Tag: cars
How Does Auto Insurance Fraud Affect Everyone?
August 26, 2018. Nathan Duke
Auto insurance fraud is a serious issue that affects good drivers and bad drivers alike.
Silicon Valley Tours That You Can Take Yourself
August 12, 2018. Sarah Hopkins
Silicon Valley, nestled in San Francisco’s Bay Area, is home to some of the most influential tech companies in the world. Many of the bigger companies like Google and Apple don’t have official tours, but you can explore their campuses on your own.
Performance, Please! – Fiat 124 Spider/Kia Stinger
July 28, 2018. Alan Rider
If there’s a nicer place to be on a sunny afternoon than a winding two-lane road behind the wheel of the Fiat 124 Spider (with the top down, of course) we honestly can’t think of it. Yes, this two-seat roadster is every bit that agreeable. Built on the underpinnings of the highly regarded Mazda MX-5…
Take Control of Your Car Insurance Rates
July 26, 2018. AAA Staff
Safe driving is one way to keep auto insurance rates down. Learn how else you can potentially limit price hikes.
A Few Lessons for Driving in Foreign Lands
July 17, 2018. Elias Christeas
The Mediterranean sparkled, and the smell of cypress trees warmed by the summer sun filled the air as I cruised around the Greek island of Paros on my dual-sport motorcycle. Find and book a hotel in Paros. It was paradise. Until an oncoming tour bus entered my lane around a blind cliff-side turn. I avoided…
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…
Everyday Car Tech That Proves We’re Living in the Future
July 15, 2018. Peter Vey
It seems like only yesterday we were cranking the windows down by hand. With today’s advanced car tech, though, we’re safer and more spoiled than ever.
Sought-After Sedans – Volkswagen Jetta/Toyota Camry
May 28, 2018. Alan Rider
There are folks for whom the mere suggestion of driving a practical car generates eye rolls. If you’re one of them, the all-new Volkswagen Jetta will quickly wipe away that look of disdain. You see, this new seventh-generation Jetta sedan looks and feels a lot more upmarket than the window sticker’s bottom line would suggest. That…
Q&A: Does my auto insurance cover a rental car?
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
The best way to know for sure if your auto insurance coverage includes rentals is to speak with your insurance agent. He or she can explain how your coverage translates to a rental vehicle. For example, your coverage may only apply for up to 30 days. Or your insurer may or may not cover a…
Do You Know What Student Loans Pay For?
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Many students wouldn’t be able to attend college without student loans. About 53 percent of adults ages 18 to 29 with bachelor’s degrees have outstanding student loan debt, according to the Pew Research Center. But student loans don’t cover every college-related expense. Students and their families often have to combine funding sources to cover not…