The AA in the news

Fuel prices are surging in South Africa, prompting the Automobile Association to urge the government to cut fuel taxes to alleviate the economic burden on consumers.

AA Media launched "The Great British Detour" campaign to encourage travelers to explore off-the-beaten-path locations across Britain.

The AA and Jetour South Africa are engaged in a contentious dispute over the payload capacity ratings and testing of Jetour T1 and T2 vehicles, leading to conflicting figures and concerns for owners.

The AA appoints Laura Harvey as Corporate Affairs Director as President Edmund King transitions to a part-time role, both working to advocate for drivers.

The AA urges the government to act on PetroSA's contaminated-fuel scandal, calling for N-methylaniline to be added to the national petrol standard and demanding transparency on liabilities.

AA Ireland faces scrutiny and admits to overcharging existing travel insurance customers by as much as 300% due to an internal pricing control issue, promising refunds to 213 affected customers.

The Langdale Chase Hotel in the Lake District was awarded the AA Inspectors’ Choice 5 Red Stars for 2026-2027, recognizing its exceptional quality and service after a multi-million-pound restoration.

The AA is appointing a new corporate affairs director as Edmund King, their current comms guru, steps down after nearly two decades.

Edmund King OBE is reducing his full-time role at The AA, and Laura Harvey will join as corporate affairs director in November.

The AA's survey reveals strong public support for a UK-wide rollout of graduated driving licence restrictions for new drivers, similar to Northern Ireland's new scheme.

AA Cars launched its 2026 'used car favourites,' a curated list of 35 cars and vans in seven categories, to help buyers navigate the used car market.

The AA warns that a Euro NCAP five-star safety rating doesn't guarantee complete protection for drivers, as many drivers misunderstand its implications.

The AA ranked Hatter's Farm in Essex as the UK's top pumpkin patch for 2026 based on multiple factors, offering various pumpkin-related activities and easy access from London.

The AA's new campaign uses emotional storytelling, featuring a hamster named Pinky, to highlight the compassionate service of its patrol drivers.

Langdale Chase, a Daniel Thwaites property, received the AA Inspectors' Choice 5 Red Stars for 2026–2027, the highest honor in British hospitality, after a multi-million-pound restoration.

The 2026 AA Hospitality Awards celebrated leading Welsh hotels, restaurants, and hospitality groups, recognizing excellence and new talent.

The AA revealed the 2026 Hospitality Awards winners, honoring outstanding UK hotels, restaurants, and chefs, including Adam Byatt as Chefs' Chef of the Year.

The AA warns drivers about confusion regarding Euro NCAP five-star safety ratings, clarifying that they don't guarantee a car is crash-proof and revealing misconceptions about what the rating signifies for driver, passenger, and pedestrian safety.

The AA's weighbridge tests on Jetour T1 and T2 models revealed significant payload variances and raised concerns about the revised 475kg payload rating's approval and validity.

The Castle Coaching Inn in Powys was a finalist for AA Inn of the Year and received a Rosette Award at the 2026 AA Hospitality Awards, recognized for its quality accommodations and dining.