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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...

AAA Texas: Lone Star State Leads in Number of People Killed Along Roadways Outside a Disabled Vehicle

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber December 08, 2021 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas calls on drivers in the Lone Star State to adhere to the statewide “Move Over or Slow Down” law which requires drivers to move over a lane or slow to 20 mph below the posted speed limit when approaching emergency vehicles, law enforcement, tow...

AAA Texas: How to Prepare Your Vehicle for a Thanksgiving Road Trip

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 23, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects travel volume this Thanksgiving holiday period to rebound to almost pre-pandemic levels. Most people will travel by vehicle, and even the best laid plans can hit a few bumps in the road. In fact, AAA Texas expects to rescue about...

AAA Texas: Thanksgiving Travel to Rebound Almost to Pre-Pandemic Levels

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber November 08, 2021 Automotive, Gas Prices, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Airports and roads may seem jam-packed this year as AAA predicts 53.4 million people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13 percent from 2020. This brings travel volumes within 5% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019, with air travel almost completely...

AAA Texas: Vehicle Safety Systems Struggle to “See” in Bad Weather

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber October 13, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — New research from AAA finds that moderate to heavy rain affects a vehicle safety system’s ability to “see”, which may result in performance issues. During closed course testing, AAA simulated rainfall and found that test vehicles equipped with automatic...

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