PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices in the West Coast states are soaring due to refinery issues in Puget Sound and California, and reports of an outage at the Olympic Pipeline. Planned and unplanned maintenance at refineries has caused wholesale prices to shoot up and those increase are being passed on to consumers at the pumps.…
The 2026 BMW iX stands out among midsize luxury electric vehicles for its lively performance, opulent and roomy interior, long range, and aggressive looks. I called it the “X-factor Bat Mobile” during my week-long test drive! Base Price: $88,500As Tested: $110,975Horsepower: 536Mileage: 90 MPGe city/85 MPGe highway/88 MPGe combined Admittedly, the iX’s bold looks don’t…
Lavish luxury? Check. Sports car-like acceleration? Check. Off-roading beast? Check. Loaded with the latest tech? Check. Six-figure price tag? Check. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG G 63 is the iconic large performance SUV from Mercedes-Benz that delivers dynamic handling and extreme off-roading prowess, a posh cabin loaded with features and tech, and a price that can easily…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices in Oregon and most other states are showing just small fluctuations as travelers gear up for Labor Day, the last holiday weekend of the summer. But issues at a major refinery in the Midwest are putting upward pressure on the national average. Still, it’s been a relatively calm summer at…
AAA finds this Active Driving Assistance System can have trouble every 9 minutes PORTLAND, Ore., – Advanced vehicle technology is becoming more and more common on new vehicles, but these systems don’t work well in all driving scenarios. The latest testing by AAA Automotive Engineers evaluated low-speed capable Active Driving Assistance (ADA) systems, also known…
Gas prices poised to stay calm through Labor Day PORTLAND, Ore., – So far, the summer of 2025 has brought just small fluctuations at the pumps. Crude oil prices have remained in the $60s for much of the summer, which has translated into stable gas prices. The wild card continues to be hurricane season. Any…
Alaska cruises, theme parks, Central Oregon and the Oregon Coast are top destinations Updated September 1, 2025 PORTLAND, Ore., – It’s been a record-breaking summer travel season, and many will squeeze in one final trip over the Labor Day weekend before the summer wraps up. AAA booking data shows that Alaska cruises, theme parks, Central…
Subarus are very popular here in the Pacific Northwest, and the Forester is one of the automaker’s best-sellers, only behind the Crosstrek and Outback. The Forester gets a makeover for 2025 but this compact SUV still maintains everything that has made it so popular including standard all-wheel drive, good ground clearance, a roomy and practical…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Another week with just small changes at the pumps. Most states, including Oregon, are seeing fluctuations of a nickel or less. Crude oil prices have dipped below $64 per barrel, which is putting some downward pressure on pump prices. However, hurricane season is the wild card and could impact gas and oil…
The 2025 Audi SQ8 is a swanky blend of power, luxury and technology in a midsize performance SUV. It features beautiful lines with its coupe-like exterior, sports-car handling, and an opulent and roomy interior loaded with features and tech. With a price tag hovering around 100-grand, you’ll get a V8 engine that cranks out 500…