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Q&A With AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: March 2025

March 06, 2025. John Paul

John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.

Cars & Trucks

The Most Stolen Cars in America

July 24, 2024. AAA Staff

Is your car among the most likely to catch a thief’s eye? New data reveals the top stolen vehicles in the country.

AAA

In the Rearview: AAA Northeast’s 2023 Highlights

December 27, 2023. Aimee Carrier

A look back at AAA Northeast’s community activities and other notable achievements.

Budget-Wise & Cars & Trucks

The Cheapest New Cars of 2024

December 15, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

A great vehicle for less than $20,000? Believe it. The cheapest new cars of 2024 deliver more than you might expect for the price.

Cars & Trucks

The Most Fuel-Efficient Cars Worth Considering

June 16, 2023. Maddy Osman

You can spend your extra gas money elsewhere when you purchase one of these fuel-efficient car options.

Auto History

The Stories Behind Popular Car Logos and Names

May 19, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Most car logos and names are synonymous with their brand. But how did each marque create theirs?

Cars & Trucks

The Discontinued Cars of 2023

January 27, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Some notable cars from the likes of Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda will be discontinued in 2023. Is your vehicle one of them?

Auto History

How Car Companies Got Their Names

November 16, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Was Jeep named after a character in Popeye? What does the “Alfa” in Alfa Romeo stand for? Learn the origins of famous brands.

Auto History

The Stories Behind Popular Car Model Names

September 13, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Automakers have found inspiration for their car model names everywhere, from Mother Nature to military vehicles.

Cars & Trucks

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.

Auto History

The History of Car Keys

April 30, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

For decades, mechanical car keys used to start an automobile were standard. Now those jagged pieces of metal are nearly extinct. The history of car keys has a story to tell.

Cars & Trucks & Electric Vehicles

Test Drive: Luxury Hybrids – Not an Oxymoron

January 27, 2021. Alan Rider

It used to be that driving a gasoline-electric hybrid meant forgoing creature comforts the rest of the motoring public takes for granted. Not anymore.

Road Trips

Find the Perfect Car for Your Next Road Trip

August 03, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

Road trips are the ideal way of vacationing this year. But what type of car fits your traveling style?

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Cars & Trucks

Riding the Eco Wave – BMW i3/Hyundai Sonata

August 03, 2019. AAA Staff

The comfort, control and – of course – fuel economy of two of the latest green vehicles.

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Cars & Trucks

My First Car: Rafael Devers

June 13, 2019. Andrew Sheldon

Devers is now comfortably settled in his new home city of Boston. But long before any of his big league success, Devers was cruising around his native Dominican Republic in his first car.

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Cars & Trucks

Practical-y Perfect – Hyundai Kona/Honda Fit

December 27, 2018. Alan Rider

While many daydream about driving a sports car, reality eventually calls. Two remarkably sensible new models meld sport and style.

Electric Vehicles

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.

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Cars & Trucks

What’s in a (Car) Name?

July 01, 2017. Nick Tavares

Automobile brand names have some funky histories, and many borrow from other languages. Check out the roots of these company titles and drop some linguistic trivia on your next road trip. Volvo This luxury brand opted for a Latin name, one that perfectly describes a car’s purpose. Rooted in the verb volvere, Volvo translates to…

Cars & Trucks

Test Drive: 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport

April 01, 2017. AAA Staff

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, a five-passenger sport-utility vehicle, comes in two trim levels and has two engine choices: a 2.4-liter engine in the base model and a more powerful 2.0-liter engine as an option in the base model and standard equipment in the limited models. The Santa Fe can be ordered in front- or…