Automotive Fleet News

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- As state legislatures convene across the country for their 2010 sessions, AAA said it is looking to build on a relatively successful campaign of traffic safety law improvements last year.

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LOS ANGELES --- Vehicle buyers looking for safety information can now compare models using AAA's "Buying a Safer Car" brochure, which includes information on crash tests, rollover ratings and safety features.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Of the 7,945 people who died in vehicle accidents in the past five years in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia, 58.9 percent of them were in single-vehicle crashes, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.

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WASHINGTON - Beginning Oct. 1, only commercial vehicles will be subject to safety inspections in the District of Columbia.

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In addition to regular maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.), AAA recommends a few safety maintenance tips for vehicles.

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LOS ANGELES --- Potholes, caused by water working its way into asphalt and cracking it, can damage vehicle suspension components and increase the possibility of costly repairs.

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NEW YORK --- Gasoline prices dropped for the ninth straight day, according to data from a survey of credit card swipes at service stations across the nation.

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LOS ANGELES --- Southern California gas prices posted their first net weekly Friday-to-Friday increase in six months, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch.

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LOS ANGELES --- Gas prices are still plummeting throughout Southern California and are now at their lowest level in nearly two years, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch.

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AURORA, IL --- Halloween is just around the corner and this year's calendar has it landing on a Friday, causing an expected rise in the number of partygoers and trick-or-treaters taking to the streets on Halloween night.

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ORLANDO, FL --- As a kick-off to National Child Passenger Safety Week, AAA offers 10 ways to help keep children safe in vehicles.

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ORLANDO, FL --- Fifty-six million children across the country begin heading back to school this month, and the Auto Club's annual "School's Open --- Drive Carefully" campaign is urging motorists to slow down and stay alert in residential neighborhoods and school zones.

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LOS ANGELES --- Southern California gas prices continued to chart new territory last week and were over one dollar higher than their 2007 record levels, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Weekend Gas Watch.

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LOS ANGELES --- A second week of nearly unprecedented price increases has catapulted average gas prices above $4.50 a gallon in all Southern California metropolitan areas, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch.

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LOS ANGELES --- With gasoline prices over $4 a gallon, some drivers may be more likely to procrastinate those trips to the pump. But motorists who allow their vehicle's fuel tank to run near empty risk being stranded on the road and damaging expensive car parts, the Automobile Club of Southern California warns.

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ORLANDO, Fla. --- This week marks the 80th anniversary of the establishment of AAA's national traffic safety programs, which have helped teach generations of children and adults how to be safer drivers and protect them from crashes.

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SAN FRANCISCO --- The average price for regular unleaded self-serve gasoline here passed the $4 mark on Sunday, April 27, according to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report.

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LOS ANGELES --- With gasoline prices rising, the Auto Club is reminding motorists they can save gas and money with one simple action: checking their vehicle's tire pressure.

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BURNSVILLE, MN – AAA's 2008 edition of "Your Driving Costs" shows the cost of driving a passenger vehicle in the United States has increased 1.9 cents per mile in the last year and now averages 54.1 cents per mile.

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HEATHROW, Fla. --- AAA offers gas-saving tips to help drivers deal with the ongoing sky-high prices at the pump.

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NEW YORK – AAA, in partnership with the University of Florida's National Older Driver Research and Training Center (NODRTC), has released its Smart Features for Mature Drivers, which identifies vehicle features that can assist drivers with visual, physical, and mental changes that are frequently encountered as they age.

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. --- The societal cost of crashes is a staggering $164.2 billion annually, nearly two and a half times greater than the $67.6 billion price tag for congestion, according to a new report released by AAA.

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LOS ANGELES --- New research results show how physical conditions faced by senior adults can be mitigated by choosing a vehicle with the right set of features.

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LOS ANGELES --- Most Southern California areas saw very little net change at the pump in the past week as prices eased off slightly from new record levels, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch.

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LOS ANGELES --- Price increases at Southern California gas pumps came fast and furious this past week in an earlier-than-usual spring price run-up, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch.

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