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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...

Prioritizing Driver Safety: Faster Isn’t Always Better

July 20, 2023 Transportation & Traffic Safety

Motorists in a hurry might view a higher speed limit as a benefit, but according to a new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, raising posted speed limits may do little to save time and lead to more crashes, injuries, and deaths for motorists,...

Ready to Plug In? Confidently Shop for a Used Electric Vehicle

March 03, 2023 Automotive

AAA is releasing its new Used EV Buyer's Guide that includes basic information on electric vehicles (EVs) including ownership costs, details to consider before purchasing and guidance for those who want an EV but need more affordable options. A recent...

Mean Streets: Urban Traffic Fatalities Now Exceed Those on Rural Roads

September 27, 2022 Transportation & Traffic Safety

More people are now killed on the nation’s city streets than on rural roads and speeding is one of the most critical factors. Between 2010 and 2019, fatalities in urban areas surged 34% while those in rural areas fell 10%. Urban fatalities first...

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...