(May 22, 2017) ORLANDO, Fla. — AAA projects that 39.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Memorial Day weekend. That is one million more travelers than last year taking to the roads, skies, rails and water, creating the highest Memorial Day travel volume since 2005.

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(May 21, 2017) One of the most appealing things about an SUV is its cargo hauling capability. You’ll find it listed among the top 10 attributes potential buyers give as their reason for shopping in the segment. The website thoughtco.com lists cargo capacity as the No. 8 reason to buy an SUV right behind “dogs love SUVs” and “SUVs are better in a flood” and ahead of “SUVs have a commanding seating position.”

(May 16, 2017) Today’s gasoline national average is $2.34 a gallon, a penny cheaper than one week ago, seven cents less than a month ago, but 12 cents more than a year ago. The latest Energy Information Association report shows that gasoline demand increased by 252,000 barrels on the week, AAA reports in its weekly summary.
 
Despite the jump in demand, the continued oversupply of gasoline caused prices in most parts of the country to drop or remain steady with the exception of some states in the Great Lakes and Central regions, where prices increased by a penny or more.

(May 12, 2017) ORLANDO, Fla.— This summer, AAA expects to rescue 7 million American drivers, with the majority facing battery, lock and tire-related issues. This number could soar higher, with a AAA survey revealing that 4 out of 10 American drivers are unprepared for emergency breakdown situations.

With three-quarters of family travelers planning to travel by car to their favorite vacation spot, AAA reminds drivers to take the necessary precautions to ensure they are well prepared for a safe road trip.