Automaker marketing campaigns that promote active driving assistance systems in new vehicles may create a false sense of safety among drivers, said AAA. New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows marketing efforts promoting these systems as “automated” may prompt drivers to overlook the vehicle’s safety limitations, and can lead to dangerous…
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CT, Nat’l Gas Prices Tied This Week
They may not be the Kentucky Derby’s Authentic and Tiz the Law, but Connecticut and National gas prices are neck and neck in the race of price averages. Today, National’s $2.22 for a gallon of self-serve regular is a penny lower compared to last week and 34 cents lower than this time last month….
Laura Punches Gas Prices Higher; Price Drops Expected Within Week
We’re feeling the residual effects of Hurricane Laura this week as gas prices spiked at least 4 cents throughout the nation, says AAA Northeast. While Laura forced some strong price increases, higher demand before the storm also contributed to price spikes, said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. Today, the national gas price average…
Is It Safe to Fly During the Pandemic? Sept. 3 AAA Event Helps You Decide
To fly or not to fly? That is question if you’re thinking about air travel now. Although AAA Northeast can’t make that personal choice for travelers; it can certainly provide with information to decide. Join us in a free hour-long online live event to hear experts discuss the topic: WHEN: Thursday, September 3 …
Laura Could Nudge Stalling Gas Prices; Only Time Will Tell, Says AAA
Although statewide and national gas prices continue to register limited movement, market observers are eyeing Tropical Storm Laura whose potential to affect pump prices depends upon its strength when it hits land, says AAA Northeast. Today, both national and statewide averages register $2.19 for a gallon of self-serve regular. Connecticut’s average remains the same…
National, CT Gas Prices Continue to Stall
Barring any major hurricanes this year, it appears national gas prices have peaked this year, says AAA Northeast. Today’s national gas price average of $2.18 is the same as it was last week and just as expensive as it was at the beginning of the U.S. pandemic in March. Compared to last year, today’s…
Gas Prices Stuck in 1st Gear; No Movement in 4 Weeks
For the fourth consecutive week, Connecticut average gas prices haven’t budged from the previous week’s levels. Today’s statewide average of $2.20 shows no movement compared to last week’s average. A similar scenario is playing out on the National level with today’s average price of $2.18 the same as it was this time last week….
Smartphone’s ‘Do Not Disturb’ Feature Can Help Curb Distracted Driving, Says AAA
AAA Northeast today applauded State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) for his continuing efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. At a news conference (today at 8 am) at the Fairfield Police Department to highlight Distracted Driving Week, AAA joined Sen. Hwang, Fairfield Police, the Connecticut State Police and other traffic safety advocates…
It’s Slow and Steady For Nat’l, Statewide Gas Prices
Despite a 3% nationwide increase in gasoline demand since last week, average gas prices nationally and statewide have stalled. The national gas price average of $2.18 the same as it was this time last week. The price, however, is 54 cents cheaper than last year. A similar scenario is playing out on the…
No Movement This Week With CT Gas Prices, Says AAA
Connecticut gas prices today haven’t budged from last week’s average of $2.20 for a gallon of self-serve regular. However, compared to last year, motorists are enjoying prices that are 69 cents cheaper, says AAA Northeast. The national gas price average of $2.18, however, is 2 cents lower than this time last week, as the…