Updated 8/15/22 Idaho Gas Prices Fall Nine Cents as Summer Travelers Feel the Squeeze BOISE – High gas prices continue to put a damper on driver behavior, both here in the Gem State and across the country. According to AAA, Idaho gas prices fell nine cents this week as drivers continue to struggle with expensive …
AAA Car Guide Gives Top Marks to Fuel-Efficient, High-Tech Vehicles
BOISE – In response to feedback from new vehicle shoppers, the 2022 AAA Car Guide recognizes vehicles that offer outstanding fuel efficiency and an impressive array of driver assistance technology without sacrificing ride comfort, safety, and quality. This year’s overall winner was the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD electric vehicle. Idaho drivers who are …
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Switch to Daylight Saving Time Puts Focus on Sleep and Safety
BOISE – With the upcoming switch to Daylight Saving Time, AAA reminds drivers to watch for kids walking and biking to school, get plenty of rest, and make sure that vehicles are in good working order. According to research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 95% of drivers view drowsy driving as very or …
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You Auto Be Mine Valentine’s Giftaway
Enter our 2022 You Auto Be Mine Valentine’s Giftaway! All you need to do is take this fun quiz by end of day, February 14, 2022, for a chance to win: A $250 Visa Gift Card, courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts A $50 Gift Certificate to 1-800-Flowers 1 year of AAA Oregon/Idaho Membership Need Valentine Gift …
2021 Gourd-ous Photo Contest
In Bad Weather, Advanced Vehicles May Not “See” the Road
BOISE – Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, have the potential to significantly reduce the number of fatal and injury crashes on American roads. But AAA warns that when rain and other inclement weather are in the forecast, these systems may not operate as intended. Car manufacturers often test safety features like automatic emergency braking …
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AAA Shares Best Places for Fall Foliage
BOISE – As Idahoans look for weekend activities to kick off the fall, AAA Idaho has prepared a list of some of the best places to view fall colors. “Year-round, Idaho is an outdoor wonderland, but autumn is a really special time,” says AAA Idaho spokesman Matthew Conde. “The pandemic’s been really hard on everyone, …
AAA Research: COVID-19 Cuts Driving in Half
New data shows pandemic had profound impact on travel habits PORTLAND, Ore., – The COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions in the spring of 2020 led to a drastic drop in U.S. road travel and a sharp increase in the number of people who chose to stay home all day. New data from the AAA …
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As Temperatures Climb, AAA Warns about the Dangers of Hot Cars
BOISE – Temperatures are rising across the Gem State, and AAA reminds parents to bring their children with them into air-conditioned buildings to prevent the risk of heatstroke. On average, a child dies every seven days from being left in a hot car, and these tragedies are almost always preventable. “A car interior can heat …
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2021 Lexus LX 570
The Lexus LX is basically a dressed-up version of the Toyota Land Cruiser. It’s an old-school SUV with truck-like body-on-frame construction and has serious off-roading chops. Otherwise, the LX is showing its age and probably isn’t the best choice for drivers who want a large luxury SUV and will rarely venture off paved roads. It …