PORTLAND, Ore., – Three restaurants and 17 hotels in Oregon have received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation for 2020. This is the 84th year AAA is out with its list of the top hotels and restaurants that earned the Four or Five Diamond Rating during the past 12 months. The AAA Diamond ratings evaluate…
The GMC Acadia gets a makeover for 2020, making this two- or three-row crossover better able to compete against its cousin, the Chevy Traverse. It’s a comfortable family hauler that gets decent fuel economy. However, other options in this competitive segment offer better performance, more luxurious cabins and more cargo space so you’ll want to…
The Buick Enclave is a good looking and well-equipped three-row crossover with lots of room for passengers and cargo. But the sticker price can climb into luxury territory, making it less attractive as a family hauler. The Enclave got redesigned for the 2018 model year, renamed the base trim for 2019, and receives a…
Large sedans are going the way of the dinosaur. But shoppers who still want a full-size sedan will find a lot to like about the 2020 Toyota Avalon. It has many standard and available features, a smooth ride, and a roomy and upscale cabin that may make you think you’re driving a Lexus. It…
The XC90 is the flagship SUV for Volvo and is one of the most stylish options in the luxury midsize SUV category. It’s loaded with tech and available with several different power trains including a plug-in hybrid. There’s room for six or seven passengers in three rows of seating. The interior looks straight out of…
Mitsubishi vehicles can get lost in the shuffle because the brand just isn’t top of mind when it comes to purchasing a car. However, the company’s compact crossover, the Eclipse Cross, is probably its best vehicle with its affordable price, handsome looks, decent fuel economy, nice interior, technology and practicality. The Eclipse Cross was…
The Subaru Outback is a tried and true favorite here in the Pacific Northwest; in fact, Oregon is one of Subaru’s prime markets. I couldn’t help but notice all of the other Outbacks on the road during my week-long test drive. The Outback gets fully redesigned for 2020 and is now in its sixth…
PORTLAND, Ore., – A growing number of Washington state drivers involved in fatal crashes are testing positive for recent use of marijuana, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Before marijuana was legalized in Washington State in December 2012, 8.8 percent of drivers in fatal crashes tested positive for the drug.…
Vast Majority of EV owners would buy again PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from AAA finds that over five years and 75,000 miles of driving, the annual cost of owning a new compact electric vehicle is only slightly more expensive – about $600 annually – than its gas-powered counterpart. The study also revealed that the…
With the popularity of the Outback, it’s easy to forget that Subaru makes a sedan. But the Legacy is still considered the flagship vehicle for the Japanese automaker and gets a makeover for 2020. Subaru calls it the most advanced Legacy in its 30-year history. It remains the only sedan in the U.S. that comes…