AAA Northeast Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode we talk with Courtney Lindwurm Program Engineering Manager at General Motors about the EV Hummer
Hear from two AAA roadside technicians who were struck by motorists
Treat everybody like it was your family, so no one gets hurt. Keep your eyes open. If you don’t move over, you’re going to kill somebody. Put the cell phone down. A text can wait. It’s simple, have some compassion. We put our lives on the line every day to help other people. This is our office, we don’t have four walls and a roof to protect us." - Ken Young, Rhode Island Fleet
“Of course slow down, move over. Pay attention to driving, and put the phones down. Pay attention to everything around you, otherwise, you’ll put somebody else in a position just like this.” – Jay Lynk, Connecticut Fleet
Here is the video https://northeast.aaa.com/community/traffic-safety/slow-down.html#:~:text=Do%20your%20part%20to%20keep,move%20to%20the%20adjacent%20lane
In this episode we talked about winter car care tips, safe driving and surviving the winter in New England
In this episode Dave Raposa the Managing Director of Public Affairs for AAA Northeast chats with the experts at the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety about aggressive driving. The discussion looks at the perceptions attitudes and behaviors, as it relates to aggressive driving. For more information go to www.aaafoundation.org
In this episode it is a slippery morning here in Massachusetts and we discuss safe driving and winter car prep. Listen live https://wpkz.net
Nearly 79% of American drivers admit to aggressive behavior when behind the wheel, a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey reports, with speeding as most common transgression.
The AAA survey also supports the perception that men are the biggest offenders, but before anyone says, “I told you so,” women are not far behind:
- 52% of men vs. 44% of women report speeding at least 15 miles per hour above the limit on highways;
- 35% of men vs. 28% of women report honking or gesturing at other drivers;
- 32% of men vs. 21% of women report driving aggressively or tailgating; and
- 32% of men vs. 30% of women report running red lights.
In this episode we · talk about headlights and Road hazards to look out for, the danger of glare from illegal LED low-beam replacement bulbs
· What you need to know about your car headlights, · How often you should replace your headlights and how often people typically do replace their headlights. The value of proactive headlight maintenance. Give it a listen!
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In this episode of AAA Car Conversations we chat with automotive data analyst for Consumer Reports Steven Elek. For the first time ever a Toyota brand was not at the top of the list
Yahoo Finance’s Alexis Christoforous and Robert Sinclair of AAA Northeast discuss Thanksgiving weekend travel.
For many years I joined Joe Cugini on this station during the year and on Thanksgiving and that tradition continues with Betty-Jo
In a continuing series of interesting interviews about the state of transportation in Connecticut and beyond
In this episode jay and I talk about car care, car repair, road service, batteries and getting your car set for winter.
The need for speed a conversation with goes into a deep discussion about speeding as well as other serious driver issues.
Joanna Frageorgia AAA's Traffic safety specialist chats with Dr. Joel Cooper. Dr. Cooper received a PhD in cognition and neural science in 2010 from the University of Utah. Dr. Cooper has spent the last decade investigating issues in driver distraction, multi-tasking behavior, skill acquisition, and Nonlinear Dynamical Systems. Give it a listen
In this episode we hear from Lisa Teed about the soon to be introduced Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV
In this episode we talk with Kelly Funkhouser Program Manager, Vehicle Interface Testing; Head of Connected and Automated Vehicles at Consumer Reports
Lucid motors in the next six months will be bringing a luxury electric car to market that is capable of a 500 mile range, which also develops over 1000horsepower.
Age-Friendly RI Radio Hour - 10-14-20 -Diana Gugliotta from AAA Northeast From: WPRV - Age-Friendly RI Radio Hour
Ford used their resources and created a completely new designed ventilator in just a few days using off the shelf parts and materials from the Ford F-150. In addition Ford produced 20 million face shields, all to help keep medical front line staff safe.
In this episode we talk with Gabe Shenhar, the associate director of the Auto Test Center at Consumer Reports about charging stations and what you need to know.
In this episode John Paul talks withJulie Blackley of www.iseecars.com about what is going on with the used car market and why a former rental could be your best choice
There is always a concern about electric vehicles and the possibility of Lithium-Ion batteries exploding. Nanotech has developed a battery with more energy, better cycle life than lithium-ion batteries and they don't catch fire
In this episode AAA's Car Doctor John Paul chats with Ed Loh senior vice president of MotorTrend about the 2020 Le Mans 24 Race
In this episode AAA's Diana Gigliotta and John Paul discuss the latest study from the AAA Foundation of Traffic Safety regarding advanced driver assistance features on the newest vehicles. Some work, some don't and all can be over relied on.
NHTSA just came out with a new application for you phone that will notify you if your car is or has a open recall
In this episode John Paul chats with the Executive Editor of US News and World Report about cars and Covid, best cars for teens and fun rides
Learn about the latest research into vehicle hacking and cybersecurity issues by joining a conversation with Justin Cappos of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Robert Sinclair of AAA Northeast.
John Paul AAA's Car Doctor talks about car design, kids getting into car design and what makes good design.
Less traffic has lead to higher speeds, more tickets and increased fatalities. Here from experts about what is going on
More Massachusetts residents have been working from home due to the coronavirus, but unfortunately, speeding — and fatalities — on our roadways is increasing. Excessive speeds have grave implications for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. AAA and other transportation experts discuss this alarming trend and consider approaches for getting people to slow down and prioritize safety. Subscribe to AAA Northeast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2UnmKML For more of AAA Northeast, please visit: https://bit.ly/33zfL7n- Join or Renew your AAA Membership: https://bit.ly/2J40X7m- Like us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ws9PAW- Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2IZrgvD- Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3bgVINV- Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/398tGme- Your AAA Magazine: https://bit.ly/2Wtt1ZI
Fran Mayko stops by WATR every two weeks to talk about everything AAA this time it was about Memorial Day Travel
I got a chance to talk with Mike about how he is working to keep his staff and his customers safe during the Covid crisis.
In this episode I talk with Jeremy Randall and Dan Strollo about driving on multi-lane roads. This is multi-part series geared to parents of kids that are learning to drive.
This episode features John Paul AAA's Car Doctor with Jamie Page Deaton of US News and World Report and we talk all things automotive with a lively audience from Maine
In this episode Mark-the-Moderator asks us about first memories of cars, favorite cars and a vehicle adventure
This is a the audio of a television interview about what is happening in the gasoline market and how prices are changing
John talks with host Bruce about your car sitting idle during this Corona virus emergency and what you can do to make sure your car will be okay.
In this episode Robert Sinclair talks about how the pandemic and lack of travel and how it relates to gas prices
Here is today's line up Shaun McGee of VP of Finance for AAA talks about refinancing your car loan, then Marcy Fisher, director global body exterior and interior engineering for Ford to talks about how Ford is to Produce Powered Air-Purifying Respirators, Masks for COVID-19 Protection in Two Michigan Facilities; Scaling Up Production of Gowns and Testing Collection Kits and round out the program we talk with Warren Waugh who owns Porsche Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi BMW, Mercedes, Acura, Mini dealerships and how he is dealing with the Corona Virus and finish up with Robert from Tyngsboro who has a question about brake wear.
AAA's manager or student lending talks with Rhode Island radio's Bruce Newbury about college loans and refinancing
In this episode Don again helps educate the public about student lending and refinancing
In this episode AAA's Fran Mayko talks about where gas prices are this week. Additionally Fran talks with host Steve Noxon about how AAA through community outreach is helping a local Connecticut company Thermaxx deliver protective gear for first-responders. Thermaxx re-tooled their production line to go from insulation jackets for pipes and water heaters to personal protection gowns
In this episode AAA's Shaun McGee talks with radio host about refinancing any loans to take advantage of low interest. This interview was with Justin Saunders of Cape Cod Broadcast in Hyannis Massachusetts
On this episode Don Kerr talks with host Steve Noxon of Talk of the Town about the new rules of student lending based on the US CARES Act.
In this episode John Paul AAA's Car Doctor and traffic safety expert talk with the hosts at the K-Zone