The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is a practical and comfortable crossover with three rows of seating and lots of room for passengers and cargo. However, its driving dynamics are rather dull and the infotainment system is a bit dated. The midsize crossover/SUV segment is so competitive that the Atlas doesn’t stand out. The Atlas joined…
The UX is brand new for the 2019 model year and joins the luxury subcompact crossover segment with a lower price than many rivals. It’s comfortable and comes with many driver assistance technologies. But it has a cumbersome infotainment system and most competitors offer livelier handling. On the outside, the UX has an aggressive…
Lots of get up and go, dynamic driving dynamics, an upscale cabin, decent fuel economy and a smooth ride—those are the reasons why the 2019 Mazda CX-5 should be on your short list if you’re shopping for a compact crossover or SUV. The CX-5 is the most popular Mazda. It was introduced for the…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices are moving higher this week due to reduced supplies and increased demand. For the week, the national average gains three cents to $2.43 a gallon. The Oregon average adds two and a half cents to $2.77. Since the start of the year, the national average has shot up 17 cents.…
The Toyota Corolla Hatchback is new for 2019 and boasts many firsts for Toyota, including standard Apple CarPlay and the brand’s all-new suite of advanced driver safety features. The hatch also has zippier performance and a little more attitude than the sedan Corolla. The five-passenger Hatchback is available in two trims: SE and XSW.…
Oregon and Arizona are the only states where prices are flat week-over-week PORTLAND, Ore., – Retail gas prices are rising in most states but not Oregon as refineries gear up for spring gasoline production and maintenance season. For the week, the national average jumps six cents to $2.40 a gallon. The Oregon average remains at…
The 2019 S E Countryman ALL4 is the plug-in hybrid model of the MINI Countryman and the first-ever for the brand. It has the cuteness and quickness of the traditional MINI but with a short all-electric range of 12 miles, plus a regular gas engine and standard all-wheel-drive. However, none of this comes cheap. …
28 states see pump prices climb by a nickel or more PORTLAND, Ore., – Rising crude oil prices and continuing refinery issues are sending gas prices higher in most states but not Oregon. For the week, the national average shoots up six cents to $2.33 a gallon, the largest one-week increase for the national average…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Three restaurants and 16 hotels in Oregon have received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation for 2019. This is the 83rd 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…
Congratulations to Oregon’s AAA Four Diamond restaurants! A brief description of each property, along with AAA Inspector Notes, are provided below. (The year listed by each establishment indicates the year the property first received the current, consecutively maintained Diamond rating.) LINCOLN CITY The Bay House (2015) Overlooking Siletz Bay, this fashionable, contemporary dining…