AA Research
At the AA, we believe that informed decisions lead to safer, smarter mobility.
That’s why we invest in ongoing research to better understand the needs, behaviours, and expectations of South African motorists.
Our research explores key topics such as:
- Roadside assistance usage and service trends
- Driver behaviour and safety attitudes
- Mobility patterns and transport choices
- Public sentiment on fuel pricing, licensing, and regulation
- Emerging technologies and their impact on mobility
We use these insights to shape our products, improve service delivery, and advocate for policies that protect and empower road users.
Whether you’re a policy maker, business partner, or AA member, our research offers valuable perspectives on the future of mobility in South Africa.
Gautrain a financial train wreck that must be stopped
Any expansion of the current Gautrain service is wasteful expenditure on a service that doesn’t service the needs of most of Gauteng’s citizens. The Automobile Association (AA) says spending billions of Rands on extending the service must seriously be reconsidered and...
Good fuel news for motorists going into summer – AA
South African motorists can expect another significant fuel price reduction to kick off summer says the Automobile Association (AA). Commenting on unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the AA says both grades of petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraffin...
Department of Transport on the wrong track with appointment of preferred bidder for new licences
The announcement by the Department of Transport (DoT) yesterday (SUBS:: Sunday, 1 September) on the appointment of French technology company IDEMIA Identity and Security as the preferred bidder to produce new smart driving licence cards for the country, has raised...
More fuel relief for South Africans in September
More good news for South Africans on the back of data showing consumer inflation is at a three-year low, is that fuel prices across the broad will decrease in September for the fourth consecutive month in 2024. Unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) is...
Walking Safely to School project launched in Mamelodi to keep learners safe on the road
Joint project to roll-out countrywide in coming years The Automobile Association (AA) and ChildSafe South Africa, supported by international road safety charity the FIA Foundation and its Child Health Initiative (CHI), today take a significant step towards improving...
One and two star disappointment in latest African crash tests
Global NCAP’s crash test protocols assess frontal and side impact protection for all models, as well as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Pedestrian protection and side pole impact protection assessments are required for vehicles scoring the highest star ratings....