Oregon drivers to pay lowest prices for the holiday in two years PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices continue to edge lower and drivers taking that last summer road trip for Labor Day will enjoy cheaper gas prices than last year’s Labor Day holiday. For the week, the national average for regular falls two cents to…
The Toyota Prius is the original hybrid. Though it faces a lot more competition now than when it first went on sale in 1997, it’s still on shoppers’ lists who want a practical and reliable car with excellent fuel efficiency. The Prius was redesigned for the 2016 model year. Now for 2019, the Prius…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Summer may be winding down but gasoline demand is soaring to new heights at nearly 10 million b/d. This jump in demand is slowing the rate at which gas prices are declining. For the week, the national average for regular falls three cents to $2.61 a gallon. The Oregon average loses two…
The LS is the flagship in the Lexus line-up and, in fact, LS stands for “luxury sedan.” It competes against several other full-size luxury sedans including the Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Porsche Panamera. The LS has a lower starting price than most rivals and is a good blend of luxury, smooth…
Quirky, fun and affordable, the Kia Soul is the best-selling vehicle for the Korean automaker. Maybe it was that old hamster-themed advertising campaign. The five-passenger Kia Soul gets totally redesigned for 2020 and is now in its third generation. It was introduced a decade ago when boxy cars were in. Remember the Scion xB…
PORTLAND, Ore., – A huge jump in U.S. gasoline stocks is putting downward pressure on retail gas prices. For the week, the national average for regular drops six cents to $2.64 a gallon. The Oregon average loses four cents to $3.10. The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that gasoline stocks built…
The BMW M850i XDrive Convertible is like a spendy Mustang with a BMW badge with its long hood and two large doors. It’s a cross between a muscle car and a cruiser that starts in the six-figures. This is a BMW that almost lives up to the “ultimate driving machine” slogan. It excels at grand…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices continue to tick down and have been steadily declining all summer. For the week, the national average for regular falls three cents to $2.70 a gallon. The Oregon average loses two cents to $3.13. Prices are a little cheaper as demand saw a small dip on the week, even though overall…
181 Oregon properties honored with AAA award PORTLAND, Ore., – Travelers want a clean room when they’re staying at a hotel. AAA is out with a new Inspector’s Best Of Housekeeping award that recognizes AAA Inspected & Approved hotels that receive the highest possible cleanliness and condition scores. Oregon has 181 properties from Albany to…
The Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid version of Ford’s midsize sedan. It comes with lots of bells and whistles, a comfy cabin and an all-electric range of 25 miles. But other plug-in hybrids can deliver more miles of EV range and offer better handling. The five-passenger Fusion Energi debuted for the 2013 model…