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David Kirst takes on new role as AAA Insurance expands
•Mark Gruba•AAA News
AAA Western and Central New York is pleased to announce the promotion of David Kirst to Insurance Sales Manager. Read more
AAA advises motorists to be aware of battery issues
•Elizabeth Carey•Auto Services
National Battery Day is recognized annually on February 18. Read more
AAA testing examines effectiveness of Reverse AEB systems
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with rever Read more
International travel heats up for February break
•Elizabeth Carey•Travel and Maps
2024 is already proving to be a busy year for travel with travelers heading around the globe. Read more
National average rises while New York drivers see a decline in prices at the pump
•Valerie Puma•Gas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.20, up five cents from last Monday. Read more
AAA has advice for those celebrating the big game
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
The big game is Sunday and no matter which team you’re rooting for, AAA Western and Central New York wants to remind drive Read more
As we say goodbye to January, we enter the season of increasing pump prices
•Valerie Puma•Gas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.15, up four cents from last Monday. Read more
Trends include smaller ships, solo trips, and splurge-worthy suites
•Mark Gruba•Travel and Maps
Saturday, February 3, 2024, is “Take a Cruise Day,” and AAA sees firsthand that travelers are ready to set sail and enjoy  Read more
AAA reps on standby to assist consumers
•Elizabeth Carey•Insurance
Car enthusiasts, consumers and the curious will be heading downtown to the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center this week for Read more
Fluctuating oil prices, lower gas demand, and rising total supply could mean a rise in prices soon
•Valerie Puma•Gas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.11, up three cents from last Monday. Read more
AAA Western and Central New York urges travelers to plan ahead with vacation time
•Elizabeth Carey•Travel and Maps
National Plan for Vacation Day (NPVD) is Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Read more
AAA Research Points to Speed, Impairment, and Distraction as Likely Factors for Many Roadside Crashes
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Struck and killed – nearly four times more than reported. Read more
January 25th is National Florida Day
•Elizabeth Carey•Travel and Maps
Disney Month and National Florida Day are being recognized at AAA, and it’s no coincidence – Florida is always a hot spot  Read more
AAA offering in-person job interviews
•Elizabeth Carey•Insurance
AAA Western and Central New York is hiring motivated individuals with sales experience and customer service skills to join Read more
Demand is robust, but pump prices stay down thanks to rising supply levels
•Valerie Puma•Gas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.08, up one cent from last Monday. Read more
AAA WCNY Joins National Campaign to Empower Passengers to Speak Up for Their Own Safety
•Valerie Puma•Traffic Safety
Passengers accounted for 62 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Hig Read more
AAA reports uptick in battery problems across region as temperatures drop
•Elizabeth Carey•Auto Services
AAA is reporting an increase in call volume for dead batteries as temperatures fall. Read more
AAA offers advice to motorists as dead batteries, call volume rise
•Mark Gruba•Traffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York is reminding motorists to be prepared as another snowstorm approaches. Read more
Demand picks up, but pump prices stay down thanks to ample supply
•Elizabeth Carey•Gas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.07, down one cent from last Monday. Read more
Bills fans urged to use caution
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
After a weekend of severe winter weather in the Buffalo region, AAA Western and Central New York is sharing advice as clea Read more
Why now is the time to book a cruise, whether you're a regular or first-timer
•Elizabeth Carey•Travel and Maps
Spending time at sea looks different for every cruiser, and this year’s trends prove travelers are tailoring their cruisin Read more
Low demand for fuel post-holiday
•Elizabeth Carey•Gas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.08, down three cents from last Monday. Read more
Retreating oil prices give drivers relief at pump
•Mark Gruba•Gas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.10, down three cents from last Tuesday. Read more
AAA urges the public to end 2023 safely
•Elizabeth Carey•Traffic Safety
AAA Western and Central New York encourages motorists to be extra vigilant this holiday season and to celebrate responsibl Read more
New York gas prices continue to drop
•Mark Gruba•Gas Prices
Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.13, up six cents from last Monday. Read more