The 2025 Mazda CX-50 is an upscale, zippy and well-equipped compact crossover. While it costs more than some rivals, it truly is one of the best in this competitive segment. The CX-50 has stylish and rugged looks, is fun to drive, comes standard with all-wheel drive, and has a high-end interior that rivals some upscale…
AAA expects 119 million Americans including nearly 1.7 million Oregonians to travel for the holidays Updated December 25, 2024 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 119.3 million Americans (35% of the population) including 1.68 million Oregonians will travel 50 miles or more for the Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year holidays. This year’s travel volume narrowly beats…
Both averages are also at their cheapest prices of the year so far PORTLAND, Ore., – Drivers are getting an early holiday gift as gas prices fall to their cheapest prices since 2021. The national average is at its cheapest price since May 2021 and the Oregon average is down to its lowest price since…
National average falls to lowest price in more than three years; Oregon average almost at lowest price of 2024 PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are declining again after some small upticks before Thanksgiving. The national average for regular gas is at its lowest price since May 2021, closing in on $3 a gallon. The Oregon…
The Honda Pilot is a tried-and-true favorite in the midsize SUV class. It’s peppy and easy to drive, has a comfortable and roomy cabin, comes well-equipped with many features and tech, gets decent gas mileage, and is available in an off-road-oriented trim. While it’s a top contender in this competitive group, the 2025 Pilot falls…
Pump prices are cheapest for the holiday since 2020 PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are edging up in about half of all states, including Oregon, ahead of Thanksgiving. But drivers will still pay the cheapest prices for gas over the Thanksgiving holiday since 2020. A jump in crude oil prices has put some upward pressure…
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is a well-rounded entry in the competitive compact SUV segment. It has handsome looks, an upscale and roomy interior, and a long list of standard and available features and tech, all at a reasonable price. It’s not as peppy as some rivals but does have a cushy ride. Base Price: $34,165As…
Pump Prices continue to tick down as AAA projects record travel for Thanksgiving PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices continue to edge lower and the national and Oregon averages for regular gas have fallen to their lowest prices of the year so far. And the national average is poised to dip below $3 gallon for the…
Planes, Trains and Automobiles will be stuffed as nearly 80 million Americans including 1.1 million Oregonians travel for turkey Updated November 27, 2024 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 79.9 million Americans (23.6% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 2.1% from 2023. This year is the…
The Ascent is the largest Subaru. It’s roomy, comfortable, and practical with standard all-wheel drive and many safety features, which is what you want in a family hauler. But meh handling and a tight third row may keep it from being a top contender among the many excellent midsize three-row crossovers. Base Price: $46,595As Tested:…