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0Report: D.C. police jailing motorists for expired tags, AAA up in arms 1318008660
We don't typically like to stray into messy conversations like the one about our country's penal system, especially when we don't necessarily have the answers to make the situation any better. There's a lot wrong when a nation has an incarcerated population larger than some small countries, and ...
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Study: AAA says one in four Americans unable to afford major car repair 1312488060
That knocking sound, those screeching brakes, the worn tires. All signals that trouble is either here or just ahead, and your car needs to go in for repairs sooner rather than later. Are you going to be ready for the bill that comes along with the repair work? According to a study by AAA, there's a ...
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Report: How distracting is that puppy in the window? 1312288320
Americans love their dogs, but can our furry friends lead to distracted driving? A report in Consumer Reports says yes, as a study from AAA and Kurgo shows that 52 percent of dog owners pet their dog when they're in the car with them. Further, 19 percent use their hands to prevent the dog from ...
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Opinion: If distracted driving is such an epidemic, why don't statistics show it? 1302217260
Declining Highway Death Rate Challenges Distracted Driving Fears
The distracted driving debate is being marred by an overdose of hype and hysteria.My weekend nearly got off to a disastrous start when a driver, busy texting, suddenly realized he was going to miss his exit. At the last possible ... -
Video: Why you should never follow other cars too closely 1301934420
Flying road debris is a scary enough prospect when you're paying attention to the road and not filming the truck driving along beside you with a cameraphone. While we don't think the driver could have reacted quickly enough to avoid the flying road debris at that distance if he weren't busy ...
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Video: AAA tests texting drivers on closed course 1296572280
Distracted driving kills... cones – Click above to watch the video after the jumpDistracted driving has become a big problem on our nation's roadways, and text messaging while behind the wheel has been targeted as one of the biggest issues. Ray LaHood and the Department of Transportation ... -
AAA lists top picks for commuters 1269469680
Click above for high-res gallery of AAA's Top Commuter Car PicksThe American Automobile Association of America (AAA) has revealed its top picks in commuter vehicles, with an eyebrow-raising potluck of conveyances from which to choose. Judged on "practicality, safety, comfort, fuel efficiency and ... -
AB's Night at the Museum: The 15th Annual Petersen Automotive Museum Gala 1241903100
Click above for a huge gallery of pics from our night at the museumLast night we got the chance to live out a lifelong fantasy of sorts when we attended The 15th Annual Petersen Automotive Museum Gala. The theme this year was California Dreaming, and along with several woodys and Cal-cool hot ... -
Petersen Museum celebrating 15th with Gala honoring Brian Wilson, Tom McKernan 1241181300
One of the greatest automotive museums in the world is celebrating its 15th birthday this year. The Petersen Automotive Museum was founded in 1994 and instantly became pilgrimage for car lovers of all ages. Right in the heart of Los Angeles, it proudly took its spot among the dozens of museums, ...
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Cost of vehicle maintenance is escalading 1212100500
The pains many automobile owners are feeling at their local service station isn't just at the pump -- prices for general maintenance is also increasing. Petroleum based products, such as oil and tires, are heading north with the price of gasoline. Demand for steel has also pushed up prices on ...

