Inexpensive winter prices give way to strong seasonal demand, refinery maintenance BOISE – (April 29, 2019) – To begin the year, Idaho drivers had plenty to celebrate – gas prices, which started to drop after Labor Day last year, continued to plummet for most of the winter. At one point, Idaho’s average price was $2.29,…
Seniors and their families should try to safely extend driving years, quality of life BOISE – (April 25, 2019) – A recent phase of AAA’s senior driving study found a significant link between reduced driving and diminished physical functioning and fatigue. The AAA LongROAD study (Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers) is a comprehensive, multi-year project…
BOISE – (April 16, 2019) – Only 25 percent of driving in the U.S. is done at night, yet half of all driver fatalities and 75 percent of pedestrian deaths occur after dark. The Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlight technology that is currently available in Europe and Canada could be part of the solution, according…
Two-thirds of U.S. travelers are planning a summer vacation; many aren’t road ready BOISE – (April 11, 2019) – According to a new survey by AAA, two-thirds of U.S. travelers will set out on a summer vacation this year. But millions of Americans will have neglected the basic maintenance and repairs that are needed to…
Travel demand, crude oil market will put pressure on prices leading up to Memorial Day BOISE – (March 28, 2019) – Since February 18, Idahoans have had the good fortune of paying less for fuel than drivers in many other states. But that will likely come to an end in a matter of weeks. …
Spring demand, refinery maintenance and summer-blend fuel will bring higher prices BOISE – (March 21, 2019) – In an unusual trend that has now lasted more than a month, Idaho gas prices remain well below the national average. Today, the Gem State is ranked 35th in the country for most expensive fuel – a big…
Lower fuel prices and high consumer confidence continue to drive travel and tourism BOISE – (March 21, 2019) – Expect the roads and airports to stay busy this year. According to AAA’s new research on family travel, nearly 100 million Americans (4 in 10 adults) will take at least one vacation with loved ones this…
But they show interest in closed-circuit ‘people mover’ and delivery services BOISE – (March 14, 2019) – Sorry, KITT and Bumblebee – according to AAA’s latest research, the majority of Americans want to keep doing their own driving, at least for now. Seven in ten U.S. drivers say that they would be afraid to…
Abundant supply and modest demand are keeping Gem State prices in check BOISE – (February 25, 2019) – In an unusual trend, Idaho’s average gas price continues to drop, even as the U.S. average steadily increases. Gem State pump prices are now ten cents cheaper than the national average. Since January 1, U.S. average fuel…
This year, five hotels and one restaurant meet the criteria for an upscale experience BOISE – (February 14, 2019) – AAA Idaho warmly congratulates five Gem State hotels and one restaurant for meeting the high standards of a AAA Four Diamond rating. This year’s award winners are: Hotels The Coeur d’Alene Resort (Coeur d’Alene)…
