Updated August 8, 2020 This is a rapidly changing situation, with developments in the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic changing hour by hour. Our Service Centers reopened on June 1. We hold the health and safety of our AAA members and employees in the highest regard. Face coverings are required in our Oregon and Boise Service Centers …
AAA: Active Driving Assistance Systems don’t Actually Provide much Assistance to Drivers
New research finds 73% of performance issues are related to lane centering PORTLAND, Ore., – Many new vehicles come equipped with active driving assistance systems that can steer the vehicle, control the speed, apply the brakes and keep the vehicle in its lane. New research from AAA finds that these systems don’t work well consistently. …
2020 Oregon Gas Price News
Updated 8/4/2020 Gas Price Increases Hit the Brakes PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are seeing minimal movement in all but a few states despite an increase in demand for gasoline. For the week, the national average ticks down half a cent to $2.18 a gallon. The Oregon average slips a penny to $2.65. Gasoline demand …
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2.4 AWD
The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is one of the best midsize crossovers you can buy. It comes well equipped, has decent fuel economy, a smooth ride, a pleasant interior, and gives you lots of value for your money in a very competitive segment. The only real drawback is the Santa Fe isn’t as athletic as …
2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD
The UX 250h is the hybrid version of the subcompact crossover from Lexus. It comes well-equipped, has the trademark smooth Lexus ride and costs less than many other competitors from other luxury brands. However, it has Lexus’ clunky infotainment system and below average cargo space. The UX Hybrid was introduced for the 2019 model year. …
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 is the most powerful three-row utility vehicle you can get with a whopping 603 horsepower. It’s also one of the most expensive with a six-figure starting price. For that, you’ll get an insanely luxurious and tech-laden three-row crossover that can beat top sports cars when it comes to acceleration. …
2020 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SR
The Nissan Sentra gets a makeover for the 2020 model year and is a better vehicle inside and out. The Sentra now has handsome and aggressive looks, a new powertrain, an upgraded cabin and more tech. The redesign was needed to make the Sentra worthy of consideration in the competitive in the compact car category …
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Limited
The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the only plug-in hybrid, or regular hybrid for that matter, minivan available today. It can go 32 miles on all-electric power. Besides that, it comes well equipped and boasts peppy performance, seating for seven, and lots of cargo space. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid was introduced for the 2017 …
2020 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan AWD Premium
Fun and sporty with an upscale cabin and lots of standard and available features, the 2020 Mazda Mazda3 is one of the best compact cars you can buy. And that’s saying something because there are several nice vehicles in this class. The Mazda3 got a makeover for the 2019 model year and gets a …
AAA: Travel Volume Drops 15 Percent This Summer
Americans will still take 700 Million Trips; almost all by car PORTLAND, Ore., – The great American road trip will be the most popular way to travel this summer. AAA forecasts that Americans will take 700 million trips between July and September, a drop of 15 percent compared to last year and the first decline …
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