Tag: Volkswagen
The Safest Cars for Teens and New Drivers
September 06, 2024. AAA Staff
It’s all about safety when it comes to choosing a car for a new driver. Here are some of the top choices.
A Quick Guide to Hybrid and Electric Minivans
July 01, 2024. AAA Staff
The ever-practical, family-friendly ride gets electrified.
Stay Safe With Winter Driving Tips From AAA
December 20, 2023. AAA Staff
This AAA guide to winter weather driving is full of tips and other info to keep you safe on the roads this season.
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.
Test Drive: Thrills Per Miles
August 09, 2023. Alan Rider
Nowadays, fun-to-drive cars come in all shapes and sizes.
The Origins of Popular Car Idioms and Expressions
August 04, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
Turns of phrase are a dime a dozen. But for our money, car idioms take the cake. Learn how these expressions came to be.
Why Are Popular Car Colors So Boring? A Brief History of Car Paint
June 29, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
The most common car colors have gone from all the luminous colors of the rainbow to a mix of black, white and gray. Here’s why.
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.
10 of the Most Famous Movie Cars
March 09, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
There are iconic characters, enduring songs and classic quotes, but often, it’s the set of wheels that steals the scene in movies.
Everything You Need to Know About Car Recalls
March 03, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
Car recalls occur all the time. But how do you know if your vehicle has been recalled? And what do you do next?
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?
The Most Iconic Cars in History
November 15, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
Many cars have roamed the roadways. Only a few have made a lasting impression. These iconic cars revolutionized the auto industry.
How Far Can EVs Go on a Single Charge?
July 11, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
As these eco-friendly cars become more widespread, one question remains: How far can EVs travel before running out of power?
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.
Test Drive: Electric Avenue
February 14, 2022. Alan Rider
Electric cars have been around for more than a century, but they’re currently enjoying a second heyday, with dozens of new models on the way. Here are two of the best you can buy today:
A Car Movies List for the Ages
April 16, 2021. Dallas Ernst
In these movies, cars aren’t merely eye candy; they help carry the film.
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.