News Releases
06/07/18
Fuel
Rising Arizona Gas Prices May Finally Level Off
Rising gas prices have slowed to a crawl in Arizona, increasing a penny this week to $3.064. The national average shed 1.9 cents to $2.94 per gallon.
"Arizona gas prices appear to be tapering off...
06/07/18
Automotive
Tread Lightly: Worn Tires Put Drivers at Risk
Afternoon downpours could spell disaster for Arizona road trippers this summer, thanks to an unlikely suspect – tires. New research from AAA reveals that driving on relatively worn tires at highway...
05/30/18
Traffic Safety
AAA: Next 100 Days Are Deadliest for Teen Drivers this Summer
More than 1,050 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2016 during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. That is an average of 10 people per day – a...
05/22/18
Fuel
Mayday: Arizona Average Reaches $3 Mark
Arizona gas prices jumped more than 21 cents over the past month, landing the statewide average at $3.004 – the highest price point going into the Memorial Day weekend since 2014.
"AAA...
05/22/18
Traffic Safety
AAA Survey: American Trust in Autonomous Vehicles Slips
Following high-profile crashes involving autonomous vehicle technologies, a new report from AAA shows that consumers’ perception of the technology has slipped. Today, almost three-quarters (73...
05/14/18
Travel
Memorial Day Kicks Off 2018 Summer Travel Season
Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, and Arizonans are expected to kickoff the unofficial start of summer in near-record numbers.
According to AAA’s first travel forecast of the summer...
05/10/18
Fuel
Pump Prices Packing Punch to Motorists
Gas prices are still on the rise, and Arizona motorists are inching closer to the $3 mark by the day. This week, the statewide average jumped 4.8 cents to $2.924 per gallon. At $2...
05/08/18
Automotive
AAA: 1-in-5 U.S. Drivers Want an Electric Vehicle
American appetite for electric vehicles is heating up. A new AAA survey shows that 20 percent -- or 50 million Americans -- will likely go electric for their next vehicle purchase, up from 15 percent...
05/07/18
Travel
Vacation Countdown: AAA Reveals 2018 Summer Travel Trends
In a few weeks, the question “Are we there yet?” will echo from backseats of cars from across the country, which can only mean one thing: The summer travel season is upon us.
“This is...
05/03/18
Traffic Safety
Stay Safe While Celebrating Cinco De Mayo
Before indulging in cervezas or tequila this Cinco de Mayo, AAA urges fiesta-goers to have a plan for getting home safely.
“We want everyone celebrating Cinco de Mayo to have a safe ride...