Motorists
Consumers Reach Tipping Point on Gas Prices Spike
Survey Reveals Dramatic Behavior Changes
BETHESDA, MD – Nov. 7, 2007 – With gas prices heading for $4 a gallon, consumers are making dramatic changes in driving and vehicle care behavior to save money, according to results of a new study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
Nearly six in 10 people surveyed claim their driving behavior has changed due to rising gas prices. One-third of motorists surveyed stated that they would made changes when the price of gasoline reached $3 a gallon, and another 32 percent would invoke driving behavior changes if prices reach $4 a gallon, according to the survey conducted by Opinion Research Corporation.
AAA Warns Motorists New Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Should Not Replace Monthly Tire Pressure Checks
Waiting until tire pressure warning light comes on can be dangerous for motorists
Orlando, Fla. - 10/30/2007 -- As 2008 model year vehicles hit the road, motorists will find they are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that illuminate an on-dash warning light when the pressure in one or more tires is low. However, AAA warns motorists that the TPMS should not replace monthly tire pressure checks.
Federal law mandates that all 2008 and newer vehicles must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system. However, the systems are calibrated not to trigger the warning light until a tire is at least 25 percent under inflated—well below the pressure required for safe driving.
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