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Electric Vehicles

Learn Your Way Around Different Types of EVs

September 19, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Understanding EVs can require some homework. Use this cheat sheet to get to know the basic terms.

Cars & Trucks

The History of the Car Cup Holder

August 22, 2024. Andrew Sheldon

We take it for granted, but it wasn’t long ago that the car cup holder didn’t exist. Here’s how it became such an important automotive feature.

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.

Cars & Trucks

100 Greatest Songs About Cars and Driving

July 19, 2024. AAA Staff

Update your road trip playlist with these classic tunes.

Auto Insurance

Caring for and Insuring Classic Cars

March 27, 2024. Nicole Wakelin

Advice for keeping the vintage car of your dreams in mint condition.

Auto History

Women in Automotive History

March 10, 2024. Sarah Hopkins

Discover the history behind the world’s first road trip, see the evolution of the windshield wiper and more with these women in automotive history.

Road Trips

How to Safely Drive a Rental Car in Winter

February 01, 2024. AAA Staff

Driving an unfamiliar rental car can make navigating winter weather even more difficult. Remember these tips for a safer, less stressful trip.

Cars & Trucks

5 Great Cars for Winter Driving

December 28, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

These cars are well-equipped to take on winter weather safely and in style.

Electric Vehicles

Are Electric Vehicles Safe?

September 01, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

With safety ratings and studies to back it up, EVs are proving to be as safe as, if not safer than, traditional gas-powered vehicles.

Auto History

The Rise and Fall of Car Hood Ornaments

August 31, 2023. Nicole Wakelin

What ever happened to car hood ornaments? Learn how the shiny auto adornments went from popular to obsolete.

Cars & Trucks

Top 5 Reasons for Check Engine Light

June 09, 2023. AAA Staff

What is your car trying to tell you when the check engine light turns on? Find out the most common reasons and how to identify the source.

Auto History

The Extraordinary History of Hot Wheels

June 08, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

A half-century ago, 16 Hot Wheels arrived on toy store shelves. Today, billions of these miniature cars race around the world.

Cars & Trucks

Car Waxing Tips That Will Keep Your Car Shining

May 09, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Protect your paint job and keep your ride looking shiny and new with these car waxing tips.

Auto History

The Worst Cars in History

March 07, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Design fails. Cheap manufacturing. Unorganized management. For one reason or another, these go down in history for all the wrong reasons.

Auto History

The History of NASCAR

February 22, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

NASCAR history began with a humble, road-racing circuit. Seventy-five years later, the sport is one of the most popular in the country.

Cars & Trucks

The Future of Self-Driving Cars

January 31, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

Autonomous vehicles are already on the road, but don’t expect to be able to buy one any time soon.

Cars & Trucks

How to Donate Your Car

September 07, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Donating your car to charity has several benefits, but the process can be tricky if you’ve never done it before.

Electric Vehicles

New Electric Vehicle Brands to Keep an Eye On

August 02, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

In the ever-growing world of electric vehicles, these are the names to know.

Auto History

What Was the Bestselling Car the Year You Started Driving?

July 28, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

There have only been seven different car models to top the annual sales charts the last 40 years. Did yours make the list?

Cars & Trucks

What Is the Difference Between a Crossover and a SUV?

July 12, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

Discerning the difference between a crossover and a SUV requires a look underneath the surface.