Mild weather stokes demand as refineries slow production to catch up on repairs BOISE – (October 21, 2019) – It’s that time of year – refineries across the country go offline on a rotating basis to make the switch to winter-blend fuel and to catch up on needed maintenance and repairs. Normally, the resulting decrease…
AAA spotlights new Idaho law for National Move Over Day on October 19 BOISE – (October 18, 2019) – October 19 is National Move Over Day, a reminder to motorists to slow down and, if possible, move over to allow tow truck operators, incident response teams and emergency personnel to complete their work as safely…
Rome comes in first, with other European and Caribbean destinations close behind BOISE – (October 17, 2019) – As more Americans reap the benefits of low unemployment and higher disposable income, one in four say that they will take an international vacation in the next 18 months, according to a new survey by AAA. …
Current technology performs inconsistently and is completely ineffective at night BOISE – (October 3, 2019) – In an effort to prevent nearly 6,000 deaths each year, many new cars are being equipped with systems that can detect the presence of pedestrians and automatically apply the brakes under certain conditions. But significant improvements are needed before…
Late September is the best time to plan Thanksgiving and Christmas air travel BOISE – (September 19, 2019) – The leaves are barely beginning to change colors, but it’s already time to start thinking about holiday airline travel. According to AAA’s new research, late September provides the best combination of seat availability and reasonable prices.…
Global supply issues could drive U.S. gas prices higher as soon as this week BOISE – (September 16, 2019) – Over the weekend, two major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia were attacked in a series of coordinated drone strikes, removing 5.7 million barrels of crude oil production per day from the market, or about six…
AAA, ITD and 26 law enforcement agencies join Governor in School Zone Safety Day BOISE – (September 16, 2019) – Governor Brad Little has proclaimed Tuesday, September 17 to be Idaho School Zone Safety Day, and traffic safety partners from across the state have joined forces to help spread the word. AAA, the Idaho Transportation…
Financing, insurance, maintenance, and other expenses carry a big price tag BOISE – (September 12, 2019) – Vehicle owners may enjoy the freedom of instant mobility, but they could be paying a premium for the privilege. On average, the true cost of new vehicle ownership is more than $9,200 per year, according to AAA’s…
The majority will travel by car as part of a last hurrah to warm summer weather BOISE – (August 29, 2019) – Based on historical trends and lower gas prices, AAA Idaho says it’s reasonable to project that 198,000 Idahoans will take advantage of warm weather for a Labor Day getaway. Nationwide, up to 36…
AAA warns drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists to exercise caution at signalized intersections BOISE – (August 29, 2019) – At least two people are killed every day on U.S. roads as a result of reckless or inattentive drivers who run a red light, according to a new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In 2017,…
