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Pump Prices Bring Tricks and Treats

Pump Prices Bring Tricks and Treats

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (October 30, 2017) – In Virginia, gas prices are beginning to rise slightly as Halloween approaches. The current average price for gas in the Commonwealth is $2.26, which is one cent more than last week and 18 higher than last year....


Virginia’s Gas Prices Back on the Top Ten Largest Decreases

Virginia’s Gas Prices Back on the Top Ten Largest Decreases

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA., (October 23, 2017) – Virginia is for lovers, as the saying goes. Now, there is one more thing to love about Virginia and that would be the lower gas prices. Currently, the average price for a gallon of regular gas is $2.25, which is...


New Vehicle Systems Create Dangerous Increase In Distractions

New Vehicle Systems Create Dangerous Increase In Distractions

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (Oct. 5, 2017) - New vehicle infotainment systems take drivers’ eyes and attention off the road and hands off the wheel for potentially dangerous periods of time, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety....


Truck Safety Technology Can Prevent 63,000 Crashes Each Year

Truck Safety Technology Can Prevent 63,000 Crashes Each Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. (Sept. 21, 2017)- Equipping large trucks with advanced safety technologies has the potential to prevent up to 63,000 truck related crashes each year, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In 2015, large...


AAA Offers Safety Tips As Hurricane Jose Passes

AAA Offers Safety Tips As Hurricane Jose Passes

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (September 18, 2017) – As Hurricane Jose draws near the coast, AAA Tidewater urges motorists to be extremely careful on the road. The heavy rains and strong winds associated with hurricanes can quickly reduce visibility and create...



Early Effects of Harvey are Minimal on Virginia Gas

Early Effects of Harvey are Minimal on Virginia Gas

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (August 28, 2017) - As Hurricane Harvey blasted Texas, gas prices shot up across the country. However, the early effects of the storm are minimal on gas prices in Virginia so far. The Commonwealth is ranked 7th least expensive gas...


AAA Reveals True Cost of Vehicle Ownership

AAA Reveals True Cost of Vehicle Ownership

  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (August 23, 2017) – Owning and operating a new vehicle in 2017 will cost a driver an average of $8,469 annually, or $706 each month, according to a new study from AAA. The annual evaluation of driving costs reveals that small...


Backseat Passengers May Be Risking It All

Backseat Passengers May Be Risking It All

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (August 8, 2017) - Seatbelts are one of the most important safety systems in a motor vehicle.  Highway safety advocates have fought for years to educate and ensure that seat belts are being used correctly every time with every...


AAA Offers Driving Tips for Heavy Rain

AAA Offers Driving Tips for Heavy Rain

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., (August 7, 2017) – Heavy rain and possible flooding associated with the storm can quickly reduce visibility and create dangerous driving conditions on area roads. AAA reminds motorists to take extra precautions when driving in...

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