AAA Goes Public With Concerns About E15
The American Automobile Association (AAA) issued a press release on Nov. 30 stating that 95 percent of consumers surveyed had not heard of E15, and only 5 percent of vehicles on the road have been approved for E15 use.
ASAAA Launches Legislative Education and Awareness Program
ASAAA program to educate state legislatures about value and quality of aftermarket debuted during AAIA Leadership Days.
Cost of Owning and Operating a Vehicle in the U.S. Increased 1.9 Percent in 2012, According to AAA
Fuel costs up 14.8 percent; tire costs up 4.2 percent.
AAA Executive Vice President Mark Brown Testifies Before the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources
Brown discusses the potential impact of rising gas prices on American travelers.
Roger McCollum Joins AAAS Board of Directors
AAAS Chairman Tommy Rogers of Rogers Automotive Supply in Alexander City, Ala., appointed McCollum to an unexpired term on the board.
Vehicle Spare Tires May Soon be a Thing of the Past, According to AAA
New standards set by the Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency require a combined 29.7 mpg for the 2012 model year, increasing to 34.1 mpg by 2016. One way to meet these standards is by reducing vehicle weight. A spare tire, related tools and a jack can weigh more than 40 lbs. – weight that can be eliminated without adding cost to the vehicle.
Joe Ward Joins AAAS Board of Directors
Ward established First Call Truck Parts in Tallahassee, Fla., in 2001.
Liz Burleson-Barrett Joins AAAS Board of Directors
AAAS Chairman of the Board Tommy Rogers, of Rogers Automotive Supply in Alexander City, Ala., appointed Barrett to an unexpired term on the board.
AAA Unveils North America’s First Roadside Assistance Truck Capable of Charging Electric Vehicles
During a news conference at the Plug-In 2011 Conference & Exposition, AAA announced it initially will deploy the trucks as a pilot program with mobile electric vehicle charging capability in six metropolitan areas across the U.S.
AAAS Conducts Annual ‘Capitol Days’ Lobbying Event in Tallahassee
The main issue AAAS addressed during Capitol Days was House Bill 5005, a bill to deregulate auto repair shops. AAAS opposes this legislation and says it would create significant public safety risks for consumers in Florida with no mechanism in place to require unregulated shops and individuals to comply with the same common sense safety, quality and training standards and certifications currently required of repair facilities.