Tag: bicycle
How to Clean a Car Seat: Tips for Leather, Cloth and More
October 05, 2018. Roberto Cruz
A quick guide to removing unforeseen stains, spills and other messes in the car.
The Many Fun Things to Do in Canada
September 02, 2018. AAA Staff
From Nova Scotia to British Columbia, we highlight top attractions in the Great White North.
River Cruises in France Can Be Fun for the Whole Family
August 13, 2018. AAA Staff
Activities for most ages are available on some river cruises in France.
Research is Key to Autonomous Car Safety
July 17, 2018. John Galvin
I bought my first car, a 1982 Ford Escort, after graduating from college. It had a four-speed manual transmission, AM radio and manual steering and brakes. It got me where I needed to go, but it didn’t drive itself. In 1982, the closest thing to an autonomous vehicle was KITT on the television show “Knight…
Students Share Winning Traffic Safety Messages
June 15, 2018. AAA Staff
More than 3,000 students did their part to help protect cyclists, pedestrians, drivers and passengers through AAA Northeast’s 2018 Traffic Safety Poster and Video Contest. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island submitted entries. Their creations touched on pedestrian, bicycle and school bus safety, distracted driving, child passenger…
Five Northeast Road Trips for a Fantastic Fourth of July
May 22, 2018. Dana Hammond
The Fourth of July is a birthday bash for America that everyone’s invited to attend, and some Northeast communities go all out in the name of freedom.
A Head-to-Toe Guide for Your Warm-Weather Well-Being
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
You need to protect yourself from head to toe if you want to make the most of the year’s longest and warmest days. Here’s a quick primer.
Behind the Wheel of the 2018 VW Golf
March 12, 2018. John Paul
The Golf is the car that started the “hot hatch” trend of fun-to-drive, peppy, great-handling hatchbacks. Based on AAA’s review, the latest version may be the best yet.
Younger Travelers Take to Cruising
February 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Millennials are sailing more. Recent industry surveys found that 85 percent of people between ages 18 and 34 have more interest in cruise travel – particularly in small ship and river cruising – compared to one year ago, and they are cruising more often than Gen Xers (35-50) or baby boomers (50-68), too. Cruise lines…
AAA Honors Individuals, Communities and Partners for Traffic Safety Measures in New York
December 18, 2017. AAA Staff
AAA Northeast held its 53rd annual Traffic Safety Awards luncheon in Garden City in October, recognizing individuals, organizations and communities for efforts to bolster traffic safety in New York. Marjorie Marciano, retired executive director of safety education and outreach for the New York City Department of Transportation, received an individual award for outstanding achievement in…