PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are surging due to an outage at the Olympic Pipeline as well as planned and unplanned maintenance at refineries in Washington and California. The Olympic Pipeline carries fuel from Washington state refineries to Portland and was out of operation starting on about September 2. Reports indicate…
Media Advisory WHAT: The AAA Astoria Service Center is celebrating its Grand Opening on September 18. AAA Oregon/Idaho purchased the former Bank of the Pacific building in November 2023 and began an extensive remodeling project. At 5,840 square feet, the new Service Center is more than twice as large as our previous location in Warrenton…
The Crown Signia is the new midsize hybrid SUV from Toyota that can be described as a mix of a crossover and a wagon. The Crown Signia delivers a smooth ride, comes well-equipped, and has an upscale and roomy cabin that feels like a Lexus, Toyota’s upscale brand. But meh performance and a relatively high…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices in the West Coast states are soaring due to refinery issues in Puget Sound and California, and reports of an outage at the Olympic Pipeline. Planned and unplanned maintenance at refineries has caused wholesale prices to shoot up and those increase are being passed on to consumers at the pumps.…
The 2026 BMW iX stands out among midsize luxury electric vehicles for its lively performance, opulent and roomy interior, long range, and aggressive looks. I called it the “X-factor Bat Mobile” during my week-long test drive! Base Price: $88,500As Tested: $110,975Horsepower: 536Mileage: 90 MPGe city/85 MPGe highway/88 MPGe combined Admittedly, the iX’s bold looks don’t…
Lavish luxury? Check. Sports car-like acceleration? Check. Off-roading beast? Check. Loaded with the latest tech? Check. Six-figure price tag? Check. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG G 63 is the iconic large performance SUV from Mercedes-Benz that delivers dynamic handling and extreme off-roading prowess, a posh cabin loaded with features and tech, and a price that can easily…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices in Oregon and most other states are showing just small fluctuations as travelers gear up for Labor Day, the last holiday weekend of the summer. But issues at a major refinery in the Midwest are putting upward pressure on the national average. Still, it’s been a relatively calm summer at…
AAA finds this Active Driving Assistance System can have trouble every 9 minutes PORTLAND, Ore., – Advanced vehicle technology is becoming more and more common on new vehicles, but these systems don’t work well in all driving scenarios. The latest testing by AAA Automotive Engineers evaluated low-speed capable Active Driving Assistance (ADA) systems, also known…
Gas prices poised to stay calm through Labor Day PORTLAND, Ore., – So far, the summer of 2025 has brought just small fluctuations at the pumps. Crude oil prices have remained in the $60s for much of the summer, which has translated into stable gas prices. The wild card continues to be hurricane season. Any…
Alaska cruises, theme parks, Central Oregon and the Oregon Coast are top destinations Updated September 1, 2025 PORTLAND, Ore., – It’s been a record-breaking summer travel season, and many will squeeze in one final trip over the Labor Day weekend before the summer wraps up. AAA booking data shows that Alaska cruises, theme parks, Central…