Tag: gasoline
Ford Mustang Mach-E Named Top Car in 2022 AAA Car Guide
May 10, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
Each winner named in the 2022 AAA Car Guide is either an electric or hybrid vehicle.
Are Electric Car Batteries Bad for the Environment?
April 20, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
Everyone knows about the clean aspects of electric car batteries, but there are a number of environmentally harmful ones that need to be addressed.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Winter Car Storage
December 17, 2021. John Paul
Properly storing your car away for the winter can prevent mechanical problems when you take it back out in the spring.
Gas Prices Continue to Soar
October 26, 2021. AAA Staff
The average price of a gallon of gasoline has gone up 20 cents over the past month.
Test Drive: Maximum MPG
May 26, 2021. Alan Rider
The average automobile returns about 25 miles per gallon. Here’s a pair of not-so-exotic vehicles pushing the boundaries of fuel efficiency.
What Are the Different Types of Electric Vehicles?
April 14, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Before purchasing an eco-friendly car, there are several distinguishing features of the different types of electric vehicles you should know.
Keep Your Car Maintained During a Driving Hiatus
March 24, 2021. John Paul
Working from home? Staying inside? Even if your car sits in the driveway, problems can arise. Here’s how to prevent them.
Test Drive: Watts up, Doc?
February 04, 2021. Alan Rider
In the future, cars with gasoline-powered engines will be replaced by those propelled by electric motors and battery packs. Here are two ways to get a feeling for that future today.
Test Drive: Surprisingly Sporty
February 02, 2021. Alan Rider
Of the things one might expect from a sport utility vehicle, sportiness is not usually one of them. But there are models that come by the ‘S’ in SUV honestly.
Test Drive: Deluxe Trucks
January 29, 2021. Alan Rider
Along with their inherent utility, trucks are now sporting some of the most attractive styling and feature-rich interiors. They also work harder and smarter than ever before.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions See Largest Drop Since WWII
January 25, 2021. Dallas Ernst
One silver lining of 2020 was the drop of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
It Now Costs More Than Ever to Own a Car
December 23, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
In 2020, the average annual cost of vehicle ownership rose to more than $9,500.
Samantha Bee’s Cutlass Supreme
November 04, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
Comedian and TV host Samantha Bee misses her first car, a monstrous Cutlass Supreme.
Windshield Glass Recycling
August 27, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
What happens to your windshield after it has been replaced?
Automotive Innovations That Were Ahead of Their Time
June 03, 2020. AAA Staff
We take many automotive innovations for granted – seat belts, airbags, even turn signals. Who deserves credit for these breakthroughs? You may be surprised.
Fuel School
October 28, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
Are you using the right mix for your automobile?
An Electric Experience: Driving the BMW i3s
August 12, 2019. Andrew G. Rosen
After a few days behind the wheel of the i3s, the AAA team talks about what it was like to drive BMW’s electric car.
Great Looking Yards Start With Good Lawn Mower Servicing
May 18, 2019. Rebecca Melnitsky
Follow these tips for routine lawn mower servicing and your lawn mower will be around to cut grass for a long time.
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover – Chevy Equinox/Toyota CH-R
May 01, 2019. John Lehrer
As with these crossover SUVs, sometimes a good cover delivers a good story, sometimes it hides a bad one.
Environmentally Friendly Car Terms You Need to Know
September 17, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The vocabulary around environmentally friendly cars can be confusing – here’s our breakdown of the car terms an owner of one should know.