BOISE – BOISE – (April 23, 2025) – As new vehicle owners navigate the challenges of selecting the right car for their needs, many are considering the potential benefits of electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). This year’s AAA Car Guide rates the top EVs and PHEVs to help with the purchase…
BOISE – As traffic safety partners work to prevent the more than 40,000 deaths that occur on American roads each year, new research by AAA suggests that timely, personalized feedback may be the key to reducing dangerous driving behavior. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s recent study was designed to gauge the effectiveness of usage-based…
BOISE – The cost of crude oil has plummeted since the beginning of the month, and gas prices are slowly falling in response. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is about $3.31, two cents less than a week ago, four cents more than a month ago,…
BOISE – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and with an estimated 10 people killed and 1,000 injured on U.S. roads each day due to distracted driving, AAA and other traffic safety partners are working to increase driver engagement behind the wheel. “Cell phones can certainly take our attention and focus from the road. But…
BOISE – April is Car Care Month, and while the open road awaits, AAA reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are up to the task. “If you’ve neglected routine maintenance on your car, your road trip or weekend getaway could be over before it begins,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “Now…
BOISE – It’s been another bumpy week for Idaho drivers, with the state’s average gasoline price jumping nine cents. According to AAA, today’s price for a gallon of regular is $3.33, which is 15 cents more than a month ago, but still about 34 cents cheaper than a year ago. The national average currently sits…
BOISE – After a few calm weeks at the pump, Idaho drivers saw gas prices jump this week, and with warmer temperatures on the way, they could go up again. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.25, which is seven cents more than a week…
BOISE – It’s the beginning of March Madness for college basketball teams across the country, and AAA is reminding drivers that aggressive behavior may lead to victory on the court, but it often results in tragedy behind the wheel. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, there were nearly 14,000 aggressive driving crashes in the Gem…
BOISE – Idaho drivers don’t have to wear green to avoid a pinch when they stop to fill up today. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.18, about the same price as a week ago, but four cents less than a month ago and 19…
BOISE – As Idaho roads endure the punishing freeze-thaw cycles of winter, potholes can quickly form that may give drivers the headache of an expensive repair bill. AAA is reminding drivers to be extra vigilant to changing road conditions. “You don’t have to look too far to find a pothole these days – they’re everywhere. …
