AAA Insurance PressNov 19, 2006
Homestead, Fla. - 11/19/2006
Veteran NASCAR driver Mark Martin thanked for helping AAA re-enter national motorsports arena in 2006, while assisting in teen driver safety efforts
In a special pre-race ceremony today, more than 500 members of the nation's largest motoring organization thanked veteran race car driver Mark Martin for helping AAA re-enter the world of professional motorsports in 2006, while heartily welcoming David Ragan as the new driver of the Roush Racing No. 6 Ford Fusion...
Nov 16, 2006
Orlando, Fla. - 11/16/2006
AAA provides motorists with tips on how to free a vehicle stuck in snow
Severe winter weather can make driving a challenge for even the most experienced drivers, says AAA. Extreme cold temperatures make vehicles more likely to breakdown if proper maintenance has not been performed, and heavy snow falls and icy road conditions can lead to vehicles sliding off the road and becoming stuck in the snow.
AAA predicts that this November and December, more than 100,0...
Oct 20, 2006
Chantilly, Virginia - 10/20/2006
New poll suggests 85 percent of motorists do not know how to check tire pressure.
Falling temperatures and wet or snowy weather conditions will affect how your vehicle grips the road. If tires are under-inflated or bald you may not be as connected to the road as you think, according to AAA.
To promote driving safety, help consumers save money and reduce roadside breakdowns AAA and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) have teamed up to promote Nat...
Oct 6, 2006
Orlando, Fla. - 10/6/2006
Motorcyclists urged to explore new safety advances - including airbags
AAA, the nation's largest organization for motorists, wants motorists to help motorcycle riders curtail the growing number of fatal crashes involving riders, and urges motorcyclists to do more to protect themselves.
"AAA wants all motorists to be aware that tremendous growth in the popularity of motorcycling has added millions of new motorcycles and riders to our roadways," said AAA Preside...
Sep 26, 2006
Orlando, Fla. - 9/26/2006
That shiny new vehicle on the dealer's lot can be enticing, but with interest rates creeping up many would-be buyers turn to the only other way they know to get into a new car: extend the length of the loan, thereby lowering the monthly payment.
Long-term loans are gaining traction with consumers hit hard by rising interest rates and gas prices, according to AAA. More than half of new-car loans were for five to seven years in 2005, up from 22 percent in 2000.
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Jun 27, 2006
Dearborn, Mich. - 6/27/2006
Racing against the clock and 49 other two-person, student teams from around the country, aspiring auto technicians Bradley J. Bolton and Aaron Clay, seniors at Paris High School, Paris, TX needed 29 minutes and 34 seconds to accurately diagnose and fix their Ford Mustang Convertible to win the 2006 FORD/AAA STUDENT AUTO SKILLS national finals this morning here in Henry Ford's hometown.
The pair, who spent months preparing for the competition with their instruc...
Jun 27, 2006
Dearborn, Mich. - 6/27/2006
Two Gulf Coast teenagers whose families lost their homes and possessions in Katrina are among 100 students who won state contests to participate in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills national finals to be held here June 27.
Two Gulf Coast teenagers whose families lost their homes and possessions in Katrina are among 100 students who won state contests to participate in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills national finals to be held here June 27.
Each hurricane sur...
Jun 8, 2006
Dearborn, Mich. - 6/8/2006
Teaching teen drivers the consequences of driving a poorly maintained vehicle is effective in motivating them to learn the technical aspects of keeping their cars and trucks in peak condition, according to results released today of a survey of young people who participated in the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition between 2003 and 2005.
The respondents, who as junior and senior high school students competed in the nationwide program, also suggested requir...
May 26, 2006
Orlando, Fla. - 5/26/2006
With the retail price of a gallon of gas hovering near the three dollar mark across most of the United States, motorists looking to stretch fuel dollars by boosting their vehicles' fuel efficiency may be left feeling an added pinch in the pocketbook if they decide to experiment with gasoline additives that promise big fuel economy gains, warns AAA.
"Some gasoline additives improve engine drivability by removing deposits from fuel injectors and other engine compon...
May 12, 2006
Orlando, Fla. - 5/12/2006
AAA cautions motorists about the hazards in running their vehicles out of gas
With the summer travel season on the horizon, and gas prices at near record levels, AAA anticipates more motorists will be stranded at the roadside this year because their vehicles have run out of gas.
During the months of June, July and August, AAA expects to dispatch fuel to approximately 116,000 motorists whose cars and trucks have empty tanks.
"Drivers need to keep an eye on t...
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