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Motorists Unaware of the Dangers of Certain Medications

August 09, 2022 Transportation & Traffic Safety

According to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly half of the motorists surveyed said they used one or more potentially impairing medications in the past 30 days. The proportion of those choosing to drive is higher among those...

AAA Warns Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise

July 26, 2022 Automotive

Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise across the country again after initially spiking during the pandemic. July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month and AAA East Central is reminding motorists to take steps to protect their vehicles and...

AAA Finds Gas Prices are Leading the Charge for Americans to go Electric

July 13, 2022 Gas Prices, Automotive

AAA’s latest consumer survey reveals that one-quarter of Americans say they would be likely to buy an electric vehicle (powered exclusively by electricity, i.e., not a hybrid) for their next auto purchase, with Millennials leading the way (30%). Of those...

From Sea to Shining Sea: AAA Predicts 47.9 Million People Will Travel This July 4th

June 29, 2022 Travel

Summer travel is already in full swing and Independence Day will be no exception as AAA predicts 47.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the holiday weekend (June 30 – July 4). This is an increase of 3.7% over 2021, bringing...

Children and Pets in Vehicles at Risk During Extreme Heat

June 22, 2022 Transportation & Traffic Safety

As the current heat wave continues and temperatures near 100 degrees are predicted through the end of the week, AAA East Central is reminding motorists about the dangers of leaving children and pets in a hot car. According to the National Highway Traffic...

Fatal Teen Crashes Increase During "100 Deadliest Days"

June 22, 2022 Transportation & Traffic Safety

As school lets out for summer, 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...

NAPA AUTO PARTS and AAA Join Forces to Offer a High-Quality Car Battery

May 17, 2022 Automotive

NAPA AUTO PARTS and AAA are joining forces to provide consumers with a solution for their vehicle battery needs. Building upon a 25-year relationship, NAPA is now the only automotive parts retailer in the country to offer the AAA Premium Battery. The...

2022 AAA Car Guide: - Going High-Tech Often Means Going Electric

May 13, 2022 Automotive

New vehicle shoppers primarily want two things in their next ride – better fuel efficiency and more driver assist safety features. According to AAA, nearly 80% of drivers want automakers to focus on improving fuel economy, and 76% want active driving...

Now is the Best Time to Book Memorial Day Travel

April 29, 2022 Travel

With the official start to summer fast approaching, AAA wants travelers to know if they’re planning a Memorial Day getaway, they should start preparing now. AAA Travel booking data shows that reservations for flights, rental cars, cruises and hotels for...

When it Comes to New Vehicle Technology, Practice Doesn't Make Perfect

April 29, 2022 Automotive

Owners of new vehicles equipped with driving assistance technology may understand it better after six months of use, but the depth of their knowledge is limited. New AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety research found motorists who used the “learn as you...

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