2023 Travel Volume will be Third Busiest on Record PORTLAND, Ore., – Memorial Day 2023 is expected to be the third busiest on record. AAA projects 42.3 million Americans (12.6% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. This is an increase of 7% over 2022. In all, 2.7…
The Cadillac Escalade is enormous and opulent. Its sheer size and aggressive looks make it stand out, and the posh and roomy cabin is loaded with premium materials, features and tech. There’s a new V-Series trim that ups the performance. The downside is poor fuel economy. Base Price: $149,195As Tested: $154,765Horsepower: 682Mileage: 11 mpg city/16…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Lower crude oil prices and a drop in U.S. demand for gas are helping to push pump prices lower in 47 states, including Oregon. Crude remains below $75 a barrel, and the transition to summer-blend fuel has mostly wrapped up across the country. For the week, the national average for regular drops…
The Infiniti QX80 is the luxury version of the Nissan Armada. It’s a huge and comfortable family hauler with lots of room for passengers and cargo, and boasts the best towing capability in the class. However, the QX80 is getting long in the tooth and gets poor gas mileage. Base Price: $87,450As Tested: $91,580Horsepower: 400Mileage:…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Crude oil prices below $80 per barrel continue to put downward pressure on pump prices. While the national average has been steadily declining for more than a week, prices in most West Coast states continue to rise for now; however, prices in this region are expected to hit their spring peak soon.…
The 2023 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop EV is cute, fun to drive, and one of the most affordable electric vehicles. However, it has a range of only 114 miles and a miniscule back seat. Base Price: $33,900As Tested: $38,750Horsepower: 181Mileage: 119 MPGe city/100 MPGe highway/110 MPGe combined Mini added the Electric Hardtop to the line-up…
Other states, including Oregon, will see prices rise a bit more PORTLAND, Ore., – Lower crude oil prices and a drop in gasoline demand in the U.S. are starting to put the brakes on rising pump prices. While nearly half of all states, including Oregon, are seeing prices climb again this week, the rate of…
Toyota has been a leader in developing hybrid vehicles, especially the Prius. But the automaker has been slow to jump on the all-electric bandwagon. The first was the electrified RAV4 which had limited availability. The second is the new 2023 bZ4X crossover, which has arrived at most Toyota dealerships. It has a range of 222…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are climbing in almost every state again this week. The major driver is the higher cost of crude oil which has been hovering in the low $80s per barrel. Pump prices have been steadily edging up since late March. For the week, the national average for regular unleaded gains seven…
Like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, the Nissan Altima has long been a competitive midsize sedan. It has a roomy and comfortable cabin, lots of standard features and tech, a user-friendly infotainment system, and good fuel economy. However, its performance isn’t as robust and the cabin isn’t as upscale as what you’ll find in…