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AAA: Americans Feel Unsafe Sharing Road With Fully Self-Driving Cars

March 07, 2017 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

A new report from AAA reveals that the majority of U.S. drivers seek autonomous technologies in their next vehicle, but they continue to fear the fully self-driving car. Despite the prospect that autonomous vehicles will be safer, more efficient and more...

Holiday Travel to Reach the Highest Level on Record, According to AAA

December 15, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Travel

More than 103 million Americans—the most on record—are expected to travel for the year-end holidays, according to AAA. This represents a 1.5 percent increase, or 1.5 million more people traveling, compared with last year. This comes despite one fewer...

AAA: Tips for AAA PetBook Photo Contest; Deadline Nov. 30

November 03, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips, Travel

Are you one of the many in the islands who took their pets on vacation this summer? Did your favorite fur ball prefer hiking, boating or some other pursuit? If so, send AAA their fun in your best photograph by Nov. 30 for a chance to show off your pet...

U.S. Drivers Waste $2.1 Billion Annually On Premium Gasoline

September 20, 2016 Automotive, Gas Prices, Insurance & Consumer Tips

According to new AAA research, American drivers wasted more than $2.1 billion dollars in the last year by using premium-grade gasoline in vehicles designed to run on regular fuel. With 16.5 million U.S. drivers having used premium fuel despite the...

Update Family Emergency Plan, Gather Supplies To Prepare For Hurricane Madeline

August 30, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips

With Hurricane Madeline approaching the Hawaiian Islands (and hurricane Lester further east in the Pacific), there’s still some time to make preparations to ensure the safety of your family and your home, according to AAA Hawaii. Even if Category 3...

Not All Self-Braking Cars Designed To Stop, AAA Tests Reveal

August 24, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

New test results from AAA reveal that automatic emergency braking systems -- the safety technology that will soon be standard equipment on 99 percent of vehicles -- vary widely in design and performance. All the systems tested by AAA are designed to...

AAA Members Can Get Free Car Check And Travel Bargains At AAA Hawaii Member Appreciation Day

August 22, 2016 Corporate Information, Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Travel

AAA Hawaii will host an Appreciation Day for members where they can obtain information about member benefits, learn about deals on upcoming travel packages and get a complimentary vehicle inspection by top auto mechanics. The Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, AAA Hawaii’s affiliated insurer, will be offering auto insurance information and a free gift with an auto insurance quote.

AAA Hawaii: Drivers Aren’t Securing Their Loads on the Road

August 11, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Transportation and Traffic Safety

More than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways during the past four years, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and AAA Hawaii. Road debris has resulted in approximately 39,000 injuries and more than 500...

AAA: Not All Gasoline Created Equal

July 07, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

New testing from AAA has uncovered significant differences in the quality of gasoline sold at fuel retailers in the United States. The independent laboratory testing compared gasolines that meet TOP TIER™ standards often marketed to consumers as having...

Advisory: NHTSA Seeks Public Help In Getting Honda, Acura Vehicles With Dangerous Airbags Repaired

July 01, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

AAA Hawaii is alerting motorists about a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warning to owners of 313,000 older Hondas and Acura vehicles not to drive their vehicles until their recalled Takata airbags are replaced. Cars located in humid...

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