound Students to Review Insurance Coverage

September 11, 2024 Insurance & Consumer Tips

The transition from high school graduate to college student is an exciting milestone, and moving away from home is part of the process for many. AAA reminds college students and their parents of an important first step to take before heading to campus:...

AAA: Nearly 71 Million People Expected to Travel over July 4th Week

June 25, 2024 Travel

AAA: Nearly 71 Million People Expected to Travel over July 4th Week 2024 extended Independence Day forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new record AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the...

AAA: Children and Pets in Vehicles at Risk During Extreme Heat

June 25, 2024 Transportation & Traffic Safety

As millions of Americans deal with a serious heat wave sweeping across the eastern part of the country, heat index values are predicted in the 100s over the next week. AAA East Central reminds motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a...

AAA: Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Unofficial Start of Summer

May 21, 2024 Travel

AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from their homes over the Memorial Day holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of travelers is a 4% increase over last year and comes close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million...

2024 AAA Car Guide - EVs Reign Supreme

April 24, 2024 Automotive

AAA awards the 2023 All Electric Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV with the overall top score for the 2024 Car Guide. This year, all category winners are either electric, plug-in electric hybrids or hybrids. Additionally, the SUV category was divided into...

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 24, 2024 Transportation & Traffic Safety

Distracted driving continues to be a danger to everyone on U.S. roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 30,000 motorists died in distracted-driving crashes between 2012 and 2021. In 2021 alone, more than 360,000...

Out to Sea and Overseas: AAA Travel’s Spring Break Trends

March 08, 2024 Travel

Spring break is rapidly approaching and according to AAA Travel booking data, Florida tops the list of destinations this year. The Sunshine State’s Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches, family-friendly attractions, and cruise ports make Florida a logical...

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