Americans battling the polar vortex will soon face a greater enemy—pothole season. A new survey from AAA found that last year 1 in 10 drivers sustained vehicle damage significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole. With an average price...
Global Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher, and Pump Prices Follow
Uncertainty over Russia’s intentions toward Ukraine is contributing to higher crude oil prices, which today hit $90 per barrel. Russia is a member of OPEC+, and any sanctions based on...
Driver Monitoring System Testing B-roll
Vehicle systems designed to prevent driver misuse of automated driving features in “semi-autonomous” cars are most effective when they directly monitor the driver’s face and eye positions, according to newly...
The cold winter months can bring challenges on the roadway such as ice, snow and blustery winds. But there’s another risk that drivers may be unaware of. Colder weather can also lead to crimes of opportunity in driveways and parking lots because thieves...
Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. AAA is projecting that 4.25 million New Englanders - a 35% increase from 2020 - will travel 50 miles or more as...
Millions of Americans will flock to tree lots across the country in search of the perfect Christmas tree. While finding just the right one may seem like the hard part – getting it home safely is where the real challenge begins. Just like moving...
AAA Northern New England will host an interactive press conference along with Maine Secretary of State, Maine Department of Transportation, Maine Turnpike Authority, Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and Maine State Police to raise awareness for safety for...
AAA is projecting that 2.4 million New Englanders will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of more than 15% over last year – making it the third highest number of Thanksgiving travelers since AAA starting reporting data.
As usual,...
With the end of daylight saving time this weekend, motorists will be presented with challenges that could impact safety. AAA Northern New England recommends motorists prepare for potential problems associated with changes in sleep patterns, brighter...
View video b-roll link of closed course testing here.
New research from AAA finds that moderate to heavy rain affects a vehicle safety system’s ability to “see”, which may result in performance issues. During closed course testing, AAA simulated...
AAA Northern New England is a member club affiliated with the American Automobile Association (AAA) national federation and serves members in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.