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AAA Texas: What to Do When Vehicles Flood

By Joshua Zuber August 23, 2022 Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — Many parts of Texas have experienced historic levels of rain and flooding in the last few days, and this unexpected weather left many motorists across the region stranded in flooded vehicles. AAA Texas offers tips for immediate next steps to address a...

Annual Cost of New Car Ownership Crosses $10K Mark

By Daniel Armbruster August 11, 2022 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Coppell, TX — For over 70 years, AAA's Your Driving Costs has provided members, consumers and the media with information on the average costs of owning and operating a new automobile. According to the latest research from AAA, the average yearly cost to own and...

AAA Texas: Free San Antonio Teen Driver Safety Workshop Offered This Tuesday as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for Young Drivers Are Upon Us

By Joshua Zuber & Kara Thorp July 08, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

San Antonio, TX — More than 10,000 teenagers in Texas are killed and injured each year due to car crashes, and car crashes remain the leading cause of death among teenagers across the country. To help educate teens and their parents about the licensing process and safe...

AAA Texas: Largest Weekly Gas Price Decrease This Year; One City Under $4

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber July 07, 2022 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $4.33 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 16 cents less than on this day last week and is $1.52 more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of...

AAA Texas: Houston Teen Driver Safety Workshop Offered this Thursday as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ for Young Drivers Are Upon Us

By Joshua Zuber & Kara Thorp June 21, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Houston, TX — More than 10,000 teenagers in Texas are killed and injured each year due to car crashes, and car crashes remain the leading cause of death among teenagers across the country. To help educate teens and their parents about the licensing process and safe...

2022 AAA Car Guide – Going High-Tech Often Means Going Electric

By Joshua Zuber May 09, 2022 Automotive

Coppell, TX — New vehicle shoppers primarily want two things in their next ride – better fuel efficiency and more driver assist safety features. According to AAA, nearly 80% of drivers want automakers to focus on improving fuel economy. And 76% want active driving...

AAA Texas: Statewide Gas Price Drops Seven Cents from Last Week; Down 31 Cents from Record Price Set Last Month

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 14, 2022 Gas Prices, Monthly Fuel Prices Report, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Coppell, TX — The statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.70 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is seven cents less than on this day last week and is $1.13 more per gallon compared to this day last year....

AAA Texas: Statewide Distracted Driving Deaths Up 17%; Distracted Driving Awareness Month Serves as Reminder to Not Drive ‘Intexticated’

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber April 12, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and AAA Texas is reminding drivers to focus on the road rather than on their smartphones. Many dangerous driving behaviors increased during the pandemic, such as speeding, red light running, not...

AAA Texas: Winter Weather Driving Tips and Safety

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 23, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — AAA Texas: Winter Weather Driving Tips and...

AAA Texas: The Best Defense on Super Bowl Sunday—Sober Driving

By Daniel Armbruster & Joshua Zuber February 11, 2022 Transportation and Traffic Safety

Coppell, TX — On Sunday, Feb. 13, the Cincinnati Bengals will battle the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl Sunday, the biggest U.S. sporting event each year that is often celebrated by friends and families at bars, restaurants and house parties. With the potential...