The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline surged nearly 27 cents in a single week to $3.25, driven by rising crude oil prices tied to conflict in the Middle East, AAA reported March 5. The spike — the largest weekly increase since March 2022 during the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict — […]
National Average Gas Price Rises to $2.94 Ahead of Holiday Weekend
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose to $2.94 Feb. 12, up from $2.89 a week ago, according to AAA. Current prices remain below year-ago levels, when the national average was $3.15. Gasoline demand increased last week from 8.15 million barrels per day to 8.30 million, according to the Energy Information […]
AAA Survey Finds Two-Thirds of Drivers Support Requiring Alcohol-Impairment Prevention Technology in New Vehicles
A new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that 67% of drivers support requiring all new vehicles to include alcohol-impairment prevention technology, while 51% support lowering the legal blood alcohol concentration limit from 0.08 to 0.05. The annual Traffic Safety Culture Index, released Dec. 15, examined driver attitudes, self-reported behaviors and support […]
Record 122 Million Travelers Expected in U.S. During Year-End Holidays
Over 109 million to travel by auto during holiday season. A record 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the year-end holiday period, with lower gas prices and increased driving risk combining to create what analysts say will be one of the busiest and most dangerous travel seasons […]
National Gasoline Average Dips Below $3 a Gallon for First Time in 4 Years
The national average price for regular gasoline dropped below $3 a gallon this week for the first time in four years, according to AAA. The average price stood at $2.99 as of Wednesday, down from $3.03 a week ago. The last time the national average reached $3 or below was May 2021. Lower crude oil […]
Record 73 Million Drivers Expected on Roads for Thanksgiving
Wintry weather conditions could complicate travel across multiple regions in the U.S. during the holiday. AAA projects 81.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, Nov. 25 through Monday, Dec. 1, setting a new overall record with 1.6 million additional travelers compared to last year. […]
Nearly All U.S. Drivers Engage in Aggressive Driving
Ninety-six percent of drivers admitted to aggressive driving behaviors in the past year, and exposure to such conduct makes drivers more likely to act aggressively themselves, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released Monday. The study found that aggressive driving has become nearly universal, with 92% of drivers reporting behaviors […]
Vehicle Ownership Costs Fall $719 to $11,577 Annually, AAA Reports
The average cost of owning and operating a new vehicle dropped to $11,577 in 2025, down $719 from the previous year, according to AAA’s annual Your Driving Costs analysis released today. The decline reflects lower depreciation, reduced finance charges and falling fuel prices, the motor club said. Monthly ownership costs averaged $964.78. “It might be […]
Drivers Must Intervene with Traffic Assistance Systems Every 10 Minutes
AAA research finds driver intervention required every 3.8 miles on average. Drivers using advanced driving assistance systems in heavy traffic had to intervene roughly every 9 minutes due to safety concerns, according to a new study released today by AAA. The automotive organization tested five passenger vehicles equipped with Active Driving Assistance systems, also known […]
Record 61.6 Million Americans to Drive During July 4th Week
Road travel increases 2.2% as holiday driving reaches all-time high A record 61.6 million Americans will travel by car during the July 4th holiday period, representing a 2.2% increase over last year and the highest volume on record, according to AAA projections. The automotive organization expects 72.2 million people total to travel at least 50 […]
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