Second-highest travel volume on record with 55 million Americans taking to roads and skies PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects more than 55 million Americans (16.8 percent of the population) will kick off the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 2.9 percent increase over last year.…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Demand for gasoline in the U.S. is dropping to levels more typical for autumn which is helping pump prices fall or stabilize. For the week, the national average holds steady at $2.61 a gallon. The Oregon average loses three cents to $3.31. The latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Older adults who are uncomfortable in certain driving conditions are adjusting their driving patterns to avoid driving at night, on the freeway, in afternoon rush hour traffic, or in unfamiliar areas, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Some of the self-regulated changes older drivers make can be…
The Volkswagen Jetta was known as being a driver’s car and a way to get a European badge without the high price tag. While the Jetta is certainly a decent compact car and still has diehard fans, other rivals offer better performance and nicer interiors. The Jetta is redesigned for 2019 and gets a…
Tightening Gasoline Supplies Send Prices Higher in Oregon and Many Other States PORTLAND, Ore., – U.S. refinery utilization is at 83 percent—the lowest rate since September 2017—tightening gasoline supplies and causing state gas price averages to rise in nearly half of all states, including Oregon. For the week, the national average holds steady at $2.64…
PORTLAND, Ore., – One-quarter of Americans plan to take an international vacation over the next 18 months, according to a new AAA Travel survey. AAA’s advance travel booking data shows that many travelers will head to popular European destinations including Rome, London, Dublin and Paris, and warm-weather spots in Mexico and the Caribbean. Get an…
The 2019 Nissan Murano is an affordable two-row crossover that’s all about comfort, styling and technology, and less about performance and practicality. The Murano is now in its third generation. It got updated for the 2015 model year and gets refreshed for 2019 with some exterior and interior styling tweaks and some added technology.…
Relief Expected Soon for West Coast Drivers PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices are decreasing for the majority of drivers across the country as crude oil prices remain relatively low. It’s a different story on the West Coast where prices are still climbing after a number of unplanned refinery outages. Relief here should come soon. For…
The Kia Telluride is brand new for the 2020 model year and becomes a top contender in the competitive midsize SUV/crossover class. It boasts a smooth ride, upscale and roomy cabin, tons of standard tech and safety features, light off-roading capability and rugged good looks. The Telluride becomes the largest crossover from the North…
The 2020 Acura MDX is a well-equipped, three-row luxury crossover without the high-end price. In fact, you can get into a top-of-the-line MDX for less than the starting price of some European competitors. The Acura MDX got a makeover for the 2014 model year. For 2019, the A-Spec package was introduced and the infotainment…