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New-Vehicle Ownership Costs Keep Going Up

AAA analysis shows big increase over last year, blames inflation, interest rates.

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Crash Tests Show Automatic Braking Needs Tweaks

AAA study finds technology chokes at higher speeds, moving vehicles in its path at intersections.

EV Interest Grows as Gas Prices Rise

One-quarter of Americans say they will consider an electric vehicle for their next vehicle.

Report: Driver Assistance Systems Cause Distracted Driving

New research from AAA finds drivers who are experienced and comfortable with advanced driver assistance systems are nearly twice as likely to drive distracted.

Escalating Finance Costs Drive 24% Spike in TCO

AAA analysts say bigger price tags and higher interest rates have conspired to raise American new-car buyers’ average annual total cost of ownership to $9,282, an all-time high and a 24% year-over-year increase.

IHS: EVs Will Reach 7.6% Market Share in 2026

IHS Markit analysts say electric vehicles will account for 7.6% of all new vehicles sold in the United States in 2026, predicting ‘explosive’ growth in a segment driven by rapidly proliferating makes and models.

AAA: EV Awareness Gap Slows US Adoption

Despite a proliferation of new models, a survey of U.S. consumers finds only 40% believe most vehicles will be electric 10 years from now, a result AAA analysts say reveals a ‘lack of knowledge’ in how EVs perform in day-to-day driving conditions.

Avoiding the AAA Objection

Top trainer advises F&I pros to eliminate the ‘I have AAA’ objection by downplaying the very real — but relatively minor — roadside assistance benefit included with most service contracts.

AAA: One-In-Three U.S. Drivers Can’t Afford Unexpected Repair

The organization's newest survey backs the need for F&I protections, finding that 64 million U.S. drivers can't afford an unexpected vehicle repair. AAA also found that one-third of drivers skip or delay recommended services or repairs.

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AAA: Road De-Icers Cause $3 Billion Annually in Vehicle Rust Damage

The methods used to de-ice roadways cost 22 million American vehicle owners an estimated $15.4 billion in rust repairs over the last five years, according to a new AAA survey. The average cost to repair rust-related issues is $500.

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