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Cars & Trucks

How to Keep Your Car Battery Running Smoothly

July 15, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Most AAA service calls are battery-related. Follow these guidelines to ensure your car battery never fails.

Travel

Teen Traffic Safety Tactics

June 11, 2019. John Galvin

Anyone who’s been through it knows it’s a time of transition for both parents and kids. While a driver’s license offers a new freedom to teens, it can also be a source of concern for parents.

Road Trips

The Best Places to Visit in the Northeast You’ve Never Heard Of!

May 31, 2019. Sarah Hopkins

Whether you’re a Northeast transplant or a born-and-bred Yankee, you’ll love these best places to visit in the Northeast that you’ve never even heard of!

Health & Fitness

Don’t Forget Your Sunglasses

May 13, 2019. Angelica Beneke

Sunglasses are more than a fashion accessory. Here’s why both adults and children should wear them and what you should look for in a pair.

Road Trips

Planning the Ultimate Road Trip to Cape Cod

May 12, 2019. Marisa Perjatel

A road trip to Cape Cod is always a great idea. Here’s what to do during a visit to the beachy arm of Massachusetts.

Cars & Trucks

Senior Drivers Using Potentially Impairing Medications

May 03, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

AAA Foundation finds that nearly 1 in 5 older drivers uses medications that should be avoided.

AAA

Automated Driving Terminology Causes Driver Confusion

April 21, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

AAA study shows that four-in-10 Americans misjudge partially-automated driving systems’ abilities based on names such as Autopilot and Pilot Assist.

Road Trips

Drivers, Start Your Engines! Road Trip to Pocono Raceway

March 22, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

The Pocono Mountains is on track for a great summer with NASCAR, IndyCar race events and the annual Pocono Raceway Air Show.

River Cruises

European River Cruise Itinerary Through Belgium, the Netherlands and More

January 22, 2019. AAA Staff

Can’t decide between a tour and a river cruise? With a river cruise itinerary like this you don’t have to.

Health & Fitness

Follow These Medicine Reminder Tips and Never Miss a Dose Again

January 20, 2019. Nick Tavares

Do you take daily medication? Remember your daily dose and stay on top of your health with these helpful tips.

Retirement

The 7 Best Part-Time Retirement Jobs

January 11, 2019. Joanna Cutrara

You retire so you don’t have to work anymore, right? Well, sometimes you just want to keep busy. Here are seven part-time retirement jobs you might like to do.

Cars & Trucks

Defensive driving isn’t just a class – it’s a lifestyle. And no matter how well you think you drive, it never hurts to brush up on safe driving skills, said Patrick Sullivan, director of insurance for AAA Northeast. “Even if you’re an experienced driver, it’s good to go back to the basics and review simple…

Cars & Trucks

In the Forecast: April Showers

January 05, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Yes, winter’s on its way out, but roads are sure to stay slippery for spring.

Cars & Trucks

Cannabis and Driving

December 21, 2018. Andrew Sheldon

The legalization of marijuana is gaining popularity within the U.S. A recent Gallup poll found that 66 percent of Americans support marijuana legalization. More than half of the states have legalized marijuana use to some extent. Of the six states in the AAA Northeast footprint, only Massachusetts has legalized the recreational use of marijuana. But…

Cars & Trucks

Pro Tips for Driving in Icy Weather

December 20, 2018. AAA Staff

Preparing your car for winter is one thing, driving in wintry conditions is another. We asked two experts – Cristy Lee, of Motor Trend Network’s “All Girls Garage,” and Danny Kok, chief instructor at AMG Driving Academy – for some tips on navigating icy roads. Advice from Cristy Lee “Your car’s handling is very different in…