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AWARE Offers Auto Financing Tips for Workforce Facing Tough Times [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 83 days 22 hours 40 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Preserving or finding employment is foremost on the minds of many Americans this Labor Day as the country deals with record high levels of unemployment. Recognizing that they need reliable transportation, some job seekers may be looking for another car, which is why knowing some fundamentals of vehicle financing is so important during today's tough economic times, says the Americans Well-informed on Auto Retailing Economics (AWARE).
AAA predicts a bit more Thanksgiving travel in the Rockies this year
American City Business Journals | 4 days 9 hours 14 minutes ago
Some 2.5 million people in Colorado and other Rocky Mountain states will travel 50 miles or more over the Thanksgiving weekend, the American Automobile Association predicts.
Laura Catalano Joins MWW Group, Leads Public Affairs For Washington, D.C. Office [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 75 days 22 hours 9 minutes ago
...led communications programs for the American Trucking Associations, American Chemistry Council, Enterprise Rent...public affairs advocacy campaign for the American Automobile Manufacturers Association to help build support for the industry...
Japanese Automakers Increase Investment and R&D in America [Press Release]
Business Wire | 39 days 22 hours 15 minutes ago
Japanese automakers increased investment in the U.S. by more than $1 billion in 2008 to a total of $33.67 billion, according to a new report, “Contributing to the Future of the American Automobile Industry,” published today by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).
Encantado, an Auberge Resort Honored as First and Only AAA 5-Diamond Property in New Mexico; 18-Month-Old Santa Fe Resort And Terra Restaurant Bring New Level Of Luxury And Service To The Region
HotelsMag.com | 12 days 22 hours 40 minutes ago
SANTA FE, N.M., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Encantado, an Auberge Resort, has been awarded the coveted Five Diamond Award by American Automobile Association (AAA), positioning the property as the first and only AAA Five Diamond resort in New Mexico. As Santa Fe celebrates its 400th anniversary, the region moves into the future, offering guests a new level of luxury, courtesy of Encantado, its first-ever, full-service luxury resort.
12 money-saving tips for renting a car
USA TODAY | 6 days 4 hours 58 minutes ago
In a tough economy business travelers must find new ways to economize. One area often overlooked is the cost of renting a car. Here are 12 of my favorite tips for saving money when renting a car.
Indy racers: rush job was their undoing
Canada.com | 11 days 22 hours 6 minutes ago
As the 1920s drew to a close, officials of the Indianapolis 500-mile race were becoming alarmed at the spiralling cost of racing.
Insurance association loses 2 major members
PCI SmartBrief | 38 days 10 hours 11 minutes ago
United Services Automobile Association and ACE Ltd., two of the largest members of the American Insurance Association, have announced they will not...Insurance Group Inc. has joined rival association PCI.
Driver in fatal crash had 15 convictions for license violations
Chicago Tribune | 19 days 8 hours 39 minutes ago
Cited more than a dozen times for driving without a valid license, James E. Cox didn't get off the road but kept on driving, according to records.
Gas prices jump 20 cents over week
American City Business Journals | 41 days 19 hours 52 minutes ago
Optimism about the economy has sent gas prices back up in the Tri-State, after a week’s lull.
Road to safety: Legislators must curb more than texting
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | 12 days 8 hours 57 minutes ago
The state House Transportation Committee took a step yesterday toward making Pennsylvania's roads and highways a bit safer. It unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Democrat Joe Markosek of Monroeville to prohibit text messaging while driving.
Ban nears for texting at the wheel
Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio) | 38 days 16 hours 42 minutes ago
Well, it's about time.Ohio is finally moving toward outlawing DWT ? driving while texting.
Motorists reminded to turn off technology
Daily Journal (International Falls, Minn.), The | 33 days 56 minutes ago
National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 19-23
Silver Lining for Bad Economy: Traffic Deaths Drop
Washington Post, The | 44 days 17 hours 59 minutes ago
The upside of near-10 percent unemployment is that there are fewer cars on the road, and the number of traffic fatalities hit an all-time low in the first six months of this year.
Curious case of a phantom intersection
Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.) | 27 days 9 hours 55 minutes ago
If an intersection goes away, should the stop signs go with it?
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Company Overview
| Company: | American Automobile Association |
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| Industry: | Membership Organizations |
| Website: | http://www.aaa.com |
This isn't your great-grandfather's American Automobile Association (AAA). The not-for-profit organization is best known for providing emergency roadside assistance to its members. AAA has extending its reach into other areas, however, such as offering a variety of financial and travel-arrangement services (foreign currency exchange and travelers checks), as well. The organization offers its members credit cards, insurance, and vehicle financing. AAA operates travel agencies and publishes maps and travel guides, to boot. AAA and its affiliated 70-odd auto clubs maintain about 1,100 facilities to serve more than 50 million members that span the US and Canada. AAA was founded in 1902.
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