Tag: automobiles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Calculate Your Net Worth
May 19, 2019. Robert Yaniz Jr
A quick explainer of how to calculate your net worth and why it’s important to know.
The Exceptional Cars of The New York International Auto Show 2019
April 19, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
From high-end sports cars to hybrid SUVs, see the top cars of this year’s New York International Auto Show.
Hello, I Must Be Going – Volkswagen Beetle/Ford Fusion Hybrid
December 28, 2018. Alan Rider
There was a time when the Volkswagen Beetle was the ride of choice for the cool kids. Well, with VW’s latest Beetle, it seems that time has come again. Or come and very nearly gone, as Volkswagen has announced plans to kill off its most iconic nameplate, which is a shame not only for nostalgic…