Gas Prices Trending Cheaper Nationally PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are ticking down in most states, except for the West Coast region where tightening supplies due to refinery outages are sending prices higher. For the week, the national average for regular slips half a cent to $2.66 a gallon. The Oregon average jumps a nickel…
1 in 4 U.S. Households belongs to the Travel Organization PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA has hit the milestone mark of 60 million members, making the travel organization one of the largest membership associations in North America. Since 1902, AAA has been an iconic brand that evokes feelings of safety, security and peace of mind, with…
PORTLAND, Ore., – This is the first time since early June that the national gas price average jumped more than a nickel in just a few days, driven by the previous weekend’s attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. For the week, the national average for regular shoots up seven cents to $2.66 a gallon. The…
If you’re shopping for a luxury midsize SUV or crossover, there are lots of great options. The BMW X5 easily stands out in this competitive crowd with its driving dynamics, cushy interior and updated tech. The X5 was introduced for the 2000 model year and gets redesigned for 2019. It now has more power,…
Pump Prices could Spike by 10 to 25 Cents PORTLAND, Ore., – Drivers can expect volatility at the pumps in the coming days and weeks. AAA says gas prices could jump 10 to 25 cents a gallon over the next month in the wake of drone attacks on two major facilities in Saudi Arabia. For…
In early 2019, Ford announced that the F-150 was again the best-selling truck in the U.S. for the 42nd year in a row. Not only that, the F-150 has been the top-selling vehicle in the U.S. for the last 30 years. It’s no wonder the F-150 is so popular. It’s capable and versatile, available…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Retail gas prices continue to slowly and steadily decline as the summer driving season comes to an end. For the week, the national average for regular falls a penny to $2.56 a gallon. The Oregon average slips half a cent to $3.04. “Demand for gasoline and gasoline stocks usually drop in early…
The Crosstrek Hybrid is new for 2019 and becomes Subaru’s first plug-in vehicle with an all-electric range of 17 miles. It gets excellent fuel efficiency, has an upscale cabin and has respectable off-road capability. And hey, it’s a Crosstrek—one of Subaru’s most popular models. But it costs a lot more than its gas-powered sibling. …
The Ford F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for more than three decades. It’s capable, practical, has decent fuel efficiency for the class and can also serve as a versatile daily driver and family hauler. The F-150 is available with a myriad of different engines, cab styles, beds and features so you…
More than two people are killed every day including drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists PORTLAND, Ore., – More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by drivers running red lights, according to data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people were…