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AAA Texas: 4.1 Million Texans to Travel for Thanksgiving, Most Since 2005

By Daniel Armbruster November 08, 2018 Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive, Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects 4.1 million Texans will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 4.7 percent increase over last year. Overall, AAA projects 54.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 4.8...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Dropping, But That Could Change Soon

By Daniel Armbruster November 01, 2018 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.52 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is six cents less than this day last week and is 28 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

New Vehicle Technologies Double Repair Bills for Minor Collisions

By Daniel Armbruster October 25, 2018 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — According to new research from AAA, vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and others, can cost twice as much to repair following a collision due...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Fall Again Despite Market Concerns and Geopolitical Tensions

By Daniel Armbruster October 25, 2018

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.58 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents less than this day last week and is 35 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas Holds Free Safety Fair as New Research Reveals Deadly Behavior by Teen Drivers

By Daniel Armbruster October 18, 2018 Corporate Information, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Teen drivers put everyone on the roadway at risk of a deadly crash, especially if they are bringing teen passengers along for the ride. New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that when a teen driver has only teen passengers in...

Cruise Travelers Looking for More Luxury

By Daniel Armbruster October 17, 2018 Travel

Coppell, TX — Mega-size cruise ships that can carry upwards of 5,000 passengers are becoming more common on the high seas and are popular with a wide range of travelers, including those looking for a premium cruise vacation. At the same time, an analysis of AAA...

AAA Texas: Global Oil Supply And Demand Concerns Send Gas Prices Up

By Daniel Armbruster October 04, 2018 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.65 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is three cents more than this day last week and is 25 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Rise as Crude Oil Prices Jump Amid Global Supply Concerns

By Daniel Armbruster September 27, 2018 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.62 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is two cents more than this day last week and is 18 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

AAA Texas: Drivers Rely Too Heavily on New Vehicle Safety Technologies In Spite of Limitations

By Daniel Armbruster September 26, 2018 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — More and more, drivers are recognizing the value in having vehicles with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like blind spot monitoring systems, forward collision warning and lane keeping assist. However, while many of these technologies are...

AAA Texas: State Gas Price Dips Slightly Week-to-Week

By Daniel Armbruster September 13, 2018 Gas Prices

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.61 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent less than this day last week and is nine cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....