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AutomotiveMay 08, 2012
Want to Go Green? Auto Club Recommends Ways to Make a Difference Behind the WheelHoping to decrease your carbon footprint and live a greener life? What and how you drive is a large part of your daily carbon footprint. Electric motors, several hybrid options and even traditional internal combustion engines have become more...
May 04, 2012
Lompoc High Wins 2012 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Statewide Competition; Teens Each Get $55,000 in ScholarshipsTwo students from Lompoc High in Santa Barbara County Calif. beat 36 other students to win the California 2012 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition today. San Diego’s Ramona High finished third, and Madison High finished ninth. ...
May 01, 2012
Cost of Owning, Operating Vehicle Increases Nearly Two Percent; Fuel Costs Up 14.8 Percent(LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2012) – AAA has released the results of its annual ‘Your Driving Costs’ study revealing a 1.9 percent rise in the yearly costs to own and operate a sedan in the U.S. The average costs rose 1.1 cents per mile to...
April 20, 2012
First Electric Vehicle Charging Truck Put Into Service in LA
(LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2012) — The region’s first electric vehicle charging truck was commissioned for service today by the Automobile Club of Southern California and Assembly Transportation Committee chair Bonnie Lowenthal (D-Long...
April 11, 2012
Costa Mesa Auto Service Center Earns AAA-Approved Auto Repair Certification(COSTA MESA, April 11, 2012) — Costa Mesa Auto Service Center, owned by Anthony Betts, has earned certification as an Automobile Club of Southern California Approved Auto Repair facility. The certification means the repair facility, at 1747...
March 30, 2012
New AAA Approved Auto Repair Service Standards to Benefit Members(LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2012) — The Automobile Club of Southern California has announced new service standards that enhance the AAA Approved Auto Repair Program. The new service standards mean that members receive even more value from their...
March 27, 2012
Tips for Picking the Right Car for Budget and Lifestyle(LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2012) – Buying a new vehicle takes time, research and eventually money. So when it’s time to purchase a new car, it’s time to review the Automobile Club of Southern California’s checklist for budget and lifestyle when...
March 27, 2012
Auto Club Study: What Are the Top Car Breakdowns?
(LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2012) – The Automobile Club of Southern California has analyzed thousands of roadside assistance calls to determine the most common repairs under the hood of members’ vehicles being towed to AAA Approved Auto...
March 15, 2012
AAA Adds EV Charging Stations to Digital Mapping Tools(LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2012) – To help early 1900s motorists plan their fuel stops, AAA marked gas station locations on early strip maps. Jump ahead a century and, today, AAA helps ease range anxiety for EV drivers by identifying charging...
March 13, 2012
Golden Hill Auto Center Earns AAA-Approved Auto Repair Certification(PASO ROBLES, March 12, 2012) — Golden Hill Auto Center, owned by Anthony Borjon, has earned certification as an Automobile Club of Southern California Approved Auto Repair facility. The certification means the repair facility, at 2345 Golden...
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