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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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…