All the latest news from AAA Arizona http://www.aaaaz.com/news/index.htm http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us FeedForAll-scripts (rssMesh.php), http://www.FeedForAll.com/, Copyright 2006-2007, NotePage, Inc. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:50 -0500 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:50 -0500 Memorial Day is just around the corner, and according to AAA, Arizonans are expected to kick off the unofficial start of summer in robust fashion. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/auto/MemorialDay2012.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 14:37:00 -0700 5D86EB88-14F5-483C-97BA-DB7D1DF437C7 Arizona pump prices have fallen for six straight weeks, and are now within a nickel of year-ago prices. Statewide, motorists are paying an average of $3.798 per gallon, a drop of 2.7 cents from last week. This week, the national average shed 6.4 cents to $3.739 per gallon. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/fuel/FG051012.htm Thu, 10 May 2012 13:24:58 -0700 E615448A-2925-4897-945D-4DC551F6C84A Many travelers are hard at work planning the perfect summer getaway. However, with all the details involved in planning a trip, it’s easy to make a mistake that can lead to a travel nightmare. For the second week of its Summer Travel Series, AAA Travel pros are revealing five of the biggest travel missteps and how to avoid them. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/auto/STS2Mistakes12.htm Thu, 10 May 2012 09:36:57 -0700 7950367F-85D5-4D75-9160-EDCB2DC75109 AAA Arizona is proud to announce that today Governor Brewer signed HB 2154, commonly referred as the booster seat legislation, into law. The law will go into effect in August. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/legislative/BoostersSigned12.htm Thu, 10 May 2012 07:43:20 -0700 CF722379-DC53-47D3-9117-26A6A5C17220 Two Centennial High School students from Peoria earned the title of Arizona’s top high school auto technicians after winning the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills State Finals on Friday, May 4. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/auto/AutoSkillsWinners12.htm Mon, 7 May 2012 11:54:52 -0700 288E3232-F2CE-4539-ABC3-754BE859D6E0 Pump prices are continuing to fall for the fifth straight week. Statewide, motorists are paying an average of $3.825 per gallon, a drop of 2.3 cents from last week. Nationally, prices shed 2.7 cents to an average of $3.803 per gallon. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/fuel/FG042612.htm Thu, 3 May 2012 14:29:00 -0700 807510EE-A31F-4118-836F-E0B1EB1784CB This summer is slated to be the second-most expensive for motorists to fill up in Arizona history. As such, many travelers may be asking themselves "Is it cheaper to fly or drive to my vacation destination?" In the first installment of its third annual Summer Travel Series, AAA Travel experts do the math, and list the pros and cons to each travel mode. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/auto/STSFlyVDrive12.htm Thu, 3 May 2012 10:04:10 -0700 24D9551A-9289-4C77-B97D-038A239A00C4 By 2020, an estimated one in six people will be 65 or older, and most will be licensed to drive. As maintaining mobility becomes top of mind for these motorists, and in honor of Older Americans Month, AAA is encouraging drivers to get ahead of the curve by taking advantage of available resources. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/OAM2012.htm Tue, 1 May 2012 14:25:14 -0700 7635817A-E62B-4ABF-8424-1F388DECBDE4 This month, AAA Arizona is joining The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a nationwide initiative that urges all road users to "share the road" Motorcycle Awareness Month. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/MAM12.htm Tue, 1 May 2012 09:50:51 -0700 362727FF-DB7D-430B-BB9C-1645CC62D262 A resort in Tucson is shining a little brighter, thanks to AAA. The auto club, which also serves as the largest leisure travel agency in North America, recently bestowed Casino Del Sol Resort, Spa and Conference Center with the prestigious Four Diamond Award. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/auto/CasinoDelSol12.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:58:23 -0700 498865BE-AF99-4FCF-A565-A268B2F1C68A When considering the cost to drive, many motorists only think about their monthly payment and fuel budget. Yet, the true cost of ownership extends far beyond these factors. Today, AAA released its annual ‘Your Driving Costs’ study, which aims give motorists a realistic idea of the cost to own and operate a vehicle. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/auto/YDC2012.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:54:46 -0700 E54CF5EB-6A24-47DD-82D3-CD39180C632C Across the state and country, pump prices have fallen more in April than any other month this year. This week, the statewide average dropped 2.1 cents to $3.848 per gallon. Nationally, prices shed 6 cents to an average of $3.830 per gallon, dipping below year-ago levels. Not since 2009 has it been possible to claim a year-on-year deficit in the national average price, according to Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). http://www.az.aaa.com/news/fuel/FG042612.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:26:53 -0700 3E430C9B-494D-492D-AE9E-DD2540557F18 Crossing guards play a crucial role in our community, keeping children safe as they travel to and from school. To recognize these community stewards, AAA will honor all crossing guards, including the winners of the 2012 AAA Crossing Guard of the Year award, this Friday on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/CGY2012Winners.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:25:12 -0700 11FF73F2-C57B-416A-9AEC-FA417374C36A Who will be America’s Next Top Auto Technician? On Friday, May 4, 20 Arizona teens will take one step closer to this title as they compete in the state finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/auto/AutoSkills12.htm Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:56:56 -0700 017ADCF2-B4B1-4FCF-982F-56A0BF03BD8D With the first 100 temperatures of the year forecasted in the days ahead, the likelihood of vehicle failure will also soon be on the rise. To help motorists lessen their chances of being stranded in blistering heat, AAA is urging a breakdown plan and for motorists to stay current on preventive maintenance as triple digit temperatures emerge http://www.az.aaa.com/news/auto/100Degree12.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:45:39 -0700 132D4DF9-4A78-4844-942F-0B370D1193CD Legislation that would require children under eight years old or under 4’9” tall to sit in a booster seat when riding in a vehicle passed out of the Arizona Senate by a vote of 19-10 earlier today. The bill, HB 2154, will now move to Governor Brewer’s desk where it will await her approval. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/legislative/BoosterPass12.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:37:47 -0700 6EC6AFB7-4F1D-4545-9A78-FDEED44E277B HB 2348, a bill that would strengthen Arizona’s Graduated Drivers License Law (GDL), passed out of the Senate by a vote of 18-11 today. Sponsored by Senator John McComish (R), HB 2348 would prohibit teens from using wireless communication devices while operating a motor vehicle during the permit and first six months of the GDL phases, except for in emergency situations. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/legislative/HB2348SenatePass12.htm Tue, 3 Apr 2012 12:33:01 -0700 A047490F-4D7F-4C35-8F87-5443D4CA7DFF AAA Arizona Insurance recently acquired SunState Insurance Agency, a local independent agency that specializes in commercial insurance. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/club/SunState12.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:00:08 -0700 DF495578-62E7-41DC-A5B1-CB6F94490008 Electronic devices are the most common distracted driving activity for new teen drivers, according to a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study. HB 2348 aims to address this alarming trend in Arizona by prohibiting the use of wireless communication devices during a teen driver’s most dangerous learning period. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/traffic/FTSStudy12.htm Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:03:44 -0700 3795FAA8-5053-4D5A-A685-0F771DB33A09 HB 2348, a bill that would strengthen Arizona’s Graduated Drivers License Law (GDL), passed out of the Senate Finance Committee by a vote of 5 to 2 this morning. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/legislative/HB2348GDL12.htm Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:47:07 -0700 0BB664BF-001B-46C3-A9B9-69767D53C327 As Arizona celebrates its centennial next week, AAA pauses to reflect on the club’s own 100-year history, which includes 85 years of service in Arizona. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/club/Centennial.htm Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:24:49 -0700 5A87DCEA-D641-41FB-810C-277ABE4A508D Major auto auctions are cruising into the Valley next week, prompting motor enthusiasts to bring out their hot rods and rides. However, before bidding, AAA Insurance would like to advise auto aficionados of what they need to know about collector car policies. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/club/CollectorCarIns.htm Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:11:26 -0700 872462F3-6821-41ED-AE9E-CE29F1CA7473 All shoppers want for Christmas this year is savings.In fact, sales and discounts are the single most important factor in deciding where consumers shop this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. One way consumers can stretch their gift-giving budgets is by taking advantage of the AAA Member Discounts program. http://www.az.aaa.com/news/club/12Days11.htm Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:45:33 -0700 A866B601-8EB4-49CC-9645-904337F451CD