Latest news for The AA 
Dramatic reduction in road congestion linked to economic slowdown(03/09/2009)
According to a new report published by Trafficmaster and the AA, since the subsequent economic decline when the credit crunch began two years ago, there has been a dramatic 31% reduction in road congestion across all major motorways and trunk roads. Furthermore, the report also shows that congestion levels have become inextricably linked to major financial events and the economic climate, such as rising fuel prices and the collapse of Northern... [more]
Tailgating is extremely annoying and very dangerous(01/09/2009)
Tailgaters are the UK’s most irritating road users and more needs to be done to tackle the menace of ‘close following’ according to a new campaign. The habit of driving too close to the car in front was voted as the most irritating behaviour of other drivers by 36 per cent of road users in an AA/Populus survey of over 14,500 AA members, conducted to launch the Autocar/AA Drive Better Campaign. And not only is tailgating extremely annoying, it... [more]
Liftsharing is the modern hitch-hiking(29/06/2009)
Hitchhiking is often overlooked but it’s the cheapest form of transport and the 'greenest' form of road transport. Sensible precautions should be taken, though, like hitching in pairs and informing a friend or relative of your route. And harness technology to stay safe – when you get into a car, announce “I’m just going to text the registration number to my partner” or whoever. Liftsharing is the modern hitch-hiking where lifts are sorted onli... [more]
Scrappage scheme paid by fuel duty bombshell(23/04/2009)
The AA has welcomed the Chancellor’s plans for a vehicle scrappage scheme whereby the consumer will receive a benefit of £2,000 (£1000 government grant and £1000 from vehicle manufacturers) if they cash in vehicles registered before 31 July 1999, but attacked the unexpected plans to hike fuel duty by 2p per litre in September as a “body blow” and “fuel duty bombshell”. In effect, motorists will be paying for the scrappage scheme at the pumps. ... [more]
Majority of motorists enjoy driving and cannot imagine life without the car(04/08/2008)
The results from the AA/Populus panel show that drivers are still very dependent on their cars. Three per cent of male drivers would consider giving up their wife or partner rather than their car. Two per cent of females would also consider ditching their husband or boyfriend rather than their car. Other things that AA members would consider giving up rather than the car were: Drinking - 15% Holiday - 15% Flat screen TV - 14% Smoking - 1... [more]
Top tips to save fuel(07/04/2008)
Fuel is the single biggest motoring cost so with UK pump prices at an all-time high and rapidly accelerating towards the £5 a gallon mark, businesses and drivers need to take action to keep petrol and diesel bills in check. Latest figures from the AA, which monitors pump prices across the UK, reveal that diesel costs an average 109.2p per litre and petrol an average 104.4p per litre - 110p signifies £5 a gallon. A year ago the price of a li... [more]
Renault supplies the AA fleet of roadside assistance vehicles(11/02/2008)
With 15 million members relying on the AA to assist them should their vehicle breakdown, the AA also needs vehicles it can depend on and the Renault Trafic has been selected for its reliability, quality, interior space, driver comfort and practicality. Renault UK will continue to supply the UK’s largest breakdown service provider, the AA, with a fleet of Renault Trafic vans, which will be used as roadside assistance vehicles. The AA has taken ... [more]
3 year 100,000 mile warranty for Renault Trafic and Master(06/01/2008)
With effect from 1st January 2008, Renault’s Trafic and Master ranges will be sold with a 3 year/100,000 mile warranty. The new terms reflect the company’s commitment to quality, as well as bringing both vehicles in line with New Laguna, which was the company’s first product to benefit from the extended warranty terms in October last year. Applicable to every Trafic and Master van, base vehicle and Commercial Passenger Vehicle registered in th... [more]
Other car news
China passenger car sales up 55 pct in February (AP via Yahoo! News)
China's passenger car sales climbed 55 percent from a year earlier in February, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reported Tuesday.
Car sales finally start to speed up (Western People)
CAR sales in Mayo soared last month, giving the industry a much needed boost. 282 new cars were driven out of forecourts in the county in February, compared to 161 for the same month last year – an increase of 75 per cent.
China passenger car sales up 55 percent in Feb (AP via Yahoo! News)
China's passenger car sales climbed 55 percent from a year earlier in Feburary, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reported Tuesday.
Industry posts 36.6% growth in car sales in first 2 months, highest in 14 years (Manila Bulletin)
Total car sales went up 36.6 percent in the first two months this year, an all-time high year to date growth since 1996 as February sales of 12,573 units brought the year to date sales to 24,336 units versus 17,818 units in the same period last year, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) reported.
Feb car sales rise 33% y-o-y: Industry (The Economic Times)
Feb car sales rise 33% y-o-y: IndustryFeb car sales rise 33% y-o-y: Industry
Toyota Incentives Trigger Bounce in Industry Sales, According to Edmunds.com (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SANTA MONICA, Calif.----Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has evaluated early March car sales and determined that so far this month, sales industrywide are stronger than they’ve been in nearly a year.
Businesses driving car sales (GMA News)
Car sales continued to grow in February, largely due to demand for vehicles for business use, industry data released on Tuesday showed.
China passenger car sales up 55 pct in February (San Francisco Chronicle)
China's passenger car sales climbed 55 percent from a year earlier in February, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reported Tuesday. Sales of cars, commercial vehicles and SUVs rose... Sport utility vehicle - Passenger car - China - Commercial vehicle - Business and Economy
Businesses driving car sales (BusinessWorld Online)
CAR SALES continued to grow in February, largely due to demand for vehicles for business use, industry data released yesterday showed.
China car sales soar (CBC.ca)
China's passenger car sales in February climbed 55 per cent from a year earlier, despite a long national holiday, on strong demand for smaller cars and sport utility vehicles, an industry group reportes.
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