Are you an AAA member looking to plan a quick get-away, or send your loved one flowers this Valentine’s Day? AAA offers discounts for all things that say, “I love you”.  Last year AAA’s 52 million members used their membership cards to save nearly $2 billion dollars on hotels, jewelry, books, clothing and more.

"Most members are aware of the discounts available for planning a romantic getaway, but we are committed to providing additional benefits and discounts for AAA members on everyday expenses including gift giving for loved ones," said Gail Acebes, director, AAA Partnership Programs. "The same card that provides peace of mind with emergency roadside rescue and free travel guides and maps can provide savings on household repairs, pet care, jewelry and more."

Looking to plan a romantic get-away? AAA offers discounts from Amtrak, many parking lots close to airports and tours. AAA is partnered with hotel chains like Best Western, Hilton, Hyatt and Marriot (just to…

The 2012 Customer Retention Study was released earlier this week – and showed Jeep having a 51% customer retention rate which was up an amazing 17% over 2010.

There are many reasons why people decide to change the type of car they drive – it’s old, more space is needed, or they just want an upgrade. Unfortunately, when people change the type of car they drive – many times they will also change brands. 33% of people who switched vehicle brands during their last vehicle purchase said that their previous brand did not offer the type of vehicle that they wanted. Other key reasons contribute to their decision for switching as well, including vehicle cost (both cost of ownership and service), too many problems with the vehicle and lack of resale value.

"Many automotive brands are expanding their array of models in an attempt to capture more buyers, but this isn't enough in and of itself," said Raffi Festekjian, director of automotive product research at J.D. Power and…