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AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period beginning December 20 and ending January 1. This year’s forecast is a 2.2% increase over 2024, surpassing last year’s record of 119.7 million travelers. More than 5 million Ohioans are predicted to travel during the holiday season, up 2.5% from the same time period last …

– AAA projects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This year’s domestic travel forecast includes an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving. In Ohio, AAA predicts nearly 3.4 million will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, which is 2% higher than last year.  Due to …

The booming cruise industry is expected to kick off another record year in 2026, following what is turning out to be a better-than-expected 2025. AAA projects 21.7 million Americans will go on ocean cruises in 2026 and 20.7 million this year, a higher number than AAA originally projected for 2025. AAA is forecasting that the year-over-year increase will be an …

– AAA is reminding drivers that October through December marks deer-mating season, so the animals are more active and more likely to dart into the road, increasing the risk of a costly and potentially deadly collision. Deer can be spotted near roadways any time of the year, but drivers should be especially vigilant in the fall, and especially during times of darkness. …

If it feels like everyone has road rage these days, that’s because they probably do. A staggering 96% of drivers admit to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The study also found that more than one in 10 drivers admitted to engaging in violent actions in road …

For more than 70 years, AAA’s ‘Your Driving Costs’ analysis has offered valuable insights into vehicle ownership expenses. This year’s analysis shows that the total cost of owning and operating a new vehicle is $964.78 per month, or $11,577 annually, a $719 decline from 2024. Factors contributing to this decline include depreciation, lower finance charges, reduced fuel prices, and a shift …

The traditional summer travel season is nearing an end but if you are not confined by school schedules, travel could be just heating up. For those who can travel, the shoulder season may be their perfect season.  “With interest in travel high, more travelers are looking for bargains, and “shoulder” season offers a variety of benefits, including more options for …

– Advanced vehicle technology is becoming increasingly common, presenting both opportunities and challenges. AAA Automotive Engineers evaluated five passenger vehicles with low-speed-capable Active Driving Assistance (ADA) systems, also known as Traffic Jam Assistance, in heavy traffic. The study compared hands-on and hands-off ADA performance. Notable events occurred every 9 minutes on average. The most common events were cut ins and poor lane centering. …

Summer is wrapping up and college move-in season is kicking off. Whether students are heading off to college for the first time or returning to campus, it’s the perfect time for parents to make sure vehicles and other property are adequately covered by insurance and that students know how to guard their property and identity against theft. Review insurance coverageDorm …

Ohio — Whether it’s due to aggressiveness behind the wheel, distraction or a “me first” attitude, drivers choosing to run red lights cause more than 1,000 fatalities every year―putting not only their own lives at risk but those of other road users as well. National Stop on Red Week runs through August 9 and AAA is taking the opportunity to remind drivers …