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)…
The safety basics of winter driving are tried and true BOISE – (February 8, 2019) – With snow in the forecast for many parts of Idaho, AAA offers tips to keep drivers and their loved ones safe when the weather turns nasty. “It’s been a fairly mild winter so far, and we tend to forget…
In 20-degree weather, driving range can plummet by 41 percent from running HVAC BOISE – (February 7, 2019) – Battery electric vehicles (BEV) are environmentally friendly, cut down on long-term ownership costs, and offer smoother acceleration. But the extreme temperatures found in places like Idaho could require BEV owners to plan ahead in order to…
Gem State gas prices have dropped 18 cents since the beginning of the year BOISE – (January 29, 2019) – Although the national average has leveled off since the beginning of the year, Idaho gas prices have continued to slide, dropping 18 cents since January 1. The U.S. and Idaho average prices are now just…
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…