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…
PORTLAND, Ore., – A new AAA survey finds 64 million American drivers would not be able to pay for an unexpected vehicle repair without going into debt, indicating that some drivers may underestimate the full cost of owning and operating a vehicle. AAA urges drivers to save at least $50 a month for unforeseen expenses,…
Millions of Americans plan Vacations this Year PORTLAND, Ore., – Sunny beaches and international destinations are the top vacation spots for 2017. A new survey by AAA shows 42 percent of Americans plan to take a vacation in 2017 – with many planning trips to warm weather destinations in the U.S. and abroad. Nearly a…
