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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...

Sticker Shock: New AAA Data Shows Owning a New Vehicle Costs Nearly $10,000 Annually

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber August 19, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — According to the latest research from AAA, the average annual cost of new vehicle ownership is $9,666, or $805.50 per month. The biggest factor pushing the nearly $10,000 annual price tag is depreciation. It accounts for 40% of all ownership expenses...

AAA Texas: “Miles-to-Empty” Warning - New Research Finds Drivers Should Not Rely Too Heavily on In-Dash Fuel Economy Display

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 27, 2021 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — In-dash fuel economy displays estimate the number of miles a vehicle gets per gallon, including how many “miles to empty.” AAA tested the accuracy of these systems and found their estimates vary significantly over shorter trips or are dependent on the...

AAA Texas: What Happens When Your Road Trip Goes Awry?

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber June 30, 2021 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Nothing says summer like a road trip, but even the best laid plans can hit a few bumps in the road. With AAA Texas anticipating a record 3.3 million Texans to travel by car for their Independence Day getaway, there is no doubt some travelers will run...

AAA Texas: 2021 AAA Car Guide Offers Inside Track for the Latest in Vehicle Tech

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 26, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — According to AAA, driver interest in advanced safety technology is high. When asked which of these systems they want in their next vehicle, two-thirds (67%) of drivers say Automatic Emergency Braking, followed by Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking (63%)...

AAA Texas: Expert Driving Advice as Winter Weather System Set to Blast Texas

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 10, 2021 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — A wicked winter weather system, which could bring with it a bone-chilling air mass, is expected to grip much of the Lone Star State over the next few...

AAA Texas: Cold Temperatures Can Shorten Your Car’s Battery Life

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 09, 2021 Automotive

Coppell, TX — A car battery loses a third of its power in freezing weather. As the air outside cools, the oil in your car thickens. Parts move slower and your battery must use more power to turn over and start the engine. Make sure your battery and charging system...

AAA Finds Active Driving Assistance Systems Do Less to Assist Drivers and More to Interfere

By Daniel Armbruster August 06, 2020 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA automotive researchers found that over the course of 4,000 miles of real-world driving, vehicles equipped with active driving assistance systems experienced some type of issue every 8 miles, on average. Researchers noted instances of trouble with the...

AAA Texas: Extreme Summer Heat Can Push a Car Past Its Limits

By Daniel Armbruster July 13, 2020 Automotive

Coppell, TX — With many areas of Texas experiencing triple-digit temperatures, AAA Texas reminds drivers that summer’s extreme heat can push a vehicle past its limits, and that can lead to many drivers finding themselves stranded at the roadside. Last summer, AAA...

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