BOISE – Someday, autonomous vehicles (AVs) may offer mobility solutions for many people, including those hindered by limitations in the current technology. But for now, most Americans view the prospect of a vehicle driving itself with a high degree of skepticism. According to AAA research, nine in ten U.S. drivers would be afraid (66%) or…
BOISE – Gasoline demand is rising, supplies are tightening, and Idaho drivers are caught in the middle. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.29, which is eight cents more than a week ago and 37 cents more than a month ago, but still 38 cents…
BOISE – Gem State drivers continue to face surging prices at the pump. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular jumped ten cents this week to $3.21 per gallon, which is 33 cents more than a month ago, but 45 cents less than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.35…
BOISE – Daylight Saving Time is just around the corner, and AAA warns that when drivers feel sleepy, the consequences can be deadly. According to soon-to-be-published research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, an estimated 18% of all traffic deaths between 2017 and 2021 involved a drowsy driver, with nearly 30,000 deaths nationwide. That…
BOISE – March 4 is the beginning of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, and AAA is reminding vehicle owners to complete necessary repairs with a sense of urgency. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2022, there were more than 1,000 active safety recalls affecting more than 31 million vehicles and other equipment in…
BOISE – According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular is $3.11 today, which is 11 cents higher than a week ago and 19 cents more than a month ago, but still 52 cents cheaper than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average currently sits at $3.26 per gallon, which is two…
BOISE – For the first time in a month, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is back above the $3 mark. According to AAA, today’s average price is $3.05 per gallon, which is ten cents more than a week ago and six cents more than a month ago, but 64 cents cheaper…
BOISE – About 30% of all new vehicles have an available safety feature known as reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB), which can detect a potential collision while backing up and apply the brakes automatically. But according to new AAA research, drivers shouldn’t rely on the technology to prevent a crash. AAA recently tested four 2023…
BOISE – This week, Idaho drivers saw a rise in the state’s average price of gasoline for the first time this year. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $2.92, which is three cents more than a week ago, but 16 cents less than a month…
BOISE – When the dreaded “Check Engine” light comes on, it usually means that your vehicle needs immediate attention. But what kind? Unlike a general maintenance reminder, a check engine indicator alerts the driver to a potential problem with the engine or the emission system. Issues can range from extremely simple to very problematic. Six…