PORTLAND, Ore., – Drivers in the West Coast and Rockies regions are enjoying falling pump prices while prices are rising in the rest of the country. For the week, the national average for regular gains four cents to $2.79 a gallon. The Oregon average loses a penny to $3.20. The national average has added eight…
PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from AAA reveals that most vehicle escape tools, intended to quickly help passengers trapped in a car following an accident, will break tempered side windows, but none were able to penetrate laminated glass. Drivers may not realize that an increasing number of new cars – in fact, one in three…
Mercedes-Benz calls the CLS-Class a “four-door coupe.” Of course, it’s actually a four-door sedan with a raking roofline. But it’s sure handsome with its sleek, flowing lines. It also boasts a sumptuous interior, tons of tech, a smooth ride and decent fuel economy. The CLS was introduced in 2003 and gets a makeover for…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices have been climbing in several states over the last couple weeks. In addition to rising demand for gas, 13 states have introduced new gas taxes this month which is putting upward pressure on the national average. For the week, the national average adds two cents to $2.75 a gallon. The…
“That’s a Buick???” I was asked that numerous times during my week with the 2019 Buick Regal. It’s an attractive midsize sedan with modern lines and sure doesn’t look like something your grandpa would drive. The Regal is the last sedan made by Buick. The larger LaCrosse will be discontinued at the end of…
The Volkswagen Golf GTI has long been known for its athletic prowess and has had a loyal following from drivers who want a performance-oriented small hatchback. The Golf GTI got a makeover for the 2015 model year and has received several updates since then. For 2019, the Golf GTI gets some additional horses under…
Nearly 49 Million Americans including 583,000 Oregonians to travel for fireworks and fun PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects a record-breaking 48.9 million Americans (14.8 percent of the population) will travel this Independence Day holiday, the highest travel volume for the holiday since AAA started tracking in 2000. This is a 4.1 percent increase over last…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices continue to move lower this week; however, robust demand in the U.S. and a jump in crude oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East could send gas prices higher in the short-term. For the week, the national average slips half a cent to $2.67 a gallon. The Oregon…
The S60 is Volvo’s compact luxury sedan, competing against the likes of the Audi A4, BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. With its capable performance, beautiful interior and up-to-the-minute technology, the S60 competes very well in this competitive class. The S60 is redesigned for the 2019 model year and is now in its third generation.…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices continue on the downward trend which began around Memorial Day. For the week, the national average falls a nickel to $2.68 a gallon. The Oregon average also loses a nickel to $3.28 a gallon. “Growing inventories of gasoline in the U.S. are putting downward pressure on pump prices as we…