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AAA East Central Appoints New Chairman of the Board

July 07, 2023

AAA East Central Appoints New Chairman of the Board. Robert DeMichiei (pictured) succeeds longtime chairman Richard Hamilton.

AAA: Get Ready for Record-Breaking July Fourth Travel

June 27, 2023 Travel

AAA projects 50.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend*, setting a record for the holiday. Domestic travel over the long weekend will increase by 2.1 million people compared to 2022. This year’s...

Fatal Teen Crashes Increase During “100 Deadliest Days”

June 21, 2023 Transportation & Traffic Safety

As the school year ends, AAA stresses the importance of preparing and educating inexperienced teen drivers for some of the most dangerous driving days of the year. Nationwide, more than 7,000 people died in teen driving-related summertime crashes...

AAA: Higher Demand for Leisure Travel Could Mean Busy Skies this Summer

June 20, 2023 Travel

This summer could be record-setting when it comes to travel by air. Earlier this year, AAA reported a significant increase in international travel bookings. And in a recent interview, the head of the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) said the...

AAA Car Guide – EVs Lead the Way in 2023

June 20, 2023 Automotive

Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking up more real estate in dealership showrooms nationwide. Their attractive blend of cutting-edge design, advanced technology and energy efficiency have expanded their popularity. The new 2023 AAA Car Guide is here to...

AAA: Travelers are Seeing the World in 2023

April 18, 2023 Travel

International trips are rising this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are experiencing the biggest jump, up more than 300% over last year. The spike in demand is also driving...

Don’t Rely on Luck This St. Patrick’s Day:

March 17, 2023 Transportation & Traffic Safety

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day will be a time of celebration for many, especially since it falls on a Friday, but there is a danger for the holiday to turn deadly. While AAA East Central wants everyone to enjoy the day, it is important to do so with...

Asleep At the Wheel: Drivers Unaware of How Drowsy They Really Are

March 17, 2023 Transportation & Traffic Safety

Something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – plays an undetermined role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the AAA...

Daylight Saving Time Presents Challenges to Motorists, Increases Risk of Drowsy Driving Crashes

March 10, 2023 Transportation & Traffic Safety

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, when the clocks in most U.S. states will “spring forward.” AAA East Central advises motorists and pedestrians to make the proper adjustments for safer travel. “Many will find on Monday that...

AAA: Fear of Self-Driving Cars on the Rise

March 10, 2023 Automotive

The results of AAA's annual automated vehicle survey show that while there is still a high level of interest in partially automated vehicle technology, attitudes toward fully self-driving vehicles have become increasingly apprehensive. This year there...

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