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Foodie Travelers Are Embracing The Culinary Trend

April 26, 2017 Travel, Insurance & Consumer Tips

– Food and dining are becoming a more central part of many travelers’ vacation experiences. In fact, AAA’s latest travel survey found that an estimated 22 million Americans expect to take a culinary-focused vacation in the next 12 months. Seventy-five...

Consumer Appetite For Electric Vehicles Rivals Pickups

April 18, 2017 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Despite lower gas prices, a new AAA study, released just days before Earth Day, reveals that consumer interest in electric vehicles remains high, with the survey showing that more than 30 million Americans are likely to buy an electric vehicle for their...

Free Window VIN Etching At Auto Club Downey Branch March 29 To Help Prevent Car Theft

March 14, 2017 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

Did you know that California is the state with the most stolen cars? To help address this problem, the Automobile Club of Southern California and local law enforcement will provide free anti-car theft Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching for car...

AAA: Americans Feel Unsafe Sharing Road With Fully Self-Driving Cars

March 07, 2017 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

A new report from AAA reveals that the majority of U.S. drivers seek autonomous technologies in their next vehicle, but they continue to fear the fully self-driving car. Despite the prospect that autonomous vehicles will be safer, more efficient and more...

Use AAA Discounts To Splurge On Romance This Valentine’s Day, Says Auto Club

February 03, 2017 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Corporate Information

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, barely giving shoppers a breather from the end-of-year holidays. For those filled with romance but strapped for ideas and cash, the Automobile Club of Southern California has some suggestions and discounts for...

Auto Club: Strong Dollar Points to Banner Year For Travel

January 12, 2017 Travel, Insurance & Consumer Tips

A strong dollar and pent-up demand are likely to make 2017 a banner year for vacations, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California and AAA. A recent AAA survey reveals that 42 percent of Americans are planning to take a vacation in 2017 –...

Year-End Holidays Bring New All-Time Record For California Travelers

December 15, 2016 Travel, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

This year-end holiday travel season will set a new all-time record for the number of travelers in the Southland, California, and the U.S., according to projections from the Automobile Club of Southern California. Nearly 7.7 million Southern California...

Most U.S. Drivers Leery of Auto Repair Shops

December 01, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

According to a new AAA survey, two out of three drivers do not trust auto repair shops in general – citing overcharges, recommendations for unnecessary services and poor past experiences for their lack of confidence. However, the survey also reveals...

Auto Club Automotive Research Center’s 2016 Best Cars for Teens

October 19, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

Your son or daughter just turned 16 and is going to get their driver’s license. But what will they drive? The family car? A used car? A new car? Teens may want a sporty car and parents may want something large and presumably safer. What should...

U.S. Drivers Waste $2.1 Billion Annually On Premium Gasoline

September 20, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Gas Prices

According to new AAA research, American drivers wasted more than $2.1 billion dollars in the last year by using premium-grade gasoline in vehicles designed to run on regular fuel. With 16.5 million U.S. drivers having used premium fuel despite the...

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