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Gas Prices Got You Down? Check Out the 2026 AAA Car Guide Winners – Electric Vehicles Dominate

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe April 16, 2026 Automotive

Coppell, TX — AAA has awarded the 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring as the overall winner and top vehicle in the midsize SUV category for the 2026 AAA Car Guide. This year, all category winners are either electric (EV) or hybrid vehicles.

New AAA Survey: Six in Ten Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe April 08, 2026 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — A new AAA survey reveals a growing concern among drivers: headlight glare. Six in ten drivers say glare is a problem after dark, and nearly three-quarters of those affected believe it has worsened over the past decade. The findings are renewing concerns...

AAA Texas and MADD Urge Sober Rides as SXSW 2026 Crowds Fill Downtown Austin

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe March 09, 2026 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Austin, TX — As the South by Southwest (SXSW) Festival returns March 12–18, AAA Texas and MADD are urging festival visitors and residents to plan ahead and choose a sober ride home. With more than a week of concerts, panels, film premieres, and nightlife throughout downtown, the influx of visitors, late‑night traffic and increased demand for transportation increase the risk of impaired‑driving crashes.

AAA Texas Urges Caution as Winter Weather Is Forecast Across Parts of Texas

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe January 22, 2026 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — With winter weather forecast for parts of Texas, AAA Texas is urging drivers to use extra caution and remember that winter driving conditions can quickly become dangerous. When roads are icy, the safest option is to stay off them whenever possible.

AAA Texas Urges Drivers and Homeowners to Prepare Ahead of Incoming Winter Storm

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe January 21, 2026 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — With some of the season’s coldest temperatures expected across parts of Texas, AAA Texas is urging drivers, homeowners, and renters to take steps now to protect themselves, their vehicles, and their homes from winter weather hazards.

AAA Texas: Despite Advancements, Study Uncovers New Challenges for Pedestrian Detection Systems

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe October 14, 2025 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA evaluated vehicles equipped with pedestrian automatic emergency braking (PAEB) systems, building on findings from a study conducted in 2019. The findings reveal that nighttime PAEB impact avoidance improved from 0% in 2019 to 60% in 2025. The team...

AAA Study Highlights Safety Concerns With New Vehicle Technology

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe September 05, 2025 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Advanced vehicle technology is becoming increasingly common, presenting both opportunities and challenges. AAA Automotive Engineers evaluated five passenger vehicles with low-speed-capable Active Driving Assistance (ADA) systems, also known as Traffic...

AAA: Record 5.7 Million Texans Expected to Travel Over July 4th Week

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe June 20, 2025 Automotive, Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects 5.7 million Texans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 369,000 Texas travelers compared to...

AAA Texas: Growing Hesitation Among Buyers To Purchase Electric Vehicles

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe June 03, 2025 Automotive

Coppell, TX — Despite the wide variety of electric vehicle (EV) models now available—over 75 options introduced in the past four years—AAA's latest survey highlights buyers’ continued hesitation. Only 16% of U.S. adults report being "very likely" or "likely" to...

AAA Texas Urges Drivers to Gear Up for First Major Heat Wave of the Year

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe May 13, 2025 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — To locate a AAA approved repair shop, visit AAA.com/Repair. AAA Texas branch offices throughout the state can be found by visiting www.AAA.com. Find additional news from AAA Texas in our online newsroom at...

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