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Your AAA 2023 Holiday Movie Showdown
November 30, 2023. AAA Staff
Vote for your favorite holiday movie in our ultimate festive face-off!
Cut Your Own Tree at Northeast Christmas Tree Farms
November 27, 2023. Marisa Perjatel
Choose and chop the perfect tree this year at a farm near you.
Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights Terrify and Delight
October 19, 2023. Julie Tremaine
Join the scream-fest at one of the scariest and most fun-filled Halloween events in the country.
Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint
June 29, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
The most common car colors have gone from all the luminous colors of the rainbow to a mix of black, white and gray. Here’s why.
100 Greatest Songs About Cars and Driving
June 09, 2023. Dallas Ernst
The first car radio was introduced in 1930 by Motorola and ever since, music and driving have been inextricably linked.
STOP for Stop Sign History
April 20, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
It may may seem simple enough, but stop sign history shows a lot of work went into its red octagonal design.
Travel the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
January 13, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
The civil rights movement was one of the most transformative times in American history. It would be impossible to summarize its significance in a single museum, or honor its participants’ efforts with a sole monument. Fortunately, there is the U.S. Civil Rights Trail to do just that.
The History of the Car Wash Industry
June 16, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
Car wash history began with workers pushing cars from station to station. Now cars are pristinely cleaned by machines in mere minutes.
Holiday Shopping on the Road
October 31, 2021. Dallas Ernst
Check off your gift list during your holiday travels and get into the spirit of the season at any of these shopping destinations.
Headlights, Camera, Action: Drive-In Movie Theaters in the Northeast
June 04, 2021. Jerry Ascierto
Drive-in movie theaters are more than just another way to watch a film — they’re an experience. Are they poised to make a comeback?