BOISE – Summer travel is going to begin with a bang. AAA projects that nearly 48 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for a 4th of July getaway, with 261,000 Idahoans among them. That’s just 2.5% less than the 2019 record, and nearly 40% more than last year. AAA says that increased vaccinations, …
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BOISE – Memorial Day travel will be back in a big way this year. AAA predicts that more than 37 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home for a holiday getaway, and 202,000 Idahoans will be among them. That’s a 60 percent increase over 2020, but 13 percent less than in 2019. …
BOISE – “Rush hour” usually brings to mind thoughts of traffic congestion, but according to new research by AAA, it could also represent the average time drivers spend behind the wheel. In AAA’s new American Driving Survey, participants reported spending an hour driving each day, covering an average distance of 30 miles. Nearly 90 percent …
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BOISE – During the pandemic, some Americans were forced to put off a long-awaited vehicle purchase. To help prospective owners make an informed decision before they sign on the dotted line, AAA has published its annual Car Guide, including comprehensive ratings of dozens of new vehicles with the latest technology. AAA engineers tested 59 vehicles …
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BOISE – April is Car Care Month, a timely reminder from AAA to catch up on routine maintenance and repairs that may have been neglected during the pandemic. “With an average age of 11.6 years, the American automobile fleet is the oldest it’s ever been, and just like going to the dentist, sometimes preventative care …
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BOISE – It’s Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, a timely reminder from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and AAA to resolve recall issues before they put people at risk. According to NHTSA, there are currently 886 safety recalls affecting nearly 55 million vehicles that travel on American roads. About 25 percent of these urgent repairs …
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BOISE – For many Americans, self-driving vehicles aren’t quite ready for prime time. According to AAA’s new survey, nearly nine in ten drivers (86 percent) say that they would be afraid or unsure about riding in a vehicle without the customary steering wheel and pedals. But drivers are slowly warming to the idea of advanced …
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PORTLAND, Ore., – A new survey from AAA shows that most drivers are interested in advanced vehicle technologies, but most aren’t ready for fully self-driving cars. Most drivers (80%) say they want existing vehicle safety systems such as automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assistance to work better, and more than half of drivers—58%—said they …
BOISE – With freezing temperatures and snow expected in the coming days, AAA says it’s time to get ready for winter driving. According to AAA’s previous research, severe weather conditions are a contributing factor in half a million crashes and over 2,000 deaths nationwide each year. Winter driving in the Gem State often means navigating …
PORTLAND, Ore. – With snow and below-freezing temperatures expected for much of Oregon this week, AAA Oregon/Idaho urges drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions. “Make sure your vehicle is ready for cold weather, and that you’re prepared to drive on slick roads and with reduced visibility,” says AAA Oregon/Idaho Public Affairs Director Marie …