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…
“Is that an Artery?” asked one of my co-workers as the small new luxury car from Volkswagen was delivered at the office. Surprisingly, that was a comment I heard a few times during my week with the Arteon, as folks seemed to have trouble with the name. The Arteon is new for 2019 and…
If you’re looking for a beast for off-roading, the Toyota 4Runner can help you conquer the great outdoors. If you’re looking for an SUV that performs well as a daily driver, the 4Runner isn’t the best choice. The 2019 Toyota 4Runner is an old-school SUV with its body-on-frame design and serious off-roading capability. So…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are holding steady or declining in most states, except for the West Coast region where prices are spiking after several unplanned refinery outages. For the week, the national average for regular slips half a cent to $2.65 a gallon. The Oregon average jumps six cents to $3.18. “Significant price jumps…