Valentine’s Day Eats For You and Your Sweetheart
January 15, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is approaching fast. How are you celebrating with your significant other this year? If food is in the equation, make this year special by whipping up a romantic recipe at home instead of going out. The names of the following recipes alone will make you and your partner say,…
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Laughter Yoga – No Joke
January 15, 2018. Debbie L. Miller
Ho-Ho-Ha-Ha-Ha! Laugh off your stress in a laughter yoga class.
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Better Drivers Save Lives on the Road
January 15, 2018. John Galvin
At AAA, we focus a lot of our efforts on saving lives. Not many organizations can say that. We’re proud of the work we do. Not only do we rescue people from the side of the road in sometimes precarious situations, but we advocate for safer roads and driver safety. We lobby for legislative changes,…
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Ana Gasteyer’s Datsun B210
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
“Saturday Night Live” alumna Ana Gasteyer has appeared in hit films and television shows such as “Mean Girls,” “People of Earth” and “Suburgatory.” She is also an accomplished singer and jazz musician who has performed in several Broadway plays. You can see her on season 2 of the Netflix series “Lady Dynamite,” which is available…
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Exploring the Impact of Impaired Driving
January 15, 2018. AAA Staff
As New Jersey prepares for a future with legalized recreational marijuana, AAA is exploring the impact it will have on our roadways, taking a proactive approach to marijuana-impaired driving and keeping all drivers safe. To that end, AAA recently hosted an Impaired Driving Summit to tackle the issue of drug-impaired driving on New Jersey’s roads….
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Behind the Wheel of the Mercedes-Benz E400
January 15, 2018. John Paul
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 coupe is one of only a few luxury coupes today. A coupe, by definition, has just two doors and because of that can be a bit of a compromise. The E400 Coupe is built from the slightly larger Mercedes-Benz E four-door platform, retaining the same characteristics – although in this case it seats just…
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8 Fixes for Your Car As Winter Winds Down
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
While you’re snuggling with your dog under blankets on the couch, your car is outside freezing its bumpers off. Cold temperatures, snow and ice – plus all the chemicals used to treat slippery roads –hammer your car all winter. It’s up to you to help it bounce back. Here are eight things to fix on…
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ADA: Driving Under the Influence Like ‘Vehicular Roulette’
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
When Martin Heidgen of Valley Stream, N.Y., drove drunk on July 2, 2005, he crashed his Chevrolet pickup into a limousine at highway speeds, killing 59-year-old Stan Rabinowitz and 7-year-old Katie Flynn. “When you drive under the influence, you are playing vehicular roulette,” said Maureen McCormick, chief of vehicular crimes at the Nassau County District…
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Auto News: Supercars, Robo-Taxis and Electricity
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk said the second-generation Tesla Roadster supercar was designed to give a “hardcore smack-down” to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. Musk said the $200,000-plus Roadster is the fastest production car ever made. The electric automaker claims it can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds, leaving the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon’s…
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What Difference Does a Drivetrain Make?
January 15, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Four-wheel drive. All-wheel drive. What does it all mean? Is either one worth the money? Here’s a brief explanation of what each type of drivetrain can do with a good set of tires. Front-Wheel Drive Most sedans have front-wheel drive because it’s cheaper to design and build. In this system, engine power is transferred to…
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