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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...

AAA Texas, Law Enforcement and Families Impacted by Illegal Street Racing Join Forces to Combat Growing Problem of Fatal Speed-Related Crashes

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

Coppell, TX — Dangerous driving activities, including street racing, so-called “side shows,” and street takeovers, have surged during the pandemic. AAA Texas and Street Racing Kills, a non-profit traffic safety education organization, remind those who want to...

AAA Texas: Statewide Pump Average Cheapest in the Country as Price of Crude Oil Rises

By Joshua Zuber October 07, 2021 Gas Prices

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.87 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more than from this day last week and is $1.01 more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Demand for Gasoline Rises; Statewide Average Holding Steady

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 30, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.82 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is the same as this day last week and is 96 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the...

AAA Texas: Gasoline Demand Holds Steady as Statewide Average Climbs a Penny

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 23, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.82 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more than on this day last week and is 95 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Texas Ranks #1 for Train Collisions; Reminds Drivers and Pedestrians to Review Best Practices During Rail Safety Week

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 22, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas reminds drivers and pedestrians during Rail Safety Week (Sept. 20-26) about the importance of being safe around train tracks. Texas ranks highest for the number of train collisions in the country, according to the latest full-year statistics...

AAA Texas: Pandemic Prompts More Americans to Consider Travel Insurance

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 21, 2021 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Travel

Coppell, TX — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Americans’ travel plans. How they plan—and protect—those trips has also changed. According to a recent AAA Travel survey, more than half (55%) of American adults are planning a vacation of at least one...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Average Stable Thus Far After Hurricane Nicholas Batters Gulf Coast

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber September 16, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.81 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent less than from this day last week and is 95 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas: Statewide Pump Price Average Increases One Penny Week-to-week as Summer Driving Season Comes to a Close

By Joshua Zuber September 09, 2021 Gas Prices

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.82 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is one cent more than from this day last week and is 93 cents more per gallon compared to this day last...

AAA Texas: Gas Prices Keeping Falling; Crude Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid COVID-19 Concerns

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber August 26, 2021 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $2.79 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents less compared to a week ago and is 88 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...