Updated October 21, 2021 COVID-19 is a rapidly changing situation, with developments in the coronavirus pandemic changing hour by hour. Our Service Centers are open. We hold the health and safety of our AAA members and employees in the highest regard. Face coverings are required or optional, depending on the location. We comply with all …
2021 Oregon Gas Price News
Updated 10/19/2021 Skyrocketing Crude Prices Push Pump Prices Higher Oregon sees smaller gain than national average PORTLAND, Ore., – The highest crude oil prices in seven years are driving increases in pump prices. U.S. crude oil climbed to more than $82 per barrel this week. Demand for gasoline has eased which should result in cheaper …
2021 Idaho Gas Price News
Updated 10/19/21 BOISE – It’s been another week of bad news for drivers across the country, but Idaho continues to buck the trend of rising gas prices – at least for now. According to AAA, ten state averages jumped by a dime or more this week, and Ohio led the way with a staggering 15-cent …
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Help Your Teen Keep Safe Driving Top of Mind
BOISE – It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week, and AAA is reminding parents of the critical role they play in helping their teens develop good driving habits. AAA says that new teen drivers ages 16-17 years old are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than older drivers. And nearly two-thirds …
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2021 Mercedes AMG E 63 S Sedan
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S sedan is an over-the-top luxury vehicle with track-worthy performance. With a whopping 603 horsepower, it’s one of the quickest Mercedes-AMG models yet, while the sumptuous cabin can be as pampering as a day at the spa. You’ll have to shell out six figures to park this baby in your …
In Bad Weather, Advanced Vehicles May Not “See” the Road
BOISE – Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, have the potential to significantly reduce the number of fatal and injury crashes on American roads. But AAA warns that when rain and other inclement weather are in the forecast, these systems may not operate as intended. Car manufacturers often test safety features like automatic emergency braking …
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AAA: Rain hampers Vehicle ADAS
PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from AAA finds that rain diminishes the performance of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). These include vehicle technologies such as automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance. During closed course testing, AAA simulated rainfall and found that test vehicles equipped with automatic emergency braking traveling at 35 mph collided with …
Understanding Auto Insurance: What Comprehensive Coverage Means
It could be a rough storm that tosses a heavy oak branch across your hood. Or a bouncing stone that lands on your windshield with a crack. It could even be a deer or other animal that innocently wanders into the roadway in front of you. Whether on the road or parked at home in …
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Packing Tips for Your Ocean or River Cruise
Packing for a cruise? What’s one of the best things about cruising? You only have to unpack once! However, you have to get to and from the ship and that’s where packing smart AND your choice of luggage comes in. While most cruise lines don’t have specific baggage allowances, be sure to consider how you’re …
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