BOISE – (January 14, 2019) – In 2013, Senate Bill 1117 was signed into law, paving the way for 129,000 lb. (also known as 129K) trucks to roll down Idaho highways. The trucking industry hailed the move as a way to promote efficiency and improve safety, even as safety organizations like AAA Idaho voiced concerns…
Record domestic crude oil production and low gas demand trigger New Year savings BOISE – (January 7, 2019) – It was a rollercoaster ride for gas prices in 2018, with prices tumbling, both nationwide and in Idaho, for the last quarter of the year. There’s more good news – the trend of seasonal savings continues…
New safety campaign kicks off with a winter vehicle prep reminder before holiday travel BOISE – (December 20, 2018) – Just in time for a record-breaking holiday travel crowd of 112 million Americans (among them 567,000 Idahoans), AAA and the Idaho Transportation Department have launched a new safety campaign – “Idaho Ready.” The campaign’s purpose…
One in five mature motorists takes potentially inappropriate medications BOISE – (November 28, 2018) – According to AAA’s new research on aging drivers, one in five uses at least one potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) – a drug or compound that could be excessively harmful, ineffective, or both. That’s a serious concern, AAA says, because the…
287,000 Idahoans will travel this Thanksgiving amid falling pump prices BOISE – (November 20, 2018) – As more than 54 million travelers set out in search of turkey and all the trimmings this Thanksgiving, they’ll have another reason to be thankful – as Old Man Winter begins to dial down the thermostat, gas prices throughout…
AAA’s vehicle testing and research show driver expectations don’t match up with reality BOISE – (November 15, 2018) – While early developments are encouraging, autonomous vehicle technology will need to be aided by human hands for the foreseeable future, based on AAA’s latest research. During closed-course testing, vehicles with Level 2 technology (the most advanced…
287,000 Idahoans to travel for the holiday – nearly five percent more than last year BOISE – (November 8, 2018) – Families across the country will need to set another place at the table this Thanksgiving – 54.3 million travelers will make a holiday journey to see family and friends this year, 2.5 million more…
New AAA study shows synthetic oil provides nearly 50 percent better engine protection BOISE – (June 6, 2017) – Some drivers may be skeptical about paying more for oil change upgrades, but a new AAA study shows that switching to synthetic oil can add significant engine protection for many vehicles, under a variety of conditions.…
Travelers are Dishing up Foodie Experiences PORTLAND, Ore., – Food and dining are becoming a more central part of many travelers’ vacation experiences. In fact, AAA’s new travel survey finds that about 22 million Americans expect to take a culinary-focused vacation in the next 12 months. Seventy-five percent of Americans feel that food and dining…
Millennials lead the way in the growing demand for food-related travel experiences BOISE – (April 26, 2017) – Although tourists typically reach for their camera to capture a memorable moment, many Americans also want to savor the travel experience with a knife and fork, according to a new AAA survey. The survey reveals that an…
