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AAA Texas and City of Dallas Judiciary to Host FREE Teen Driver Safety Fair to Save Lives

By Daniel Armbruster April 07, 2023 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Dallas, TX — Because motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death and injury for teens living in the United States, AAA Texas, City of Dallas Judiciary, and Dallas Parks and Recreation will host a free safety event to educate teens and parents about roadway...

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 Urges Parents, Pet Owners to Take Precautions as Saturday is National Heatstroke Prevention Day

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 29, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas reminds drivers about the consequences of leaving people or pets in hot vehicles as Saturday, May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Research shows temperatures inside a car, even on a mild, sunny day, can reach deadly levels in just 10...

AAA Texas: Today’s Vehicle Technology Must Improve Before Public Trusts Self-Driving Vehicles

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 24, 2021 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — Automakers may already hold the key to improving public acceptance of self-driving cars: fine-tuning existing vehicle technology. AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey finds that only 22% of people feel manufacturers should focus on developing...

AAA Texas Urges Parents, Pet Owners to Take Precautions as Predicted Triple-Digit Heat Approaches in Several Areas

By Daniel Armbruster July 08, 2020 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas reminds drivers about the consequences of leaving people or pets in hot vehicles as the intense heat of summer is forecasted to get even worse in the coming days. Research shows temperatures inside a car, even on a mild, sunny day, can reach deadly levels in just 10 minutes. Children are particularly susceptible...

AAA Texas: Self-Driving Cars Stuck in Neutral on the Road to Acceptance

By Daniel Armbruster March 05, 2020 Automotive

Coppell, TX — A new AAA survey on automated vehicles reveals that only one in ten drivers (12%) would trust riding in a self-driving car. Even more Americans – 28% – don’t know how they feel about the technology, signaling consumers are stuck...

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...