New AAA Research in Oregon looks at Spillover Speeding PORTLAND, Ore., – Raising speed limits on highways could lead to more crashes on nearby roads, according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This “spillover effect” can lead to dangerous clusters of crashes or “hotspots” on local roads within a one-mile radius…
Half of all states, including Oregon, see weekly declines PORTLAND, Ore., – Lackluster demand for gas and lower crude oil prices have eased recent price hikes at the pumps. While the East Coast is seeing prices rise due to the switch to summer-blend fuel in that region, gas prices in half of all states, including…
Oregon average adds another three cents PORTLAND, Ore., – The drone and missile attack by Iran against Israel over the weekend has escalated fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and has kept crude oil prices above $85 per barrel. These tensions as well as seasonal factors such as refinery maintenance continue to…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are climbing in most states, including Oregon, this week due to crude oil prices holding at six-month highs as well as refinery maintenance, especially on the West Coast. Crude oil prices have remained above $85 per barrel since April 2, mostly due to geo-political issues in the Middle East as…
Top Winner is 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV PORTLAND, Ore., – The 2023 All Electric Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV takes the overall top score in the 2024 AAA Car Guide. Every year, AAA ranks new electric vehicles, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, diesel vehicles that meet California emission standards, and vehicles that run on hydrogen…
PORTLAND, Ore., – While the national average for regular has seen its increases stall, prices continue to climb in Oregon and the West Coast, in part due to a drop in gasoline stocks in the region. About half of all states, including Oregon, are seeing higher pump prices this week, while prices in the rest…
Higher crude prices, seasonal factors push pump prices higher PORTLAND, Ore., – Crude oil prices above $80 per barrel and the seasonal factors of refinery maintenance, the switch to summer-blend fuel, and increased demand for gas are causing pump prices to rise. For the week, the national average for regular climbs 10 cents to $3.49…
AAA Survey finds Drivers remain Anxious about Autonomous Vehicles PORTLAND, Ore., – A new survey from AAA shows that American drivers either express fear (66%) or uncertainty (25%) about fully self-driving vehicles – a fear that has not decreased since spiking last year. However, interest in semi-autonomous technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Reverse…
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PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices continue their steady march higher across the country due to the seasonal factors of refinery maintenance, the switch to summer-blend fuel, and increased demand for gas. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the closure of locks on the Columbia River has also put upward pressure on pump prices because fuel barges…