Tag: gasoline

Electric Vehicles

Learn Your Way Around Different Types of EVs

September 19, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Understanding EVs can require some homework. Use this cheat sheet to get to know the basic terms.

Cars & Trucks & Roadside Services

What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down

September 03, 2024. AAA Staff

Issues that bring your vehicle to a halt can be pretty stressful. Be prepared with help from AAA.

Electric Vehicles

AAA Survey Reveals EV Anxiety

August 15, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Holding onto apprehensions, more than half of Northeasterners have no plans to buy a fully electric car.

Homeowner's Insurance

Backyard Fire Pit Safety Tips

June 12, 2024. AAA Staff

Late nights around the fire are what summer memories are made of. Donā€™t forget the safety of your loved ones.

Homeowner's Insurance

Hurricane Readiness Basics

May 09, 2024. AAA Staff

Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. Here’s how you can prepare for a hurricane, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Cars & Trucks

Stay Safe With Winter Driving Tips From AAA

December 20, 2023. AAA Staff

This AAA guide to winter weather driving is full of tips and other info to keep you safe on the roads this season.

Auto History

The History of the Holiday Hess Trucks

December 07, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Hess holiday trucks have been around for more than half a century. Over that time, they’ve become one of the most iconic toys ever made.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicle Maintenance 101

October 10, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Though routine car care is still important, fewer moving parts makes for fewer maintenance concerns with EVs.

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: Just the Right Size

June 07, 2023. Alan Rider

Like Goldilocks, weā€™re all looking for a car thatā€™s not too big and not too small.
Here are a couple we think fit the bill.

Budget-Wise & Road Trips

How Much Does a Road Trip Cost?

June 01, 2023. AAA Staff

How much you spend on a road trip depends on where you’re going, where you plan to stay and what you’ll be driving.

Cars & Trucks

How to Get Rid of Smells in Your Car

January 24, 2023. Nicole Wakelin

A foul odor in the car can turn a leisurely drive into an agonizing one. Here’s how to get rid of smells in your car.

Cars & Trucks

Why Is Fuel Economy Lower in Winter?

December 28, 2022. AAA Staff

There’s no getting around it: Your car is less efficient in the colder months. Here’s why and what you can do to alleviate the problem.

Electric Vehicles

Are Electric Cars Good in Winter?

December 12, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Winter is a taxing season, and electric cars aren’t spared its wrath. But don’t give up on these eco-friendly vehicles when the temperature drops.

Air Travel

AAA’s 2023 Thanksgiving Travel Forecast

November 14, 2022. AAA Staff

AAA projects that 55.4 million Americans will travel over Thanksgiving weekend. Are you one of them?

Electric Vehicles

The Hidden Costs and Perks of EVs

October 26, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

The price tag and no more trips to the gas station are just the start of the story with EVs.

Auto History

Who Invented the Car?

August 25, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Who invented the car? While Karl Benz is most often credited, the automobile’s history goes back hundreds of years.

Budget-Wise & Cars & Trucks

37 Gas Saving Tips

July 20, 2022. AAA Staff

From cruise control to self-service, these gas saving tips will keep your tank and wallet full.

Cars & Trucks & Gas Price Reports

The Cost of Gas in Your State This Week

July 11, 2022. AAA Staff

Gasoline prices have been on a rollercoaster so far in 2022. Here’s where they stand this week.

Cars & Trucks

What Is Horsepower? Common Car Terms Explained

June 15, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

You’ve heard these automotive terms since you first got behind the wheel. But do you really know what they mean?

Cars & Trucks

Different Types of Fuel and What’s Best for Your Car

May 24, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

New types of fuel are emerging, but is gasoline still your best bet?