While January temperatures have been milder than normal, winter may still bring in its share of cold air before the seasons change. Frigid air can impact vehicle performance and road conditions. AAA Northeast encourages drivers to be vigilant when preparing for and hitting the road in the cold. Battery failures are the primary reason…
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Don’t Let Impending Cold Snap Make You a Non-Starter, Says AAA
While January temperatures have been milder than normal, frigid temperatures in the area are on the horizon next week, which may impact vehicle performance, says AAA Northeast. “No one wants to be stranded in the cold,” said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast spokeswoman. “So properly preparing your vehicle for cold weather is essential.” During…
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Up Three Cents
Providence, R.I., January 25, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up three cents from last week ($2.34), averaging $2.37 per gallon. Today’s price is 18 cents higher than a month ago ($2.19) and 19 cents cheaper than January 25, 2020 ($2.56). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 3 cents lower than the national…
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Up Two Cents
Westwood, M.A., January 25, 2021 — Massachusetts’s average gas price is up two cents from last week ($2.34), averaging $2.36 per gallon. Today’s price is 17 cents higher than a month ago ($2.19), and 21 cents cheaper than January 25, 2020 ($2.57). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 4 cents lower than the national average. “Most…
Timing is Key in Increasing Access to Transportation for Older Adults
AAA Northeast has created an online resource called Key Timing to provide older drivers and their caregivers helpful guidance to prepare for driving retirement. Available at AAA.com/KeyTiming, the site contains an e-learning module so caregivers (often the adult children or a family member) can prepare to address a conversation about driving cessation or future mobility planning. This resource includes: General driving assessment…
AAA TRAVEL MARKETPLACE, NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST CONSUMER TRAVEL SHOW, GOES VIRTUAL
Now in its 18th year, New England’s largest consumer travel show – AAA Travel Marketplace – will take place virtually for the first time. The travel industry has been upended over the past year, with tourism coming to a screeching halt and many traveler’s plans canceled or postponed. But through the recalibration of the travel…
AAA TRAVEL MARKETPLACE, NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST CONSUMER TRAVEL SHOW, GOES VIRTUAL
Now in its 18th year, New England’s largest consumer travel show – AAA Travel Marketplace – will take place virtually for the first time. The travel industry has been upended over the past year, with tourism coming to a screeching halt and many traveler’s plans canceled or postponed. But through the recalibration of the travel…
Winter Preparation: Don’t Let Down Your Guard
While January temperatures have been milder than normal, winter may still bring in its share of cold air before the seasons change. Frigid air can impact vehicle performance and road conditions. AAA Northeast encourages drivers to be vigilant when preparing for and hitting the road in the cold. Battery failures are the primary…
Gas Prices Continue to Accelerate
State and national gas prices continue to increase with today’s averages the highest they’ve been since March 2020. Today’s statewide average of $2.43 for a gallon of self-serve, regular is 8 cents higher compared to last week; but still 25 cents lower compared to last year. On the national level, today’s average of…
Timing is Key in Increasing Access to Transportation for Older Adults
AAA Northeast has created an online resource called Key Timing to provide older drivers and their caregivers helpful guidance to prepare for driving retirement. Available at AAA.com/KeyTiming, the site contains an e-learning module so caregivers (often the adult children or a family member) can prepare to address a conversation about driving cessation or future mobility planning. This resource includes state specific information…