AAA projects more than 119 million Americans will travel over the year-end holidays. AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year-end holiday period from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This year’s domestic travel projection narrowly surpasses the previous record set in 2019 by 64,000 travelers. […]
Gas Price Decline Stalls
According to AAA the decline in gas prices has slowed as the national average for a gallon of gas, which shed less than a penny since last week to reach $3.02. It has been close to the $3 level for five weeks yet faces stubborn resistance. Meanwhile, today’s national average per kilowatt hour of electricity […]
Survey Finds Most Dangerous Drivers on the Road More Frequently
AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety annual Traffic Safety Culture Index shows safer drivers drive less than those that engage in risky behavior. A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety illuminates the issue impacting traffic safety by categorizing drivers based on their self-reported risky behaviors. Speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving emerged as […]
Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving
This year’s extended AAA holiday forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new record. AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day to better capture the flow of holiday travelers. […]
AAA Research Shows 100% of 2024 Model Vehicles with AEB Avoided Forwards Collisions Up to 35 MPH
Marks major improvement in technology compared to 2017-2018 model testing. No vehicle tested avoided 55 MPH forward collision. AAA’s latest research found that new (2024) model vehicles with automatic emergency braking (AEB) avoided 100% of forward collisions when tested at speeds up to 35 mph, in comparison to old (2017 – 2018) model vehicles, which […]
AAA Survey Finds Driving Habits Stabilizing Since Pandemic
Foundation warns of safety issues for older cars that make up larger portion of miles driven. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released its 2023 American Driving Survey, providing insights into U.S. daily driving trends after the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey reveals that overall driving patterns have rebounded from the depths […]
Nearly 71 Million Expected to Travel over July 4th Week
This year’s extended Independence Day forecast exceeds pre-pandemic numbers, sets new record. AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4th week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the holiday. This […]
AAA Survey Finds Interest in EVs Declining as Americans Turn Attention to Hybrids
The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) – down from 23% last year. Even more revealing, 63% cited […]
Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Start of Summer Travel Season
AAA projects a record number of road trips over the Memorial Day weekend and second highest overall trips since 2000. AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Memorial Day holiday travel period. This year’s total number of travelers is a 4% increase over last year and comes […]
AAA Survey Says Fear of Self-Driving Cars Persists as Industry Faces an Uncertain Future
According to AAA’s latest survey on autonomous vehicles, most U.S. drivers either express fear (66%) or uncertainty (25%) about fully self-driving vehicles – a fear that has not decreased since spiking last year. However, interest in semi-autonomous technologies such as Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Keeping Assistance remains high. The results infer that […]
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