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Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The best thing motorists can do to stay safe is to give themselves extra time to get where they are going.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Steady snow keeps roadside assistance businesses steady. AAA says it's helped 1200 members with vehicle problems during the season's first significant snowfall.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  If you're traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday next week, you're not alone. More people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving compared to last year.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  After American Airlines announces it will lay-off 843 workers at JFK Airport by Christmas, CNY Central's Dora Scheidell finds out how it will impact Central New Yorkers and their holiday plans.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  It's never a good time to be a broken down motorist on the side of the road. In this heat, it's practically unbearable. Rising temperatures could be causing some problems for your car.

Monday, June 04, 2012  If high gas prices got you thinking about canceling your summer travel plans you may want to reconsider.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  A teenage driver's risk of dying in an accident increases dramatically when there are other teens in the car, and plummets when there's an adult looking on, according to a study by AAA's safety foundation.

Friday, December 23, 2011  More Americans are expected to take long trips this holiday season - and in many parts of the country it looks to be smooth sailing.

Monday, December 19, 2011  If you're planning to travel for the holidays this week, you're not alone.

Friday, November 18, 2011  This Thanksgiving, 42.5 million people in the United States are expected to hit the road to visit family and friends - the highest number of holiday travelers since the start of the recession.

Friday, June 10, 2011  AAA says 7 of the 10 deadliest days on the road fall in May, June and July.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Prices may be soaring at the pump, but AAA doesn't expect that to impact travel for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  It looks like Central New York is bucking the trend when it comes to driving on fumes.

Friday, April 08, 2011  The U.S. State Department has announced that its "Passport Day in the USA" has been cancelled due to the looming possibility of a federal government shutdown.

Tuesday, April 05, 2011  Buying a car can be one of the biggest purchases many people make. But do you know just how expensive owning and operating a car can be?