AAA reports Rear Cross Traffic Alerts Fail to Detect Majority of Pedestrians
December 14, 2015
Knoxville, TN – With the holiday season in full swing motorists are certain to experience distracted drivers in crowed parking lots. Drivers and pedestrians navigating through the parking lot can pose a safety risk. Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) systems on vehicles are used to help motorists avoid these type of accidents.
However, AAA warns drivers not to solely rely on this technology to prevent crashes.
New AAA survey reveals limitations with Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Technology.
AAA reports U.S. Gas Prices Reach Six Year Lows
December 8, 2015
Tampa, FL – Earlier this week, average prices in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee slipped under this year’s lows, becoming the lowest state averages since 2009. Today, the national average followed suit.
The lowest average prices of the year were $2.033 (U.S.) on 1/26, $2.072 (FL) on 1/31, $1.987 (GA) on 1/28, and $1.881 (TN) on 1/26. Prices are now the cheapest since March 26th, 2009 (FL), May 6th, 2009 (GA), and March 25th, 2009 (TN).
AAA says Gas Prices hit Six Year Low
December 3, 2015
November Gas Prices averaged $2.14, declined 11 cents Nationwide
Tampa, FL – This week, average gas prices slipped under this year’s lows, set in January. Motorists filling-up at the pump in the southeastern U.S. are now finding the cheapest prices in six years (2009).
The lowest average prices of the year were $2.072 (FL) on 1/31, $1.987 (GA) on 1/28, and $1.881 (TN) on 1/26. Prices are now the cheapest since March 26th, 2009 (FL), May 6th, 2009 (GA), and March 25th, 2009 (TN).
Today’s national average of $2.038 remains a fraction of a cent higher than the low set on January 26th, 2015 ($2.033). The price should slip below this year’s low this week, becoming the lowest national average since March 27th, 2009.
AAA says Thanksgiving Gas Prices hit seven year low
December 2, 2015
Tampa, FL – Last week, motorists enjoyed the lowest Thanksgiving gas prices in seven years (2008). Gas prices declined throughout the holiday weekend, as was forecasted by AAA.
Some non-AAA analysts attempted to grab headlines by forecasting that the national average would dip below $2.00 in time for the holiday, but that did not happen, as the national average on Thanksgiving Day was $2.05 – 75 cents lower than the year before.
Gas Prices Fall in Time for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 23, 2015
Tampa, FL – When 41.9 million Americans fill-up the car for a Thanksgiving road trip, they will pay the cheapest pump prices for the holiday since 2008. The average price of gasoline nationwide is $2.08, 72 cents lower than last year’s average of $2.80 on Thanksgiving Day.
“Motorists are saving around $11 for a full tank of gas compared to this time last year,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “That gives travelers more money to spend on lodging, shopping and dining out. For those on the fence about taking a trip, these low gas prices could be all the incentive one needs to hit the road.”
AAA releases Thanksgiving Travel Forecast; 46.9 Million Americans Expected to Travel
November 20, 2015
Seventh consecutive year of growth; the most Thanksgiving travelers since 2007
Knoxville, TN – AAA Travel forecasts 46.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday, a 0.6 percent increase from the 46.6 million people who traveled last year and the most in eight years.
With 300,000 additional holiday travelers, this marks the seventh consecutive year of growth for Thanksgiving travel.
AAA reports Oil Prices Hit Three Month Low, Gas Prices Falling Again
November 16, 2015
Tampa, FL – Gas prices should slip lower this week after the price of oil hit its lowest settlement since August. Gasoline prices nationwide are averaging $2.17, after slipping 5 cents last week. Motorists are now saving an average of $11.00 for a full tank of gas.
“Americans are finding the cheapest gas prices for this time of year since 2008,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Now that oil prices are falling again, pump prices should get even cheaper as we approach the holiday travel season.”
AAA says One Third of 2015 Vehicles missing Spare Tire
November 12, 2015
Knoxville, TN – According to new research from AAA, eliminating the spare tire may leave more than 30 million drivers helpless at the roadside. Automakers have been under increased pressure from the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles.
One way to accomplish this is by removing the spare tire and replacing it with tire inflator kits. This reduces the weight of the vehicle providing for better fuel performance. AAA urges automakers to put consumer interests first and rethink eliminating the spare tire.
AAA calls on automakers to put consumers first, save the spare tire.
AAA says Rising Oil Prices push Gas Prices Higher
November 9, 2015
Tampa, FL – The price of oil moved higher last week and pulled gasoline prices up with it. The average price of gasoline rose 4 cents since October 31st. Average prices in the southeastern U.S. also rose 5 cents in Florida, and 8 cents in Georgia and Tennessee.
“This is one of what should be very few speed bumps in the road to lower gas prices as we close out the year,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Gas prices are forecast to remain low the rest of the year, but at their current lows, pump prices are vulnerable to modest fluctuations in the price of oil, which influences about two-thirds the price of gasoline.”
AAA looks at Year-End Gas Prices
November 2, 2015
Gas prices fell 74 cents from November – December 2014; will that happen again this year?
Tampa, FL – The price of gasoline tumbled lower last week as it continues to adjust to increased supplies and low oil prices. The average price of gasoline was $2.19 on Sunday, a 2 cent decline from last week.
“Prices should remain low through the holiday season,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The national average could dip well below $2.00 a gallon by Christmas as long as oil prices remain low and there are no interruptions in gasoline supply.”
