The redesigned Nissan Pathfinder is a huge improvement over the previous model. While it may not get the attention of competitors like the Ford Expedition, Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and relative newcomers the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, the Pathfinder is now a strong contender among three-row crossovers. Base Price: $48,000 As Tested: $51,790 Horsepower: …
COVID-19 Information for Travelers
Updated June 24, 2022 COVID-19 is a rapidly changing situation, with developments in the coronavirus pandemic changing day by day. Our Service Centers are open. We hold the health and safety of our AAA members and employees in the highest regard. Face coverings are optional. We comply with all city, county and state mandates. We …
AAA: Independence Day Car Travel to Set New Record Despite Soaring Gas Prices
Updated 6/24/2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA says the travel volume for the 4th of July holiday is just shy of 2019 with 47.9 million Americans (14.5% of the population) including 549,000 Oregonians taking a trip. This is up 3.7% over 2021, bringing travel volumes almost to pre-pandemic levels. The biggest surprise is car travel will …
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2022 Oregon Gas Price News
Updated 6/21/2022 Gas Prices Back Away from Record Highs National average dips below $5 a Gallon PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are stable or slipping in most states this week, including Oregon, as the cost of crude oil falls and U.S. demand for gas ticks lower. However, pump prices still remain near record highs. For …
2022 Subaru WRX GT
The WRX is one of the performance cars from Subaru, along with the BRZ. Both get updated for 2022 but both retain the nimble, athletic handling they’re known for. Base Price: $41,895 As Tested: $42,890 Horsepower: 271 Mileage: 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway/21 mpg combined The WRX was first introduced in Japan in 1992 and …
2022 Cadillac XT5 Sport AWD
The Cadillac XT5 is a solid offering in the luxury midsize SUV class. It costs less than most competitors, has an upscale and roomy interior, and comes well equipped. But it doesn’t stand out in this segment because most rivals offer more luxury and better performance. Base Price: $55,895 As Tested: $69,765 Horsepower: 310 Mileage: …
2022 Honda Civic Si with High Performance Tires
The Honda Civic is a great compact car. It’s been popular since its introduction in the 1970s and keeps getting better. It comes in sedan and hatchback body styles and in many different trims and configurations so you can get the Civic that’s right for you. Anyone shopping for a small car should check it …
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“100 Deadliest Days” Begin
PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA finds that the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when the number of crash fatalities involving teen drivers rise. In Oregon, 75 people died in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 deadliest days” in the 10 years from 2011 through 2020. This averages to eight people dying …
2022 Lexus NX 250 AWD Luxury
The Lexus NX is a nice luxury compact SUV with a smooth ride, classy interior and lots of bells and whistles, all at a reasonably low price for the class. But this is a competitive segment full of heavy hitters, and the NX has a hard time standing out from the likes of the Acura …
2022 Mazda MX-30 Premium Plus
The MX-30 is the first electric vehicle from Mazda. While it’s stylish and agile, it only has a range of 100 miles when most other new EVs have 200- and even 300-mile ranges. Base Price: $36,480 As Tested: $38,150 Horsepower: 143 Mileage: 98 MPGe city/85 MPGe highway/92 MPGe combined The five-passenger MX-30 is all new …