Tag: a new car
AAA Fleet Drivers Treat Both Vehicles and Members
January 04, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
AAA battery tech Bryan King thrives on the responsibility to assist members – and their loved ones – at their time of need.
It Now Costs More Than Ever to Own a Car
December 23, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
In 2020, the average annual cost of vehicle ownership rose to more than $9,500.
Don’t Try This at Home: Do-It-Yourself Car Fails
July 13, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
Have you ever tried to fix your car by yourself and it went wrong? Our members have and they’re sharing their funny car fails.
7 Tips for Antique Car Restoration
July 09, 2020. Nicole Wakelin
Restoring an antique car requires an abundance of patience, planning and passion. We’re here to guide you through it.
A Guide to Car Safety Features
May 26, 2020. AAA Staff
From autonomous features to voice control, car safety features are designed to make driving less stressful. But what does each one do? And how do they all work?
Is That New Car Smell Dangerous?
April 30, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
The chemicals that create the new car smell have the potential of causing severe health problems.
Why You Should Consider New Car Financing Outside of the Dealership
October 29, 2019. Roberto Cruz
Many if not most car buyers let the dealership handle their new car financing but shopping around can result in serious savings.
Teen Driver Technology That Can Help Young Drivers Stay Safe
September 01, 2019. Ashley Richardson
Several automakers are introducing technologies to improve the safety of new drivers.
Luxury Defined – Infiniti QX50/Lexus IS 350
May 11, 2019. John Paul
An SUV and sedan prove that luxury comes in all shapes and sizes.
Smooth Operators – Genesis G90/Lincoln Continental
May 08, 2019. Alan Rider
Across town or cross-country, driving a sophisticated automobile will make the trip significantly more enjoyable. These are two smooth sedans.
New Generations – Lexus RX 350L/BMW X1
April 11, 2019. AAA Staff
Popular luxury SUVs are reborn with newer, more expansive models.
Silky Smooth – Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400/Volvo S60
April 11, 2019. John Paul
These two luxury sedans deliver turbocharged performance coupled with dashing good looks.
Keep on Truckin’ – Ram 1500/Honda Ridgeline
March 18, 2019. Alan Rider
Large and in charge. That’s how you’ll feel behind the wheel of the all-new Ram 1500 pickup. There’s just no other way to say it: This full-size truck is big, both physically and in terms of its capability. On that last point, it can tote more than a ton of cargo (2,300 pounds, to be…
A Tale of Two SUVs – Jeep Wrangler/Volkswagen Atlas
March 14, 2019. Alan Rider
A poseur. That’s what virtually every other SUV on the market looks like compared to the Jeep Wrangler. While plenty of competitors put out a rugged vibe, the all-new Wrangler is the real deal. Simply put, it is designed and built to go places that would stop those wannabes in their tire tracks. This impressive…
New and Improved – Nissan Altima/Kia Forte
March 11, 2019. John Paul
The latest versions of the Altima and Forte push them toward the top of the class.
A Different Fit – Subaru Forester/Ford EcoSport
March 11, 2019. John Paul
The Forester and EcoSport are SUVs of varying size … and varying performance.
Good Things Come in Small(er) Packages – Honda Passport/Dodge Durango
February 11, 2019. John Paul
These midsize SUVs have full-size features.
Is ‘Sporty SUV’ an Oxymoron? – Jaguar I-Pace/BMW X4
January 05, 2019. Alan Rider
Sport-utility vehicles used to project a rugged vibe. Now, new models that put the ‘sport’ in ‘sport-utility’ have become a thing.
Audi A4 Boasts Luxury and Performance
December 28, 2018. John Lehrer
The redesigned Audi A4 melds speed and style.
Practical-y Perfect – Hyundai Kona/Honda Fit
December 27, 2018. Alan Rider
While many daydream about driving a sports car, reality eventually calls. Two remarkably sensible new models meld sport and style.