BOISE – A nationwide survey of a thousand teen drivers by AAA and Seventeen magazine shows that nearly half admit to text messaging while driving, while 66 percent say they have exceeded the speed limit by 10 miles per hour or more. The survey, featured in Seventeen magazine′s August issue, on newsstands July 10, shows …
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BOISE – Idaho gas prices took motorists, municipalities and businesses for a more expensive ride in 2006, averaging about a quarter more per gallon than the year prior and setting record high prices in the process, according to AAA Idaho. Based on average daily prices computed throughout the year and averaged each month, AAA said …
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After 2 months of steady decline, the Oregon average price for a gallon of regular gasoline suddenly reversed itself, closing the week almost 8 cents higher than a week ago at $2.49. The national average price, which began its downward trend in mid-August, rose less than 4 cents per gallon in the same time period …
On Monday, October 16, the AAA Oregon Roseburg Service Center will open for business with expanded staff and services at its new location, 3019 NW Stewart Parkway, Suite 303, Roseburg. Office hours are 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. New to the center are a Travel Agency and Travel Store. Previously, only AAA …
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As the national average gasoline price backed off by about 4 cents to $3 per gallon during the past week, Oregon′s average price went up by almost a nickel to $3.04. “Essentially, we still have the same forces driving the price of crude oil, which dipped slightly, closing Monday at less than $74 per barrel …
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AAA members won’t want to miss Member Appreciation Day at the Columbia Gorge Premium Outlets, 450 NW 257th Way in Troutdale (I-84, Exit 17), on July 15. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., participating merchants will offer AAA members exclusive one day only pricing discounts beyond the usual AAA Discounts & Rewards Program savings. The …
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At 8:30 A.M., Monday, June 5, AAA Oregon opens its new Hillsboro Insurance Sales Center in the Crossroads at Orenco Mall, 7162 NE Cornell Road (intersection of NE Cornell and NW Cornelius Pass Roads). Regular business hours at the sales center will be 8:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M., Monday-Friday. For information or to set an appointment, call …
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A hybrid that′s more than promised. It′s easy to understand why Consumer Reports magazine selected the Highlander Hybrid as SUV of the year. It′s moderately luxurious, fun to drive, and easy on the fuel budget. As far as its design is concerned, this SUV is simple and conservative – not much different from others of …
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Distinctive quality. 2006 Honda Accord and Civic Hybrids If you′re in the market for a hybrid, Honda is good starting point. The Civic and Accord utilize Honda′s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, which supplements the gasoline engine with electric power. The IMA boosts the gas engine for quick starts or additional passing power. While cruising, …
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BOISE – The Idaho division of AAA Oregon/Idaho will host a grand opening of its new service center at 750 S. Progress Ave., Suite 135, at the Central Park Plaza in Meridian, Idaho the week of June 20-24. The grand opening for the new facility is slated for June 20-24. The Meridian Chamber of Commerce …
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