2024 Travel Volume will be Second Busiest on Record Updated May 27, 2024 PORTLAND, Ore., – Memorial Day 2024 is expected to be the second busiest on record. AAA projects 43.8 million Americans (13% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. This is an increase of 4% over…
The 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV is the plug-in hybrid version of Mazda’s all-new three-row crossover. It has the peppy performance you expect in a Mazda, a luxurious interior, room for seven or eight passengers, and can go up to 26 miles on all-electric power. Base Price: $56,950As Tested: $58,920Horsepower: 323Mileage: 56 MPGe electricity + gas…
Is the Spring Peak in the Rear View Mirror? PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas price hikes are cooling off this week and nearly two thirds of all states, including Oregon, ae seeing prices decrease. Lower crude oil prices, underwhelming demand for gas in the U.S., and increases in gasoline and crude oil supplies are putting downward…
The 2024 Hyundai Tucson stands out in the crowded field of compact SUVs for its handsome looks, roomy and upscale cabin, good fuel efficiency, and many standard features and tech that can cost more on rivals. While it’s not an athletic performer, the Tucson is well-rounded and well-equipped and provides good value for the money.…
Small Decline for National Average, Small Increase for Oregon Average PORTLAND, Ore., – This is the time of year we often see a lull in demand for gasoline demand between spring break and Memorial Day, but oil markets remain volatile due to the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. These are the major factors…
Small pickups are gaining in popularity. Even though they’re little, they can still do a lot of truck-like things but get better fuel efficiency and have a smaller price tag. The 2024 Ford Maverick is tinier than its siblings, the Ranger and F-150, but can still haul and tow and even do some off-roading. It’s…
New AAA Research in Oregon looks at Spillover Speeding PORTLAND, Ore., – Raising speed limits on highways could lead to more crashes on nearby roads, according to new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This “spillover effect” can lead to dangerous clusters of crashes or “hotspots” on local roads within a one-mile radius…
Half of all states, including Oregon, see weekly declines PORTLAND, Ore., – Lackluster demand for gas and lower crude oil prices have eased recent price hikes at the pumps. While the East Coast is seeing prices rise due to the switch to summer-blend fuel in that region, gas prices in half of all states, including…
The Ford Mustang has been an iconic car since its introduction way back in the 1960s. This pony gets redesigned for 2024 which should help it gallop well into the future. The Mustang is definitely a head turner – especially as a Race Red convertible! Base Price: $51,515As Tested: $62,200Horsepower: 480Mileage: 15 mpg city/23 mpg…
Oregon average adds another three cents PORTLAND, Ore., – The drone and missile attack by Iran against Israel over the weekend has escalated fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East and has kept crude oil prices above $85 per barrel. These tensions as well as seasonal factors such as refinery maintenance continue to…