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Onward Has Always Been the AAA Way
December 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Even before there was Ford Motor Company and General Motors, both established in 1908, there was AAA. And before AAA, there was AAA Northeast – if you consider your club the sum of its parts. In 1902, when there was still more than 30 times the number of horses in the U.S. compared to the…
Member Thinks Back on His 1940 Ford Convertible
November 15, 2018. AAA Staff
“My first car (in the early ’50s) was a 1940 Ford convertible. My brother gave it to me when he went into the Navy. I loved the car and had few dates in high school as I spent all my money on repairing, souping up and customizing it. It was a dark green, eight-cylinder, 100-horsepower…
Ryan Serhant Fondly Remembers His Ford Taurus
November 15, 2018. AAA Staff
This New York City real estate mogul is best known as one of the stars of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York.” Since the show’s premiere in 2012, Serhant and his team have sold billions of dollars of real estate. His success led to his own spinoff, “Sell It Like Serhant,” which debuted in April….
Ram 1500 is Powerful, Yet Quiet and Comfortable
November 15, 2018. John Paul
The Ram 1500 pickup truck has been completely updated for 2019. There are a total of 29 different configurations of the Ram 1500 pickup. My road test was in the two-wheel-drive Ram 1500 Big Horn Sport Quad Cab with the 5.7 liter mild-hybrid V-8 engine. The 5.7-liter V-8 provided plenty of power. The ride was…
Hyundai Veloster R-Spec is the Latest “Hot Hatchback”
October 19, 2018. John Paul
When it comes to “hot” hatchbacks, most people think of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Subaru Impreza WRX STi, Honda Civic Si or Ford Focus ST. These small cars are nimble, quick and fun to drive. The latest car in this segment is the Hyundai Veloster R-Spec. My road test vehicle featured a 201-horsepower, 1.6-liter turbocharged…
Pavement, Shmavement – Jeep Compass/Volvo V90 Cross Country
September 27, 2018. Alan Rider
Like the Mach 5 in its day, crossovers have developed a legion of dedicated fans. But I predict the Jeep Compass will be sought-after for more than just its body style. Take the midrange Trailhawk model I drove. Simply put, it is the only affordable compact SUV I can think of that will take you…
Inside Car Connection Trends of the Future
September 17, 2018. Ashley Richardson
We explore the latest technology and advances in car connection.
Mario Lopez Dishes on His 1965 Ford Mustang
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
This California-born actor and television host rose to fame as high school wrestler A.C. Slater on the hit NBC sitcom “Saved by the Bell.” Since then, he has hosted TV shows like “America’s Best Dance Crew,” performed on Broadway, and hosted several radio programs, including “ON with Mario Lopez” on Premiere Networks. Watch him on…
Hardworking Ford F-150 Can Replace the Family Car
September 15, 2018. John Paul
The Ford F-150 is the undisputed leader in pickup truck sales. Its seven versions come with various engines, cab configurations, bed lengths and rear-wheel- or four-wheel-drive versions. I drove the top-of-the-line Ford F-150 Limited Edition SuperCrew with a 3.5-liter turbocharged V-6 engine. The cabin is as luxurious as any passenger car, with spacious rear seating….
Autos Are Art at Newport Car Museum
September 04, 2018. Rebecca Galib
When most people think of art, colorful paintings and elaborately carved sculptures come to mind. The Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I., spotlights a different kind of art: the automobile.
Tough Trucks – Ford F-150 Raptor/Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
August 27, 2018. Alan Rider
The full-size Ford F-Series didn’t achieve its best-seller status by resting on its past successes. Which explains the existence of the high-performance Ford F-150 Raptor. The four-door crew cab Raptor I drove frankly looked like it could eat other pickups for breakfast. Unlike many special-edition models, however, this next-generation Raptor is more than just a…
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…
You’ll Want to Rent a Luxury Car for These Road Trips
May 01, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Ride in top-notch style on your next road trip. Here’s how to rent a luxury car and where you should go in one.
Behind the Wheel of the 2018 Ford Fusion Energi
April 16, 2018. John Paul
The Ford Fusion is a comfortable, great-looking car that should be at the top of your green car list. Check out our review.
Member Reminisces About His 1921 Model T
March 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Back in 1949, when I was 13 years old, my grandfather had a 1921 Ford Model T, which I could have with my father’s permission. He gave in after I agreed to keep it off the hayfields. When it was delivered, I asked my father to teach me how to drive it. He just started…
The Legendary Ford Mustang: 1964 and Today
March 12, 2018. Roberto Cruz
Few vehicles are as iconic as the Ford Mustang. See how today’s version compares to the original.
Behind the Wheel of a 2018 Kia Rio EX
February 14, 2018. John Paul
The all-new Kia Rio comes in both a four-door sedan and hatchback. There are three trim levels, the LX, EX and S. All models are powered by the same 130-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. Manual and automatic transmissions are available in all trims. I drove the EX hatchback version with an automatic transmission. These days, with minivans…
What’s Trending: Exciting New Technology for Travel, Cars and More
December 29, 2017. AAA Staff
Technology gets cooler and more advanced each and every day. Get the scoop on the latest high-tech accessories for travel, cars and your home.
Unreliable Cars, Artificial Intelligence and a New CUV
December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz
The Tesla Model X and Cadillac Escalade have tied as the most unreliable cars on the market, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. The 2017 reliability report found that Model X owners experienced a large number of issues with body paint, hardware and climate control systems. Escalade owners noted issues with power equipment,…
Predicting 2018’s Most Important Car Technology
December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Will 2018 bring a robot uprising led by artificially intelligent driverless cars bent on world domination? Probably not. But technology is changing cars faster than ever before. Look into a crystal ball with us as we explore technologies that could have the biggest impact on cars and trucks in 2018. Smartphone Integration Mobile apps like…