The new Toyota Crown is a cross between a sedan and an SUV. It has unique styling with a raked roofline and raised ride height. It’s only available as a traditional hybrid and comes equipped with all-wheel drive and a long list of standard features. It’ll be interesting to see if the Crown catches on…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Most states are seeing pump prices change by a dime or less on the week as the Memorial Day holiday approaches. Drivers taking a holiday road trip will find gas prices about a dollar a gallon cheaper than last year. For the week, the national average for regular adds a penny to…
The 2023 Genesis G90 is a stunner inside and out. This impressive large sedan from Hyundai’s upscale brand has everything you’d want in a luxury vehicle including lively performance, a cushy ride, top notch materials, and a long list of standard features and tech. While the price is higher than previous models, it’s still a…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Greater demand for gasoline and lower crude oil costs are basically cancelling each other out, leading to minimal changes in gas prices this week. Crude has been in the low $70s for the last several days, leading to fairly stable pump prices as we approach Memorial Day. For the week, the national…
2023 Travel Volume will be Third Busiest on Record PORTLAND, Ore., – Memorial Day 2023 is expected to be the third busiest on record. AAA projects 42.3 million Americans (12.6% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. This is an increase of 7% over 2022. In all, 2.7…
The Cadillac Escalade is enormous and opulent. Its sheer size and aggressive looks make it stand out, and the posh and roomy cabin is loaded with premium materials, features and tech. There’s a new V-Series trim that ups the performance. The downside is poor fuel economy. Base Price: $149,195As Tested: $154,765Horsepower: 682Mileage: 11 mpg city/16…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Lower crude oil prices and a drop in U.S. demand for gas are helping to push pump prices lower in 47 states, including Oregon. Crude remains below $75 a barrel, and the transition to summer-blend fuel has mostly wrapped up across the country. For the week, the national average for regular drops…
The Infiniti QX80 is the luxury version of the Nissan Armada. It’s a huge and comfortable family hauler with lots of room for passengers and cargo, and boasts the best towing capability in the class. However, the QX80 is getting long in the tooth and gets poor gas mileage. Base Price: $87,450As Tested: $91,580Horsepower: 400Mileage:…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Crude oil prices below $80 per barrel continue to put downward pressure on pump prices. While the national average has been steadily declining for more than a week, prices in most West Coast states continue to rise for now; however, prices in this region are expected to hit their spring peak soon.…
The 2023 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop EV is cute, fun to drive, and one of the most affordable electric vehicles. However, it has a range of only 114 miles and a miniscule back seat. Base Price: $33,900As Tested: $38,750Horsepower: 181Mileage: 119 MPGe city/100 MPGe highway/110 MPGe combined Mini added the Electric Hardtop to the line-up…