Advanced vehicle safety features are marketed under 20 unique names – or more BOISE – (January 29, 2019) – As they become more commonplace, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with features like automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance, can reduce crashes and save lives. But some vehicle owners may not know what to expect…
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…