The Toyota Prius is the original hybrid. Though it faces a lot more competition now than when it first went on sale in 1997, it’s still on shoppers’ lists who want a practical and reliable car with excellent fuel efficiency. The Prius was redesigned for the 2016 model year. Now for 2019, the Prius…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Summer may be winding down but gasoline demand is soaring to new heights at nearly 10 million b/d. This jump in demand is slowing the rate at which gas prices are declining. For the week, the national average for regular falls three cents to $2.61 a gallon. The Oregon average loses two…
The LS is the flagship in the Lexus line-up and, in fact, LS stands for “luxury sedan.” It competes against several other full-size luxury sedans including the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Porsche Panamera. The LS has a lower starting price than most rivals and is a good blend of luxury, smooth…
Quirky, fun and affordable, the Kia Soul is the best-selling vehicle for the Korean automaker. Maybe it was that old hamster-themed advertising campaign. The five-passenger Kia Soul gets totally redesigned for 2020 and is now in its third generation. It was introduced a decade ago when boxy cars were in. Remember the Scion xB…
PORTLAND, Ore., – A huge jump in U.S. gasoline stocks is putting downward pressure on retail gas prices. For the week, the national average for regular drops six cents to $2.64 a gallon. The Oregon average loses four cents to $3.10. The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that gasoline stocks built…
The BMW M850i XDrive Convertible is like a spendy Mustang with a BMW badge with its long hood and two large doors. It’s a cross between a muscle car and a cruiser that starts in the six-figures. This is a BMW that almost lives up to the “ultimate driving machine” slogan. It excels at grand…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices continue to tick down and have been steadily declining all summer. For the week, the national average for regular falls three cents to $2.70 a gallon. The Oregon average loses two cents to $3.13. Prices are a little cheaper as demand saw a small dip on the week, even though overall…
181 Oregon properties honored with AAA award PORTLAND, Ore., – Travelers want a clean room when they’re staying at a hotel. AAA is out with a new Inspector’s Best Of Housekeeping award that recognizes AAA Inspected & Approved hotels that receive the highest possible cleanliness and condition scores. Oregon has 181 properties from Albany to…
The Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid version of Ford’s midsize sedan. It comes with lots of bells and whistles, a comfy cabin and an all-electric range of 25 miles. But other plug-in hybrids can deliver more miles of EV range and offer better handling. The five-passenger Fusion Energi debuted for the 2013 model…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices continue to move lower in almost every state. For the week, the national average for regular loses three cents to $2.73 a gallon. The Oregon average slips three cents to $3.15. “Gas prices have been steadily declining this summer. That coupled with the fact that the national and Oregon averages…