Department: Your Roads
Make Way for Wildlife
August 20, 2018. AAA Staff
Why did the chicken cross the road? Probably for the same reason as the deer, or the turtle, or the turkey, or the squirrel, or the chipmunk, or the possum, or the moose. Drivers share the road with a whole host of furry and feathered friends, sometimes with tragic results. Animal-vehicle collisions killed more than…
Mike Love Remembers His 1949 Chevy Fleetline
August 15, 2018. AAA Staff
Beach Boys co-founder and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Mike Love grew up in Southern California, performing with cousins Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson as part of the legendary Southern California group. With hits like “California Girls,” “Good Vibrations” and “Help Me Rhonda,” the Beach Boys became one of the best-selling groups of…
Performance, Please! – Fiat 124 Spider/Kia Stinger
July 28, 2018. Alan Rider
If there’s a nicer place to be on a sunny afternoon than a winding two-lane road behind the wheel of the Fiat 124 Spider (with the top down, of course) we honestly can’t think of it. Yes, this two-seat roadster is every bit that agreeable. Built on the underpinnings of the highly regarded Mazda MX-5…
Follow These Tips To Help Keep Teens Safe Behind The Wheel
July 19, 2018. AAA Staff
Teaching your teenager to drive can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. Follow these tips to ease your anxiety. They’re from Keys2Drive – the AAA Guide to Teen Driver Safety. Practice, practice, practice. Plan for as much supervised practice driving as possible. It’s the key to helping your teen develop safe habits. AAA…
LL Cool J Raps on His 1987 Audi 5000
July 17, 2018. AAA Staff
Raised in Queens, N.Y., this rapper, actor, author and television personality has released 13 studio albums, which feature hip-hop hits like “Going Back to Cali,” “I’m Bad” and “Mama Said Knock You Out.” He stars in the CBS crime drama “NCIS: Los Angeles” and hosts “Lip Sync Battle” on Paramount Network. Check out his new…
Katie Linendoll’s Nissan Altima
July 17, 2018. AAA Staff
The Emmy winner, tech expert, avid traveler, TV personality and all around social and tech influencer tells AAA about her first car.
Dodge Durango Packs Full-Size Features Into Midsize Model
July 16, 2018. John Paul
The Dodge Durango three-row SUV comes in five trim levels, rear or all-wheel drive, and a V-6 or V-8 engine. My road test was in the high-performance SRT version with a 475-horsepower 6.2-liter V-8 engine. The cabin of the Durango was comfortable, featuring heated and cooled seats and a heated steering wheel. Combined with a…
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Couples Extensive Features, Great Warranty
July 16, 2018. John Paul
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport – not to be confused with the larger Santa Fe – is a five-passenger SUV that comes in two trim levels: base and ultimate. The base model is equipped with a 2.4-liter engine that develops 185 horsepower while the ultimate model has a 2.0-liter 240-horsepower turbocharged engine. My road test was…
Making Tracks – Subaru Crosstrek/Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
June 28, 2018. Alan Rider
While crossovers are known for their practical side, the all-new Subaru Crosstrek may be the Swiss army knife of the segment. It doesn’t offer 64 separate implements, but the second generation of this compact SUV is a versatile enough tool for wherever life takes you. On the road, the Crosstrek offers a refined ride and…
American Dreams – Chrysler 300/Buick LaCrosse
June 28, 2018. Alan Rider
What’s in a name? When it comes to the Chrysler 300, about six decades of American motoring history. Not surprisingly, that original 1955 300 was a large automobile, albeit one with an unexpected performance edge. Much the same can be said about the current 10th-generation of this full-size sedan. I drove both the upscale 300C…