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AAA Texas: Automatic Emergency Braking Absent When You Need It Most

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 27, 2022 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Touted as lifesaving, crash-preventing tech, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) is standard equipment in most new cars sold in the United States. Over the years, AEB has successfully stemmed rear-end crashes, which often result in injuries, property...

Annual Cost of New Car Ownership Crosses $10K Mark

By Daniel Armbruster August 11, 2022 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — For over 70 years, AAA's Your Driving Costs has provided members, consumers and the media with information on the average costs of owning and operating a new automobile. According to the latest research from AAA, the average yearly cost to own and...

AAA Texas: Gas prices are leading the charge for Americans to go electric

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 12, 2022 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — 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...

AAA Texas Warns Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Spiking; Offers Vehicle Owners Tips to Prevent Becoming a Victim

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 11, 2022 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — Many Texas drivers are learning they are part of an increasing kind of auto crime as they start their vehicle and hear a loud rumbling noise. These vehicle owners soon learn their automobile was the target of a catalytic converter thief. New auto claims...

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

By Joshua Zuber May 09, 2022 Automotive

Coppell, TX — 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...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Continue Upward Trend With No Sign of Slowing Down; How Drivers Can Save

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 17, 2022 Automotive, Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.22 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents more than from this day last week and is 99 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas: Cold Temperatures Can Wreak Havoc on Your Car’s Battery

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 04, 2022 Automotive

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas: Cold Temperatures Can Wreak Havoc on Your Car’s...

AAA Texas: De-Icing Solution Can Cause Expensive Rust Damage to Vehicles

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber January 31, 2022 Automotive

Coppell, TX — Winter weather, including snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures could impact North and Central Texas later this week, according to the National Weather Service. Millions of Americans face expensive vehicle repairs from rust damage every year, and the...

AAA Texas: Expert Driving Advice as Winter Weather System Set to Impact Several Parts of the State

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber January 19, 2022 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Winter weather is predicted to impact many areas of the Lone Star State in the coming days. AAA Texas reminds drivers that traveling in winter conditions such as ice or snow can be challenging. During winter weather, drivers are encouraged to stay tuned...

AAA Texas: Year-End Holiday Travel to Rebound Almost to Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber December 14, 2021 Automotive, Gas Prices, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Texas residents who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 8.8 million Texans, an increase of 32% from last year and -8% fewer than 2019, will travel 50 miles...

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