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WASHINGTON, DC (May 15, 2023) - AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead.

“This is expected to be the third busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2000, when AAA started tracking holiday travel,” said Paula Twidale, Senior Vice President of AAA Travel. “More Americans are planning trips and booking them earlier, despite inflation. This summer travel season could be one for the record books, especially at airports.”

Power steering offers a level of convenience that revolutionizes the driving experience. It uses fluid pressure to make turning your vehicle easier, so you no longer have to struggle with unyielding mechanisms when navigating bends and turns in the road.

The ability to navigate around curves and corners with ease is a major perk of modern driving. However, when your car’s power steering system starts failing or needs fluid replacement, driving becomes more difficult than usual — thankfully there are several common problems that could be the cause! If you notice any of these problems, you should start looking for power steering repairs near you.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 2, 2023) — Since Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by a penny to $3.37, which is still two cents less than a week ago. One reason could be an increase in demand, as the cost of oil has barely budged for the past few weeks. 

“Another reason is that the seasonal switch to summer blend gasoline is underway, which may account for this bounce in pump prices,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, “This blend is designed to lower emissions during the summer and is more expensive to refine. Switching to summer blend usually adds about five to ten cents to the price of gasoline.”

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand jumped from 8.91 million to 9.11 million b/d last week. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks decreased by nearly 1 million bbl to 239.2 million bbl last week. The increase in gas demand, amid tighter supplies, has contributed to rising pump prices. If demand continues to grow, drivers will likely continue to see pump prices increase.

Today’s national average of $3.37 is 12 cents less than a month ago and 28 cents less than a year ago.

Today we are taking a look under the hood of a 2006 Dodge 4x4 2500. This vehicle has suffered corrosion damage. Corrosion can occur when driving on streets that have been salted or in areas with salty air. This salt can also result in a faulty wheel bearing. When your vehicle suffers from damaged wheel bearings, your ABS light may come on because the signal is damaged due to the damaged wheel bearing. A damaged wheel bearing can break, and the entire wheel can come off the vehicle. This is a huge safety concern for the vehicle's passengers and other people on the road.

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Fort Worth, TX (March 6, 2023) – The ASE Education Foundation and Goodguys Rod and Custom Association are joining forces to showcase the wide array of career paths available in the world of hot rodding and automotive service.

Through this new program, the ASE Education Foundation, along with Goodguys and their partners, will work as a community to enlighten students from across the country about automotive careers with a focus on design and engineering, manufacturing, mechanical, fabrication, paint, marketing, media and sales disciplines.

“Goodguys events are ideal to bring together future professionals and the companies that drive the industry. Goodguys events are not only fun, but they give students the chance to learn about available educational, scholarship and career opportunities and interact with automotive professionals from diverse industry backgrounds.” said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. “The automotive service industry needs qualified talent more than ever and our new partnership with Goodguys will help publicize the industry’s need for a well-trained, better-prepared future workforce.”

America’s Favorite Car Show returns to Scottsdale for its 40th anniversary season of Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times! Grab your family and friends and head on out to WestWorld of Scottsdale the weekend of March 17th thru 19th for the Goodguys 13th FiTech Fuel Injection Spring Nationals presented by Grundy Insurance!

March 17-19, 2023

WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 North Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

See over 2,500 of the southwest’s finest 1998 & older hot rods, trucks, customs, muscle cars and classics! Don’t miss Goodguys’ Classic Performance Products AutoCross racing series action featuring the G-Comp by Speedway Motors “Spring Shootout” on Saturday! Experience a tire smokin’ burnout competition and earth-shakin’ Nitro Thunderfest vintage dragster exhibition!

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT THE GOODGUYS 14TH FITECH FUEL INJECTION SPRING NATIONALS PRESENTED BY GRUNDY INSURANCE

March 15-17, 2023

WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 North Pima Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

The Goodguys shows are for all Hot Rod and Classic Car fans alike. Whether it's your first show or tenth trip out we are very excited to have you come out for the day or stay for the whole weekend!

SHOW FEATURES

Over 2,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, Imports and Trucks thru '99

Goodguys AutoCross - Featuring the Autocross series G Comp by Speedway Motors "Spring Shootout"

Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition

Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral

AutoCross Bar & Grill

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2023) - The Big Picture – Helping stranded motorists on the side of the road should not be one of America’s most lethal jobs, but it is. On average, two emergency responders, including tow workers, are struck and killed every month by a driver who fails to obey the law by moving over to an adjacent lane and allowing the roadside rescuers the space to operate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roadside crashes are notably deadly for tow workers. Government data shows that tow operators are killed at a rate of almost 43 deaths per 100,000 workers, compared to just three for all other industries.

“We examined this safety challenge because these crashes are avoidable if drivers slow down and move over to allow roadside workers the space to carry out their duties safely,” said Dr. David Yang, president and executive director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “We must help motorists see and react appropriately whenever an emergency responder is on the side of the road.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The recent surge in gas prices caused by frigid weather and robust holiday road travel may be ending. While the national average price rose daily starting on Christmas Eve, when it was $3.09, the steam may have run out as pump prices flattened and then fell by a penny over the weekend. The national average for a gallon of gas rose seven cents since last week to $3.28.

“As we head toward February, pump prices will likely dip, barring any jolt in the global oil market,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “But it is likely that the national average prices we saw heading into Christmas may have been the lows for this winter.”

According to data from the Energy Information Administration, gas demand dropped from 9.33 million to 7.51 million b/d last week. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks fell by 300,000 bbl to 222.7 million bbl. Lower gasoline demand has contributed to limiting increases in pump prices.

Over time, modern vehicles have become more sophisticated. With many different features integrated into today’s automobiles, the maintenance and repairs needed have also become more complicated as well.

Dealing with the process of getting your vehicle repaired can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be as long as you can find the nearest mechanic to you that’s trustworthy and reputable.

No need to feel overwhelmed about unexpected repairs or routine maintenance. All you need to do is look for a good auto shop that you can trust, and it all starts with knowing where and what to look for.

When it comes to finding the best mechanic near you, you have three main choices; independent shops, chain stores, and dealerships.

Independent auto repair shops
Independent shops are found in local areas and are operated by people who have been in the auto industry for years. They’re an excellent option if you’re looking for the nearest mechanic to you that can handle common repairs and regular maintenance. They may not be able to handle specialized services, but they can provide common auto services and repair work at a cheaper cost.