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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 …

 From sea to shining sea―and from Cincinnati to Toledo ― AAA is projecting strong travel volume for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. A record-breaking 72.2 million travelers across the US, including 3.45 million Ohioans, are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the July 4 holiday. “Travelers are revving up for a busy Fourth of July travel period across the …

With a record number of older cars on U.S. roadways – and the related   increased risk of a breakdown – AAA is urging summer travelers to take precautionary measures before hitting the road. According to S&P Global Mobility, the average age of vehicles on American roadways is a record 12.8 years old, which is a full two months older than last year …