The 2025 Subaru Outback is practical and capable with standard all-wheel drive. It’s not flashy but is great as a family and pet hauler, for navigating in the rain and snow, and is suitable for light off-roading on dirt and gravel roads. It’s no wonder that the Outback is a perennial favorite here in the…
PORTLAND, Ore., – After a few quiet weeks at the pumps, gas prices are springing up, driven by the annual switch to summer-blend fuel which is more expensive to produce. The rising gas prices are seasonal and occur every year. For now, the higher prices have nothing to do with tariffs, but tariffs could return…
The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Velar has stunning looks, a beautiful interior, and a lower price tag than most other Range Rovers. But it’s spendier than many other luxury rivals. While the Velar does have much of the off-road ability you’d expect in a Land Rover, it’s more about style than all-out rugged capabilities.…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Another quiet week for gas prices as most states, including Oregon, are seeing minimal changes at the pumps, even as many travelers get ready to hit the road for spring break. Lower crude oil prices continue to be a major driver of the calm gas prices. For the week, the national average…
The subcompact SUV category is growing by leaps and bounds, and the Nissan Kicks is a strong pick. It gets redesigned for 2025 and is bigger, more refined, and comes with more features, all at an affordable price that’s about the same as the 2024 model. But a drawback is the Kicks isn’t as much…
New AAA studies explore messaging strategies to promote safer choices PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that most people who consume cannabis (84.8%) will drive on the same day, with more than half (53%) saying they’ll drive an hour or less after taking cannabis. With this type of…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices continue to tick down, thanks in part to lower crude oil prices which have posted seven consecutive weeks of losses. Still, drivers can expect some volatility in gas prices due to the switch to summer-blend fuel and markets reacting to the on-again, off-again news on tariffs. For the week, the…
The EX40 is the new name for Volvo’s XC40 Recharge as Volvo updates its naming strategy to better differentiate between traditional gas-powered vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric vehicles. If the EX40 seems very similar to the XC40 Recharge, it’s because it is. While the new EX40 gets a slightly larger range and quicker fast-charging speed,…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices are heading lower in almost all states, including Oregon, this week. However, refinery maintenance season is not over yet, so gas prices will likely rise in the coming weeks. And the Trump Administration tariffs went into effect early today, and some regions may see impacts at the pumps as the…
The Taos is the tiniest SUV from Volkswagen. It was designed for the U.S. market, where subcompact SUVs are becoming more popular. The Taos ss practical, surprisingly roomy and comes well-equipped. Drawbacks are that it’s not as fun to drive as some rivals and the price can climb to Tiguan levels with options. Base Price:…