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…
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is another new entry into the growing three-row crossover segment. Like its cousin the Kia Telluride, the Palisade boasts a roomy and upscale cabin, a smooth and comfortable ride, the latest tech and a long list of standard features you’d normally find on luxury vehicles. There are several excellent three-row…
Wagons often get lost in the shuffle due to the popularity of SUVs and crossovers. And it’s a shame because wagons offer the practicality and versatility of SUVs but drive more like sedans. Here in the U.S., the vast majority of wagons are made by Subaru, while upscale models are available from Audi and…
Since its introduction in 1966, 46 million Toyota Corollas have been sold around the world. The Corolla is now in its 12th generation. Toyota added a hatchback to the Corolla line-up for 2019, and for 2020 the Corolla sedan gets a makeover including the introduction of a new hybrid model. While the Corolla and…
Record-breaking 115.6 Million Americans including 1.4 million Oregonians to travel for the holidays PORTLAND, Ore. – AAA says a record-breaking number of Americans will travel for the Chanukah, Christmas and New Year holidays. More than 115.6 million Americans including 1.4 million Oregonians will travel 50 miles or more from home between Sunday, Dec. 21 through…
Oregon has nation’s seventh-largest weekly drop in gas prices PORTLAND, Ore., – A drop in demand and increase in gasoline stocks are sending pump prices lower in time for the busy holiday travel season. For the week, the national average for regular dips two cents to $2.55 a gallon. The Oregon average drops five cents…
Shoppers have several great options now when it comes to choosing a heavy-duty pick-up. The Chevrolet Silverado gets redesigned for 2020 and is right up there with offerings from Ford and Ram. Making your choice will boil down to the features you want and your brand preference. Chevrolet says the new Silverado 2500 is…