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AAA Texas: Owning an Electric Vehicle is the Cure for Most Consumer Concerns

By Daniel Armbruster January 22, 2020 Automotive

Coppell, TX — New research from AAA finds that over five years and 75,000 miles of driving, the annual cost of owning a new compact electric vehicle is only slightly more expensive – about $600 annually – than its gas-powered counterpart. The study also revealed that...

AAA Texas: True Cost of Annual Vehicle Ownership Rises to $9,282

By Daniel Armbruster September 12, 2019 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — It’s going to cost more for those looking to buy a new car this year. Finance costs on new car purchases have jumped 24% in 2019, according to new AAA research, pushing the average annual cost of vehicle ownership to $9,282, or $773.50 a month. That’s...

AAA: Vehicle Escape Tools are a Lifesaver – in the Right Situation

By Daniel Armbruster July 16, 2019 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — New research from AAA reveals that most vehicle escape tools, intended to quickly aid passengers trapped in a car following an accident, will break tempered side windows, but none were able to penetrate laminated glass. Motorists may not realize it, but...

AAA Texas: Icy Temperatures Cut Electric Vehicle Range Nearly in Half

By Daniel Armbruster February 07, 2019 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — As freezing temperatures plague much of the country, electric vehicle owners may experience a decrease in driving range, compounded by the use of the vehicle’s interior climate control. New research from AAA reveals that when the mercury dips to 20°F and...

New Vehicle Technologies Double Repair Bills for Minor Collisions

By Daniel Armbruster October 25, 2018 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — According to new research from AAA, vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and others, can cost twice as much to repair following a collision due...

AAA Texas: Ride-Hailing Twice the Cost of Car Ownership

By Daniel Armbruster August 21, 2018 Automotive, Gas Prices, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Travel

Coppell, TX — Ride-hailing services are a popular and convenient transportation option, but a new AAA analysis shows they are not a cost-effective replacement for vehicle ownership. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the average driver in an urban...

AAA Texas: More Americans Willing to Ride in Fully Self-Driving Cars

By Daniel Armbruster January 24, 2018

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas: More Americans Willing to Ride in Fully Self-Driving Cars (Coppell, TX) – American drivers are beginning to embrace self-driving vehicles, according to a new study from AAA. The annual survey reveals that 63 percent of U.S. drivers report...

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