“That’s a Buick???” I was asked that numerous times during my week with the 2019 Buick Regal. It’s an attractive midsize sedan with modern lines and sure doesn’t look like something your grandpa would drive. The Regal is the last sedan made by Buick. The larger LaCrosse will be discontinued at the end of…
The Volkswagen Golf GTI has long been known for its athletic prowess and has had a loyal following from drivers who want a performance-oriented small hatchback. The Golf GTI got a makeover for the 2015 model year and has received several updates since then. For 2019, the Golf GTI gets some additional horses under…
Nearly 49 Million Americans including 583,000 Oregonians to travel for fireworks and fun PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects a record-breaking 48.9 million Americans (14.8 percent of the population) will travel this Independence Day holiday, the highest travel volume for the holiday since AAA started tracking in 2000. This is a 4.1 percent increase over last…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices continue to move lower this week; however, robust demand in the U.S. and a jump in crude oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East could send gas prices higher in the short-term. For the week, the national average slips half a cent to $2.67 a gallon. The Oregon…
The S60 is Volvo’s compact luxury sedan, competing against the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. With its capable performance, beautiful interior and up-to-the-minute technology, the S60 competes very well in this competitive class. The S60 is redesigned for the 2019 model year and is now in its third generation.…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices continue on the downward trend which began around Memorial Day. For the week, the national average falls a nickel to $2.68 a gallon. The Oregon average also loses a nickel to $3.28 a gallon. “Growing inventories of gasoline in the U.S. are putting downward pressure on pump prices as we…
Zippy performance? Check. Comfortable and upscale interior? Check. User-friendly infotainment system? Check. The Mazda3 checks all the boxes and is one of the best compact cars available today. The five-passenger Mazda3 gets a makeover for 2019. It’s a little bit longer and gets an upgraded infotainment system. The Mazda3 is available as a sedan…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices in Oregon and nearly every other state are cheaper than a week ago, month ago and year ago. For the week, the national average drops seven cents to $2.73 a gallon. The Oregon average also falls seven cents to $3.33 a gallon. Both averages are at two-month lows. “Lower crude…
PORTLAND, Ore., – The majority of drivers in the U.S. are enjoying falling gas prices. For the week, the national average loses three cents to $2.80 a gallon. The Oregon average also drops three cents to $3.39 a gallon. “Gas prices should continue to decline in the short term, now that refinery maintenance season has…
Major Factors are Speeding, Impaired Driving and Distraction PORTLAND, Ore., – Over the past five years, nearly 3,500 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when the number of crash fatalities involving a teen driver historically rise. New crash data…