Oregon has Nation’s Largest Weekly Jump in Gas Prices for the Second Consecutive Week

Tightening Gasoline Supplies Send Prices Higher in Oregon and Many Other States PORTLAND, Ore., – U.S. refinery utilization is at 83 percent—the lowest rate since September 2017—tightening gasoline supplies and causing state gas price averages to rise in nearly half of all states, including Oregon. For the week, the national average holds steady at $2.64…

2019 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD

The 2019 Nissan Murano is an affordable two-row crossover that’s all about comfort, styling and technology, and less about performance and practicality.   The Murano is now in its third generation. It got updated for the 2015 model year and gets refreshed for 2019 with some exterior and interior styling tweaks and some added technology.…

2020 Kia Telluride SX V6 AWD

The Kia Telluride is brand new for the 2020 model year and becomes a top contender in the competitive midsize SUV/crossover class. It boasts a smooth ride, upscale and roomy cabin, tons of standard tech and safety features, light off-roading capability and rugged good looks.   The Telluride becomes the largest crossover from the North…

2020 Acura MDX SH-AWD A-Spec

The 2020 Acura MDX is a well-equipped, three-row luxury crossover without the high-end price. In fact, you can get into a top-of-the-line MDX for less than the starting price of some European competitors.   The Acura MDX got a makeover for the 2014 model year. For 2019, the A-Spec package was introduced and the infotainment…

2019 Volkswagen Arteon SE 4Motion

“Is that an Artery?” asked one of my co-workers as the small new luxury car from Volkswagen was delivered at the office. Surprisingly, that was a comment I heard a few times during my week with the Arteon, as folks seemed to have trouble with the name.   The Arteon is new for 2019 and…

2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

If you’re looking for a beast for off-roading, the Toyota 4Runner can help you conquer the great outdoors. If you’re looking for an SUV that performs well as a daily driver, the 4Runner isn’t the best choice.   The 2019 Toyota 4Runner is an old-school SUV with its body-on-frame design and serious off-roading capability. So…