AAA warns vehicle owners about the dangers of hot cars BOISE – (May 21, 2019) – As temperatures start to climb in many parts of the country, AAA reminds drivers to do their part to prevent child heatstroke. On average, 38 children have died from heatstroke each year since 1998. But the number of deaths…
230,000 Idahoans will take a vacation to kick off the summer travel season BOISE – (May 15, 2019) – The summer travel season is off to a busy start, with AAA projecting that nearly 43 million Americans will take a Memorial Day vacation this year – the second-most on record. Nearly 230,000 Idahoans will be…
Concerns about vehicle range, number of charging stations are starting to subside BOISE – (May 9, 2019) – Although most Americans are still hesitant to purchase an electric vehicle, softening attitudes could lead to greater adoption of the technology in the future, says AAA. For the past few years, AAA has studied consumer attitudes toward…
Inexpensive winter prices give way to strong seasonal demand, refinery maintenance BOISE – (April 29, 2019) – To begin the year, Idaho drivers had plenty to celebrate – gas prices, which started to drop after Labor Day last year, continued to plummet for most of the winter. At one point, Idaho’s average price was $2.29,…
Seniors and their families should try to safely extend driving years, quality of life BOISE – (April 25, 2019) – A recent phase of AAA’s senior driving study found a significant link between reduced driving and diminished physical functioning and fatigue. The AAA LongROAD study (Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers) is a comprehensive, multi-year project…
BOISE – (April 16, 2019) – Only 25 percent of driving in the U.S. is done at night, yet half of all driver fatalities and 75 percent of pedestrian deaths occur after dark. The Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) headlight technology that is currently available in Europe and Canada could be part of the solution, according…
Two-thirds of U.S. travelers are planning a summer vacation; many aren’t road ready BOISE – (April 11, 2019) – According to a new survey by AAA, two-thirds of U.S. travelers will set out on a summer vacation this year. But millions of Americans will have neglected the basic maintenance and repairs that are needed to…
Travel demand, crude oil market will put pressure on prices leading up to Memorial Day BOISE – (March 28, 2019) – Since February 18, Idahoans have had the good fortune of paying less for fuel than drivers in many other states. But that will likely come to an end in a matter of weeks. …
Spring demand, refinery maintenance and summer-blend fuel will bring higher prices BOISE – (March 21, 2019) – In an unusual trend that has now lasted more than a month, Idaho gas prices remain well below the national average. Today, the Gem State is ranked 35th in the country for most expensive fuel – a big…
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…
