The CX-50 is all-new for 2023. It’s a compact SUV that fits in the middle of the line-up of Mazda crossovers. It boasts nimble handling, an upscale cabin, lots of tech, and decent fuel efficiency, and enters the class as a top entry. One drawback, however, is it doesn’t have as much cargo space as…
Updated December 15, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 112.7 million Americans (33.8% of the population) will travel for the Christmas and New Year holidays. This is up 3.3% from 2021 and closing in on pre-pandemic numbers. About 1.6 million Oregonians will pack their sleighs for a holiday trip. 2022 is expected to be the…
Updated 12/13/2022 Oregon Average Drops Below $4 a Gallon National Average Drops Below Year-Ago Price PORTLAND, Ore., – For the first time since Feb. 23, the Oregon average for regular unleaded has dropped below $4 a gallon. Gas prices continue to fall in all 50 states again this week. Lower crude oil prices, lackluster demand…
The 2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport Performance is a hybrid and is also the fastest and most powerful RX ever. It’s a good blend of luxury and performance, gets decent fuel economy, and has striking looks with its huge grill. Base Price: $61,600 As Tested: $70,620 Horsepower: 366 Mileage: 27 mpg city/28 mpg highway/27…
PORTLAND, Ore., – A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds dangerous driving behaviors such as speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol, rose from 2020 to 2021. The most alarming increase was among drivers admitting to getting behind the wheel after drinking enough that they felt…
Ford, Ram, GMC, Chevrolet. These are the big dogs among full-size pickups. Although the 2023 GMC Sierra isn’t the class leader when it comes to performance, towing and hauling, it does everything you want a pick-up to do. It’s available with several engines, cab styles and bed sizes so you can get the truck…
PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA is expanding its capabilities and membership benefits by providing more services for electric vehicle drivers. AAA is offering more roadside solutions for EV drivers and investing in research to better understand electric vehicle functionality and consumer perceptions. Portland and Bend are two markets where AAA provides mobile charging for EVs on…
When you think about small luxury sedans, the Infiniti Q50 is not one that immediately comes to mind. This sports sedan from Nissan’s upscale brand debuted for the 2014 model year but has had a tough time breaking out from under the shadow of its rivals, even when sporty luxury sedans were the in thing.…
“Is that a Kia?” I heard that many times during my week-long test drive with the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. It’s all new for 2023 and its aggressive, stylish looks sure turn heads. Plus the Sportage Hybrid boasts great fuel efficiency, a stylish and roomy cabin, and peppy performance, all at a competitive price. Base…
AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021 and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes. This year is projected to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000*. “Families and friends are eager to spend time together this Thanksgiving,…