News Releases for Automotive

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Auto Club: Back On The Road, But Safer?

September 05, 2024 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released its 2023 American Driving Survey, providing insights into U.S. daily driving trends after the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest survey reveals that overall driving patterns have rebounded...

Auto Club Reminds Drivers About Pet Safety During End-of-Summer Road Trips, Launches Pet Supply Donation Drive With Los Angeles Dog Rescue Group

August 02, 2024 Travel, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

As Southern Californians plan their final road trips for the summer and over Labor Day weekend, the Auto Club of Southern California reminds them to ensure their pet’s safety and well-being during a road trip. The Auto Club recommends drivers...

AAA Survey Reveals Increased Consumer Interest In Hybrid Vehicles, Downturn In EV Popularity

June 12, 2024 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

The most recent annual consumer survey by AAA on Electric Vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be "very likely" or "likely" to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) - down from...

Southern California Auto Club Emergency Roadside Service Providers Earn Top Awards

May 22, 2024 Corporate Information, Automotive

Falcon Towing in Gardena has been named the Auto Club of Southern California’s Top Service Provider of the Year for 2023, while Johnathan’s Towing in Escondido was awarded Top Battery Service Provider of the Year. The awards were announced at the...

2024 AAA Car Guide – EVs Reign Supreme

April 10, 2024 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Corporate Information, Automotive

AAA awards the 2023 All Electric Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV with the overall top score for the 2024 Car Guide. This year, all category winners are either electric, plug-in electric hybrids or hybrids. Additionally, the SUV category was divided...

New Technology Provides Southern California Drivers With In-Vehicle Alerts As They Approach Stranded Motorists, Working Tow Operators

March 05, 2024 Automotive

The Automobile Club of Southern California and HAAS Alert, an industry leader in mobility safety solutions, are rolling out new technology that can automatically send alerts to drivers in Southern California to slow down and move over when they are...

Hit The Brakes: Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking Isn’t Foolproof

February 16, 2024 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) with rear cross traffic mitigation.

SoCal Rain Causes Widespread Property Damage; Auto Club Provides Tips To Help Motorists and Homeowners

February 13, 2024 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Automotive

Southern California’s recent heavy rainstorms have created many types of property damage that include flooded cars, home damage and potholes that can flatten tires and ruin car suspension components, according to the Automobile Club of Southern...

Auto Club: Record Number of Southern Californians Will Travel During Year-End Holidays

December 10, 2023 Travel, Automotive

The Automobile Club of Southern California predicts 9.5 million Southern Californians will travel during the year-end holiday period this year – a 3% increase from last year and a 2% increase from 2019, the last year-end holiday period before the...

Auto Club Offers Tips to Safely Transport Your Christmas Trees Home

December 06, 2023 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety, Automotive

Thousands of Southern Californians will flock to tree lots across the region searching for the perfect Christmas tree during the next two weeks. The Automobile Club of Southern California is reminding consumers how to avoid vehicle damage and crashes by following a few simple safety tips.

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Automobile Club of Southern California

The Automobile Club of Southern California is a member club affiliated with the American Automobile Association (AAA) national federation and serves members in the following California counties: Inyo, Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura.

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