The 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio stands out in a crowd for its Italian flair and enthusiastic performance. This small SUV is a driver’s car that begs to carve twisty back roads and soar down the highway, and comes standard with all-wheel drive. But the cabin isn’t as posh and it has less cargo space than…
Elegant, quick, fun to drive, and plenty of Scandinavian charm. That’s the 2025 Volvo XC60 T8. This luxury plug-in hybrid SUV comes well-equipped, has a stylish interior and has an all-electric range of 35 miles. Base Price: $75,250As Tested: $77,345Horsepower: 455Mileage: 28 MPG combined / 63 MPGe gas + electric The XC60 T8 used to…
The CR-V has been one of Honda’s most popular vehicles and one of the best-selling SUVs in the country since its U.S. debut in 1997. The CR-V Hybrid takes everything you know and love from the CR-V and adds peppier handling and a more efficient power train. The 2025 CR-V Hybrid is a solid family…
National Average Steady PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are rising in Oregon and other West Coast states after a fire last week at a refinery in Benicia, California in the Bay Area. The Valero refinery produces 145,000 barrels per day. Any kind of disruption to a refinery or pipeline on the West Coast tends to…
2025 Travel Volume will set New Record, driven by Road Trips Updated May 26, 2025 PORTLAND, Ore., – Travel over the Memorial Day weekend this year is expected to set a new record. AAA projects 45.1 million Americans (13.2% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. This is…
If a sports car and a luxury SUV had a baby, it would be the 2025 BMW X5 M Competition. This Bimmer is fast and fun, with dynamic handling, a posh cabin, and lots of tech. But it’s spendy and has a firmer ride than some rivals. Base Price: $124,800As Tested: $140,175Horsepower: 617Mileage: 13 mpg…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Most states including Oregon are seeing gas prices change by a nickel or less on the week. While refinery maintenance season continues to impact gasoline supplies, crude oil prices have plunged to their lowest since the COVID years. The major drivers are economic concerns and the announcement by OPEC+ that it will…
The Kia K4 is a brand new model for 2025, and right out of the gate it becomes a top contender in the compact car category. It has handsome looks, a smooth ride, attractive interior, many standard and available features and tech, and good gas mileage. And all of this comes at a low price…
The Chevrolet Equinox gets a makeover for 2025, making it a stronger option in the super-competitive compact SUV category. It looks more aggressive, comes with more standard equipment and tech, gets good gas mileage, and has a relatively low price. However, so-so performance and less cargo space keep it from being a top contender. Base…
Pump prices decline for second consecutive week PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are declining for the second week in a row at a time of year when prices normally rise. The major drivers are four-year lows for crude oil prices and lackluster demand for gas. However, crude prices are moving up again, so the unseasonal…