The 2025 Chevrolet Trax is an affordable subcompact SUV with a surprisingly roomy cabin, decent road manners, and a respectable amount of features and tech. While it’s the smallest and cheapest vehicle Chevy makes, it offers good value for the money. However, the Trax is not available with all-wheel drive which can be a deal-breaker…
AAA projects record travel for the holiday PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are easing ahead of the 4th of July holiday. Oregon and most other states are seeing pump prices decline, driven by falling crude oil prices. Crude prices spiked in mid-June in response to the strikes between Israel and Iran, and the U.S. attack…
The ID. Buzz is the all-new van from Volkswagen. It pays homage to the original VW microbus which was an icon of the 1960s. Like the original, the ID. Buzz has the same VW logo and V-shaped hood. But everything else is thoroughly modern. This VW bus is all-electric, is longer and wider, has a…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are climbing in Oregon and across the country. Crude oil prices jumped in response to the strikes between Israel and Iran, and the U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. But oil prices have dropped to start this week as markets digest a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and weigh the…
72 million Americans including 875,000 Oregonians to travel for fireworks and fun Updated July 4, 2025 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA expects record-breaking travel for the 4th of July holiday, with 72.2 million Americans (21.1 % of the population) going 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. This is an…
The A3 is the smallest vehicle Audi makes and is considered an entry level luxury vehicle. But don’t let that dissuade you – the A3 delivers handsome looks, sporty performance and an upscale cabin and has a relatively low price for a luxury small car. Base Price: $38,200As Tested: $46,040Horsepower: 201Mileage: 24 mpg city/34 mpg…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are climbing in most states including Oregon because of the attacks between Israel and Iran. The conflict caused crude oil prices to spike to their highest prices since January on concerns that the conflict could impact global oil supplies. Expect oil and gas prices to be volatile as long as…
Are you looking for a luxury midsize SUV without the luxury price tag? The 2025 Hyundai Palisade delivers. It has a spacious and comfortable interior, comes loaded with features and tech, and is easy and pleasant to drive, all at a price that won’t break the bank. Base Price: $52,600As Tested: $54,700Horsepower: 291Mileage: 24 mpg…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are ticking down in most states, including Oregon. Refineries are cranking out plenty of product for the summer driving season. However, the price of crude oil has climbed above $65 per barrel, which could cause pump prices to inch up soon. For the week, the national average for regular slips…
The MINI Countryman SE ALL4 is an all-new model for 2025. It’s the all-electric version of MINI’s first-ever SUV. It has cute styling, zippy handling, a spacious cabin, and unique infotainment system but the range is limited and the price tag is relatively steep. Base Price: $45,200As Tested: $51,145Horsepower: 308Mileage: 99 mpg city/94 mpg highway/96…