Providence, R.I., April 10, 2023 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 7 cents from last week ($3.27), averaging $3.34 per gallon. Today’s price is 5 cents higher than a month ago ($3.29), and 68 cents lower than April 10, 2022 ($4.02). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 26 cents lower than the national…
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AAA Car Guide – EVs Lead the Way in 2023
With their attractive blend of cutting-edge design, advanced technology, and energy efficiency, electric vehicles (EVs) are taking center stage in more auto showrooms nationwide. And now, the new 2023 AAA Car Guide is here to help consumers navigate this evolving automotive marketplace by ranking and rating the newest vehicles, including EVs. The Guide provides consumers…
From Globetrotters to First Timers, Travelers are Seeing the World in 2023
Providence, RI (April 4, 2023) — International trips are on the rise this year. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022. Hotel bookings are seeing the biggest jump, up more than 300% over last year. The spike in demand is driving up airfares. Ticket prices for international…
Local Entrepreneurs Celebrated for Completing AAA Northeast’s Premier Accelerator Program
Stepwise, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based startup company won the coveted first-place award and start-up grant in DRIVING 2043, an accelerator program for startup entrepreneurs focused on the electric vehicle and transportation industry. On Thursday, March 30th, five companies gathered in Providence for “pitch night” as finalists presenting to an audience of local investors, businesses, and a…
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up 4 Cents
Providence, R.I., April 3, 2023 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 4 cents from last week ($3.23), averaging $3.27 per gallon. Today’s price is 3 cents higher than a month ago ($3.24), and 86 cents lower than April 3, 2022 ($4.13). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 23 cents lower than the national…
AAA Reminds Last Year’s EV Buyers to Claim their Federal Tax Credit
Providence, RI, March 28, 2023- With Tax Day coming up in just under three weeks, AAA reminds drivers who bought an electric vehicle to claim their tax credit on their taxes if their vehicle qualifies. And there may be many drivers who are eligible: in 2022 more than 200 Rhode Island drivers claimed the DRIVE…
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 4 Cents
Providence, R.I., March 27, 2023 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 4 cents from last week ($3.27), averaging $3.23 per gallon. Today’s price is 4 cents lower than a month ago ($3.27), and 96 cents lower than March 27, 2022 ($4.19). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 20 cents lower than the national…
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 2 Cents
Providence, R.I., March 20, 2023 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is down 2 cents from last week ($3.29), averaging $3.27 per gallon. Today’s price is 5 cents lower than a month ago ($3.32), and 96 cents lower than March 20, 2022 ($4.23). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 17 cents lower than the national…
Asleep At the Wheel: Drivers Unaware of How Drowsy They Really Are
Providence, RI- It’s something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – which plays an underappreciated role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has estimated that 16% to 21% of all police-reported fatal…
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up 5 Cents
Providence, R.I., March 13, 2023 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 5 cents from last week ($3.24), averaging $3.29 per gallon. Today’s price is 7 cents lower than a month ago ($3.36), and $1.06 lower than March 13, 2022 ($4.35). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 18 cents lower than the national average….