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U.S. Drivers Waste $2.1 Billion Annually On Premium Gasoline

September 20, 2016 Automotive, Gas Prices, Insurance & Consumer Tips

According to new AAA research, American drivers wasted more than $2.1 billion dollars in the last year by using premium-grade gasoline in vehicles designed to run on regular fuel. With 16.5 million U.S. drivers having used premium fuel despite the...

Gas Prices Jump Up In Some Areas

September 15, 2016 Gas Prices, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Hawaii gas prices increased in some areas across the islands during the past week, with Honolulu seeing a six-cent increase from last Thursday, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $2.78, four cents more since...

Gas Prices Mostly Stable; Honolulu Up

September 08, 2016 Gas Prices, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Hawaii gas prices are a mix across the islands for the week statewide, but with Honolulu seeing an increase from last Thursday, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $2.74, the same price as last Thursday, one...

AAA American Driving Survey: Average Driver Spends Seven Workweeks Behind The Wheel Each Year

September 08, 2016 Transportation and Traffic Safety

American drivers spend an average of more than 17,600 minutes behind the wheel each year, according to a new survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The research finds that more than 87.5 percent of Americans ages 16 years and older reported...

Gas Prices Up Closing Out Summer

September 01, 2016 Gas Prices, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Hawaii gas prices are mostly up for the week statewide, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $2.74, up three cents from last Thursday, two cents lower than a month ago, and 35 cents lower than a year ago,...

Update Family Emergency Plan, Gather Supplies To Prepare For Hurricane Madeline

August 30, 2016 Insurance & Consumer Tips

With Hurricane Madeline approaching the Hawaiian Islands (and hurricane Lester further east in the Pacific), there’s still some time to make preparations to ensure the safety of your family and your home, according to AAA Hawaii. Even if Category 3...

Gas Prices Mostly Lower Statewide

August 25, 2016 Gas Prices, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Hawaii gas prices are mostly down in the metropolitan areas and they are slightly lower for the week statewide, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $2.71, down a penny from last Thursday, nine cents lower...

Not All Self-Braking Cars Designed To Stop, AAA Tests Reveal

August 24, 2016 Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips

New test results from AAA reveal that automatic emergency braking systems -- the safety technology that will soon be standard equipment on 99 percent of vehicles -- vary widely in design and performance. All the systems tested by AAA are designed to...

AAA Members Can Get Free Car Check And Travel Bargains At AAA Hawaii Member Appreciation Day

August 22, 2016 Corporate Information, Automotive, Insurance & Consumer Tips, Travel

AAA Hawaii will host an Appreciation Day for members where they can obtain information about member benefits, learn about deals on upcoming travel packages and get a complimentary vehicle inspection by top auto mechanics. The Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, AAA Hawaii’s affiliated insurer, will be offering auto insurance information and a free gift with an auto insurance quote.

AAA Hawaii: Gas Prices Drop In Cities

August 18, 2016 Gas Prices, Weekly Fuel Prices Report

Hawaii gas prices are down in the metropolitan areas although they are unchanged for the week statewide, according to the AAA Hawaii Weekend Gas Watch. Today’s statewide average price is $2.72, unchanged from last Thursday, nine cents lower than a month...