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Auto History

A Timeline of Car Radio History

May 16, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

From Motorola and in-car record players to cassettes, CDs and Bluetooth, replay the tracks of car radio history.

Auto History

The History of Crash Test Dummies

March 08, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

When pigs, cadavers and driverless cars couldn’t get the job done, crash test dummies were called upon to make cars safer.

Road Trips

Unique Museums of the Northeast

January 21, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

From classic candies to silver screen treasures and everything in between, the Northeast has shrines to just about anything you can think of.

Cars & Trucks & Electric Vehicles

Fast Forward

November 17, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

From white-hot trends and high-tech toys to brand-new models, here’s what to expect in automobiles down the road.

Auto History

How Car Companies Got Their Names

November 16, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Was Jeep named after a character in Popeye? What does the “Alfa” in Alfa Romeo stand for? Learn the origins of famous brands.

Auto History

Why Do Different Countries Drive on Different Sides of the Road?

August 17, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Ancient civilizations, the French Revolution, freight wagons and the Model T all played a role in influencing what side of the road the world drives on.

Auto History

The History of the Driver’s License

July 12, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Did you know driver’s licenses were not required in every state until the mid-20th century? For more history of the driver’s license, read on.

Auto History

The History of the Car Horn

May 27, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

“Ahooga,” Mark Twain, oscillating diaphragms and the unique backstory of car horns.

Auto History

The Unique History of Bumper Stickers

May 11, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Created in a small screen printing office in Kansas City, bumper stickers quickly took over the country’s roadways and have remained popular.

Auto History

The History of Car Keys

April 30, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

For decades, mechanical car keys used to start an automobile were standard. Now those jagged pieces of metal are nearly extinct. The history of car keys has a story to tell.

Cars & Trucks

Charlie Wiggins and the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes

February 12, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

In honor of Black History Month, learn how Charlie Wiggins became one of the country’s great racecar drivers despite being barred from racing’s biggest event.

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: Superb Sedans

February 01, 2021. Alan Rider

You might think traditional automotive body styles are a thing of the past. Not so fast. Turns out there are several sedans on the market that qualify as fabulous four-doors.

Cars & Trucks & Fall Fest

The Best Convertibles for Leaf Peeping

October 05, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

Open-air driving in autumn may seem like an odd pairing, but the best convertibles only enhance a fall foliage trip.

Cars & Trucks

License Plate History: A Timeline

August 05, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

World War II. The Supreme Court. Idaho potatoes. License plate history is more interesting than you might think.

Cars & Trucks

The World’s Great Car Museums Are Just a Click Away

May 12, 2020. AAA Staff

Get behind the virtual wheel of a Ferrari, Lamborghini or even a Model-T through these electrifying tours.

Cars & Trucks

The Evolution of Car Design

May 07, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

Between technological advances and changing tastes, the evolution of car design has come a long way since the days of the Model T.

Cars & Trucks

C.R. Patterson and Sons: The First and Only African-American Automobile Company

February 03, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

In honor of Black History Month, learn how former slave C.R. Patterson and his son Frederick started a business that would eventually build the first cars, rivaling the Model T.

AAA & National Parks

The Road to the National Parks

January 13, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

AAA helped create the Park-to-Park Highway, which connected the country’s 12 western National Parks.

Technology

Everything You Need to Know About Car Infotainment Systems

October 14, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Infotainment systems simplify a driver’s experience by bringing all the car’s functions front and center. But they can still can still cause dangerous distractions.

Day Trips

20 Cool Day Trips From Boston

October 06, 2019. AAA Staff

Looking for some cool things to do around the Northeast? Cultural attractions and amusement parks are among the best day trips from Boston. Here are some of our favorites.