AAA: Vehicle Owners Pay a Steep Price for Clear Roads in Winter
De-icing chemicals that help keep roads free of ice and snow are having a chilling effect on vehicle bodies, which is all the more reason why body shops should use proper corrosion protection procedures.
AAA Foundation Traffic Safety Survey Points to ‘Culture of Indifference’ Among Drivers
An annual survey of U.S. drivers reveals some traffic safety trends and attitudes that could be good for business in the collision repair industry.
Drivers Will Welcome New Year With Higher Gas Prices, According to AAA
Retail averages have increased 28 of the past 30 days and prices have moved higher by fractions of a penny since Friday, Dec. 23rd, according to AAA.
AAA Study Indicates Missing One to Two Hours of Sleep Doubles Crash Risk
With drowsy driving involved in more than one in five fatal crashes on U.S. roadways each year, AAA warns drivers that getting less than seven hours of sleep may have deadly consequences.
AAA Projects Most Thanksgiving Travel Since 2007
The 43.5 million Americans planning a Thanksgiving road trip represents an increase of 1.9 percent over last year.
AAA American Driving Survey Reveals 15 Key Findings
Among the key findings are that American drivers travelled nearly 10,900 miles on average and spent more than 290 hours on the road, and more than 87.5 percent of Americans aged 16 years and older reported driving in the past year.
Hit the Brakes: AAA Test Reveals Not All Self-Braking Cars Are Designed to Stop
Tests revealed that automatic emergency braking systems – the safety technology that will soon be standard equipment on 99 percent of vehicles – vary widely in design and performance.
AAA Study Finds Fatal Crashes Doubled After Washington State Legalized Marijuana
The research, released on May 10th, focused on fatal crashes among drivers in Washington state from 2012 to 2014.
AAA Study Finds Driving Costs Have Hit Six-Year Low
This year, a driver can expect to spend 57 cents for each mile driven, approximately $713 per month, to cover the fixed and variable costs associated with owning and operating a car.
AAA Survey Finds Three-Quarters of Americans Are “Afraid” to Ride in a Self-Driving Car
With today’s heightened focus on autonomous vehicles, AAA says this fear poses a potential concern to the automotive industry as consumers may be reluctant to fully embrace the self-driving car.