Tag: AAA
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Is One of the Best in Its Class
November 15, 2018. John Paul
The 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback isn’t exactly new; it’s a re-imagined version of the Toyota iM that was once the Scion iM. This Corolla hatchback is powered by a new 168-horsepower 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. Performance from the 168-horsepower engine was pretty good, not exactly sporty but more than enough power for any driving conditions….
Ram 1500 is Powerful, Yet Quiet and Comfortable
November 15, 2018. John Paul
The Ram 1500 pickup truck has been completely updated for 2019. There are a total of 29 different configurations of the Ram 1500 pickup. My road test was in the two-wheel-drive Ram 1500 Big Horn Sport Quad Cab with the 5.7 liter mild-hybrid V-8 engine. The 5.7-liter V-8 provided plenty of power. The ride was…
Walt Disney World Resorts Have Something for Anyone on Any Budget
November 15, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
There are many perks to staying at a Walt Disney World resort. Guests staying in the Orlando park have access to the Disney Dining Plan, free transportation, Extra Magic Hours and more. And because of the wide price ranges, you don’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re looking for a deal or dreaming of…
Here’s to Stress-Free Holidays
November 15, 2018. Christina Elston
As you’re planning your holiday travel, how about planning not to be stressed? The key to staying chill during this most-traveled season is a solid routine that starts a year in advance, according to stress-reduction expert Kimberly Palm, aka the Stress-Free Travel Diva. So, during this year’s holiday gathering, start planning – and booking transportation…
Cassettes are Fast Forwarding Back Into Our Lives
November 15, 2018. Rebecca Galib
There’s nothing like a jam session in your car to some great tunes. Remember popping your favorite cassette tape into the stereo? Cassettes, successors to eight-track tapes, once dominated the car music scene. Now our speakers are ruled by the digital domain of Bluetooth stereos and Apple CarPlay. But fear not, nostalgia fans: cassette tapes…
Removing Hazards Around Your Home
November 15, 2018. Susan Kreimer
Getting older doesn’t have to result in giving up familiar surroundings. Aging safely in your own home may be a distinct possibility. “We have more control than we think” over our immediate environment, said Dr. Alexis Eastman, a geriatrician in the Institute on Aging at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health…
AAA Northeast Explores AV Issues at the Local Level
November 15, 2018. Andrew Sheldon
Self-driving cars are no longer just the things of sci-fi movies. Although no one can predict the precise timeline, experts agree that we are not far from the day when autonomous vehicles are taking over our roadways. The interest in this emerging technology, and the immense impact it could have on transportation, compelled AAA Northeast…
AAA Northeast Opens Newest Branch in East Providence, R.I.
November 15, 2018. Kimberley Edgar
Only the sun beamed more brightly than the smiles on the faces of those attending the Sept. 22 grand opening of AAA Northeast’s newest branch in East Providence, R.I. “Do you have a AAA card?” asked Marketing Manager Bethany Corwin, as she and Vice President of Branch Operations Rick DelNero welcomed them with wide grins….
AAA Employees Help During Crisis
November 15, 2018. Dana Laverty
The young family standing in front of Darlene Ford, branch manager of the AAA Tewksbury location, had nothing. No diapers for their baby. No wallet or pocketbook. No house. They fled their home during the Sept. 13 gas explosions, and were now facing Darlene at an Elks Lodge serving as a resource center for those…
To a New Year and New Beginnings
November 15, 2018. John Galvin
As we approach the end of the year at AAA Northeast, we also approach the end of an era. For the last several years, we’ve mailed you the Your AAA newspaper you hold in your hand. We’re excited to say that starting in January, you’ll have a new 44-page glossy magazine delivered to your door…