Owning a hybrid or electric car is beneficial for the environment. However, there are still plenty of ways that conventional car owners can improve fuel economy, reduce carbon emissions and get “greener” in their driving. Slow Your Roll. Most cars are optimally fuel-efficient at lower speeds, and fuel economy decreases rapidly at speeds above 50 …
6 Financial Tips for Women
Several studies report that women have anxiety about money and lack confidence in their ability to manage it. A 2017 study by Merrill Lynch found that only 52% of women say they are confident in managing investments, and one in four said they have not planned at all for their financial future. We offer six …
Fall into an Athens County Adventure
Visitors looking to explore the outdoors while enjoying unique shopping, dining and entertainment should add Athens County in southeast Ohio to their fall bucket list. Nestled in the rolling Appalachian hills, the region boasts world-class hiking and mountain biking trails, eclectic cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients and a vibrant music and craft beer scene. …
Tips for Purchasing a New Vehicle
September is a great month to consider buying a car and remains one of the most popular months for new car purchases. As new models hit the showrooms, manufacturers often offer some of the year’s best deals to move out older inventory to make way for the new. As a AAA member, we want to …
Why Telematics is the Future of Auto Insurance
How do insurance companies calculate your rates? Historically, agents would look at factors that determine how likely you are to file a claim such as age, gender, credit score and driving history. So a 16-year-old male (who is considered “high risk”), would typically pay a higher premium than a 30-year-old woman (who is “low risk”), …
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Finding the Heart of Alaska
Cruising the Inside Passage of Alaska is one thing, but to truly see the heart of Alaska, you need to go farther north. The best place to start would be Anchorage, Alaska. You could either fly in to begin your journey or cruise here, crossing the Gulf of Alaska after sailing the Inside Passage. Either …
Andretti’s Indy
As the story goes, at the age of two, Mario Andretti and his twin brother, Aldo, would often race around the family kitchen in Italy, holding pot lids like steering wheels. Seventeen years later, Mario and Aldo began tearing up racetracks for real. The brothers were born in 1940 in Montona, Istria, which was part …
Preston Tucker’s Legacy
Before World War II, the American automobile industry had fallen into a rut. Most manufacturers continued to use traditional designs, operating within the firm belief that investing in something different was only needed if forced to do so by competition. During the war, manufacturers had stopped building cars and devoted all their energies to producing …
Walt Disney World® Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
A galaxy far, far away has been brought to a state less than 1,000 miles away. For more than a year, everyone has been buzzing about Galaxy’s Edge, the new Star Wars-themed land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. The popular attraction has already welcomed several space travelers, but many have yet to experience it …
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3 Tire Safety Tips Every Driver Should Know
Tires are the foundation on which your vehicle runs. Proper tire care and staying safe on the road involves more than just keeping an eye on the tread. Below are three tire safety tips that all car owners should keep in mind: Maintain Proper PSI Don’t underestimate the importance of keeping your tires inflated to …
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