With an increase in skimming devices being discovered at gas stations this year, AAA warns drivers to be extra cautious about paying at the pump. Unfortunately, this could happen to anybody; AAA Public Affairs Manager Greg Seiter had his card skimmed at a gas station on the south side of Indianapolis just a few weeks ago. Continue reading
AAA Urges Motorists Not to Hunt Pokémon While Driving
The AAA Hoosier Motor Club is now on the list of groups warning of the dangers of Pokémon Go. The augmented-reality gaming app allows players to use their phones to hunt characters hiding in the real world. AAA calls the game a “very dangerous distraction” for those attempting to play it while driving, saying it dramatically increases drivers’ risk of getting in a crash. Continue reading
Indiana Gas Prices Among Highest in Country
Indiana gas prices have reached the list of the top 10 most expensive in the country. According to the AAA Hoosier Motor Club, Indiana is now has the eighth highest state average. Continue reading
AAA Predicts Increase in Memorial Day Travel
More than 820,000 Hoosiers are expected to travel over the Memorial Day weekend, according to projections from the AAA Hoosier Motor Club. That’s an increase of more than 16,000 from last year. AAA says just over 747,000 of them will drive, while nearly 41,000 will fly. Continue reading
AAA Raises Awareness of Driver Education During Teen Driver Safety Week
The AAA Hoosier Motor Club is working to keep new drivers safe. Continue reading
Gasoline Prices on Upward Trend
Motorists saw gasoline prices on a downward trend for several months, but for the past few days the price has increased slightly.
According to AAA Hoosier Motor Club, prices for unleaded gasoline declined a record 123 consecutive days to $2.03 a gallon. The price increased last week for the first time since Sept. 25 of last year.
Historically Low Gas Prices Await Holiday Travelers
Hitting the road this holiday weekend will not put as big a pinch on your pocketbook. Gas prices are at their lowest level in five years, according to AAA Hoosier Motor Club. That’s good news for the 43.1 million travelers planning to drive more than 50 miles from home. That’s the highest projected travel volume since 2007. Continue reading
Fourth of July Holiday Traffic to Pick up This Year
This Fourth of July holiday will find more travelers than last year.
AAA Hoosier Motor Club estimates that 41 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the holiday weekend from Wednesday to Sunday which is an increase from 2013.
Gas Price Statistics and Outlook
The National average for regular unleaded gas in March was $3.50 which is 17 cents higher than in February but the lowest price for the month since 2010.
According to the AAA Hoosier Motor Club, March prices averaged $3.69 per gallon in 2013 and $3.82 per gallon in 2012.
The Next Weather Hazard? Potholes
A relentless combination of frigid temperatures, snow and ice are already combining to produce significant potholes on Indiana roadways and AAA Hoosier Motor Club wants to help motorists protect themselves and their vehicles.