“Retail gas prices on the West Coast are close to and in some cases above historic highs. While the rest of the country is enjoying falling gas prices, they continue to rise in this region. The national average for regular unleaded loses four cents this week to $3.64, while Oregon’s statewide average gains three cents…
PORTLAND, Ore. – Buying a car can be a stressful experience. One thing buyers could depend upon was that the new vehicle they were about to purchase included a spare tire. That may not always be the case. To meet new government fuel efficiency standards some vehicle manufactures are omitting heavy spare tires and equipping…
TeenDriving.AAA.Com offers state-specific information for parents and teenagers Portland, ORE. – “Mom, Dad, can I have the keys?” This can be one of the scariest phrases to parents of a teenage driver. Thoughts of your teenager behind the wheel can make you feel worried, excited and anxious. AAA empowers parents to get involved with their…
Seventeen, AAA and The Department of Transportation team up in a “Two-Second Turnoff Day” to stop texting while driving Teen drivers often understand that shooting a quick text message, playing with their radio, or eating while driving is dangerous. However, the overwhelming majority of teen drivers do these things anyway, according to a recent survey…
New icon highlights eco-certified lodgings in AAA travel information In response to growing member interest in green hotels, AAA is launching a new program to highlight AAA Approved lodgings that have been eco-certified through a well-established government or private program. A green “ECO” symbol makes it easy to identify eco-friendly lodgings in the new 2010…
“Drivers will end 2008 with the lowest gas prices in nearly five years. The national average for regular unleaded drops four cents this week to $1.62, while Oregon′s average increases half a cent to $1.74. The national average hasn′t been this low since January 2004, while Oregon′s average is at its lowest point since February 2004." AAA Oregon…
The summer months are the prime time for parents to purchase vehicles for their teens. Many parents get cars for their teenagers as they graduate, start a summer job, or go off to college. AAA encourages parents to factor safety, affordability and reliability into picking the best vehicle for their teen. “Choosing the right car…
“The price of gas drops several cents again this week, with the national average and the Oregon average both at $3.01 per gallon for regular unleaded.” AAA Oregon Public Affairs Director Marie Dodds says, ” The national average is down five cents this week, while Oregon′s average has dropped five and one half cents. The…
It’s something that most drivers experience but may not realize until it’s too late – feeling drowsy – which plays a role in traffic crashes, injuries, and deaths. Although underreported in government statistics, previous research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has estimated that 16% to 21% of all police-reported fatal vehicle crashes likely involve…