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…
Study reveals dangers of getting less than seven hours of sleep PORTLAND, Ore., – Drivers who miss between one to two hours of the recommended seven hours of sleep in a 24-hour period nearly double their risk for a crash, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Drivers who sleep even…
Just two hours of missed sleep can impair driving performance as severely as alcohol BOISE – (December 6, 2016) – Inadequate sleep can be as deadly as a night of heavy drinking, according to a new AAA study. Drivers who sleep four to five hours instead of the recommended seven quadruple their risk of being…
