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,…
Inexpensive crude oil, busy refineries and abundant fuel supply fend off record demand BOISE – (August 22, 2019) – It’s been a summer punctuated by record holiday travel and skyrocketing fuel demand, but most Americans wouldn’t know it just by visiting their local gas station. In what AAA Idaho calls a “perfect storm,” inexpensive crude…
Gem State gas prices have slid since Memorial Day BOISE – (August 14, 2019) – Hyperactive regional refineries and steady gasoline stocks have been enough to keep peak summer travel demand at bay, and Idahoans continue to share in the spoils. Today, the Idaho average price for regular is $2.87, which is eight cents less…
Hotels across the Gem State recognized for surpassing cleanliness expectations BOISE – (July 31, 2019) – 88 Idaho hotels received AAA’s new Inspector’s Best of Housekeeping award, which recognizes properties that significantly surpass AAA’s high standards of cleanliness. Only the top quarter of the 27,000 hotels AAA inspects nationwide earn this distinction. To receive the…
