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Auto History

Women in Automotive History

March 10, 2023. 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.

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.

Road Trips

How to Safely Drive a Rental Car in Winter

January 13, 2023. 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

January 07, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

5 cars well-equipped to take on winter weather and get you where you’re going safely and in style.

Auto History

The Extraordinary History of Hot Wheels

November 08, 2022. Andrew Sheldon

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

AAA Wishlist

11 of Our Favorite Books About Cars 

October 03, 2022. Alicia Betz

Must-have reads for the auto lover’s library.

Cars & Trucks

The Most Stolen Cars in America

September 20, 2022. AAA Staff

Is your automobile most likely to catch a thief’s eye? A report by the Highway Loss Data Institute reveals the top 20 vehicles most likely to be stolen.

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.