PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular has jumped to its highest price of the year. Surging crude oil prices and heat-related refinery outages are the major drivers. Most states are seeing double-digit jumps this week, but Oregon is one of only nine states seeing small increases. For the week, the national average jumps…
The Infiniti QX55 looks swanky with its coupe-like design, has an opulent and comfortable interior, and comes loaded with features and tech. But so do many other luxury crossovers so the QX55 has a tough time standing out. Its starting price is also higher than many rivals. Base Price: $54,250As Tested: $56,580Horsepower: 268Mileage: 22 mpg…
Oregon is one of only five states with a weekly decline PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular climbs again this week, driven by a rally in crude oil prices and severe heat causing issues at U.S. refineries. Crude oil rose to $79 per barrel this week, the highest price since mid-April. Record-breaking heat…
The Crosstrek has been a best seller for Subaru since its introduction, thanks to its practicality, standard all-wheel-drive, and affordable price. This subcompact SUV gets redesigned for 2024 and Subaru has done an excellent job in making a good thing even better. Base Price: $30,895As Tested: $35,030Horsepower: 182Mileage: 26 mpg city/33 mpg highway/29 mpg combined…
PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular is edging up this week, due mostly to higher crude oil prices. Crude oil climbed above $76 per barrel last week, the highest price since April. But lower demand is keeping gas price hikes in check, and 16 states, including Oregon, are seeing small declines. For the…
The Volkswagen Golf is known for being fun to drive. The 2023 version keeps its reputation as a hot hatch, especially with the standard six-speed manual transmission, and also has a stylish interior with plenty of room for cargo. Drawbacks are some cheap cabin materials and a clunky infotainment system. Base Price: $39,070As Tested: $39,335Horsepower:…
AAA Research finds minimal benefits, increased risks from raising speed limits PORTLAND, Ore., (July 13, 2023) – Many think that raising speed limits can help drivers get to their destinations more quickly. But new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that raising speed limits may do little to save time and can…
Minimal movement in all states this week PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average is barely budging this week. About half of all states, including Oregon, are seeing small declines on the week, while the other half are seeing small to moderate increases. Crude oil prices have been inching up so that could put upward pressure…
The all-new Mazda CX-90 joins the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride as luxurious midsize SUVs from mainstream brands. The CX-90 boasts perky handling and an impressive interior. While the price tag is relatively high for the segment, the CX-90 comes loaded with features and standard all-wheel-drive. However, the CX-90 has a tight third row and less…
A Toyota Prius that looks cool? The 2023 Prius looks downright stylish with its new body design. But it delivers the same excellent fuel economy that has made it a global best seller for Toyota for more than 20 years. Base Price: $34,465As Tested: $37,494Horsepower: 194Mileage: 52 mpg city/52 mpg highway/52 mpg combined The Toyota…