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Texas woman who lost both legs on side of highway encourages drivers to Move Over or Slow Down before passing vehicles stopped at the roadside

By Daniel Armbruster & Doug Shupe October 16, 2024 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Ahead of National Move Over Awareness Day on Saturday, October 19th, AAA Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety, and a survivor of a roadside crash are reminding drivers about Texas’ Move Over or Slow Down...

AAA Texas: The Price of New Car Ownership Continues to Climb

By Daniel Armbruster September 04, 2024 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — This year's Your Driving Cost (YDC) study reveals that the total cost to own and operate a new vehicle is $12,297 or $1,024.71 monthly, an increase of $115 from 2023. The leading cost culprits for buyers are depreciation and finance charges. With...

AAA Texas: Back on the Road, But Safer?

September 02, 2024 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released its 2023 American Driving Survey, providing insights into U.S. daily driving trends after the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest survey reveals that overall driving patterns have rebounded...

AAA Texas: 2024 Car Guide - EVs Reign Supreme

By Daniel Armbruster April 09, 2024 Automotive

Coppell, TX — 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...

AAA Texas: Hit the Brakes, Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking Isn’t Foolproof

By Daniel Armbruster February 16, 2024 Automotive

Coppell, TX — Drivers of newer-model cars should be aware that their automated braking systems are not foolproof, according to recent research conducted by AAA. To conduct the research, AAA automotive engineers examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) with rear cross traffic mitigation.

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

By Daniel Armbruster January 10, 2024 Automotive

Coppell, TX — Dead batteries are one of the top service calls AAA Texas responds to during cold weather snaps. AAA Texas reminds vehicle owners that a car battery loses a third of its power in freezing weather. As the air outside cools, the oil in your car thickens....

AAA Texas Celebrates Houston Grand Opening by Offering Public Free Services to Protect Vehicle, Drawing for Free Cruise

By Daniel Armbruster October 17, 2023 Corporate Information, Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Houston, TX — AAA Texas will celebrate the grand opening of its Houston – Memorial branch office location on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Just in time for planning holiday travel, AAA is offering those who attend festivities the chance to enter a raffle drawing for a...

Texas Memorial Day Travel Volume Slightly Above Pre-Pandemic Levels as Demand Soars

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber May 16, 2023 Automotive, Gas Prices, Travel

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas projects 3.5 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, a seven percent increase over 2022. Across the country, there will be a similar increase in total travel volume with 42.3 million Americans expected...

AAA Texas Offers Advice to Help Texans Recover from Winter Storm

By Daniel Armbruster February 01, 2023 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — Winter storms can cause damage to cars, homes, buildings and roads. AAA Texas reminds home and vehicle owners to avoid restoration and repair scams by working with their insurance company directly. In addition, consumers should understand their insurance...

AAA Texas: How to Avoid Most Common Winter Weather Roadside Emergencies

By Daniel Armbruster January 31, 2023 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — During this week's winter storm, many Texas drivers found themselves stranded and in need of emergency roadside service. In Dallas/Fort Worth alone, more than 800 DFW motorists contacted AAA Texas for emergency roadside service on Tuesday. The good news,...

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