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…
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AAA Finds Active Driving Assistance Systems Assist Less & Interfere More
WAYNE, N.J., August 13, 2020 — AAA automotive researchers have found that over the course of 4,000 miles of real-world driving, vehicles equipped with active driving assistance systems experienced some type of issue every 8 miles, on average. As a result, AAA recommends manufacturers increase the scope of testing for active driving assistance systems and…
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….
AAA: Rhode Island Gas Prices Remain the Same
Providence, R.I., August 11, 2020 — Rhode Island’s average gas price remains the same as last week, averaging $2.14 per gallon. Today’s price is 1 cent higher than a month ago ($2.13) and 53 cents cheaper than August 11, 2019 ($2.67). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 3 cents lower than the national average. “As…
AAA: Massachusetts Gas Prices Down One Cent
Westwood, M.A., August 11, 2020 — Massachusetts’s average gas price is down one cent from last week ($2.13), averaging $2.12 per gallon. Today’s price is the same as a month ago and 59 cents cheaper than August 11, 2019 ($2.71). Massachusetts’s average gas price is 5 cents lower than the national average. “As we move…
AAA Finds Active Driving Assistance Systems Do Less to Assist Drivers and More to Interfere
AAA automotive researchers have found that over the course of 4,000 miles of real-world driving, vehicles equipped with active driving assistance systems experienced some type of issue every 8 miles, on average. As a result, AAA recommends manufacturers increase the scope of testing for active driving assistance systems and limit their rollout until functionality is…
AAA Finds Active Driving Assistance Systems Do Less to Assist Drivers and More to Interfere
AAA automotive researchers have found that over the course of 4,000 miles of real-world driving, vehicles equipped with active driving assistance systems experienced some type of issue every 8 miles, on average. As a result, AAA recommends manufacturers increase the scope of testing for active driving assistance systems and limit their rollout until functionality is…
DRIVERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR APPROACHING STORM
Boston, MA (August 3, 2020) – Drivers should start to prepare now for the effects of tropical storm Isaias. Gale force winds can topple objects and power lines, and heavy rain can lead to power outages and flooding that poses danger on the roadways and could lead to expensive repairs or loss of a vehicle….
Drivers Must Prepare for Approaching Storm
GARDEN CITY, NY (August 3, 2020) – Drivers should start to prepare now for the effects of tropical storm Iasias. Gale force winds can topple objects and power lines. Torrential rain leads to flooding and loss of electrical power, creating dangers to life and limb and situations that could lead to expensive repairs or complete…
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…