Major Factors are Speeding, Impaired Driving and Distraction PORTLAND, Ore., – Over the past five years, nearly 3,500 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the 100 Deadliest Days, the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, when the number of crash fatalities involving a teen driver historically rise. New crash data…
With the popularity of crossovers and SUVs continuing to grow, more car makers are adding tiny SUVs to their line-ups. They’re practical, usually cost less than their larger cousins and provide that coveted higher seating position. The five-passenger Toyota C-HR was introduced for the 2018 model year and gets a few updates for 2019.…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices continue to inch down despite strong demand. The vast majority of Memorial Day travelers found gas prices a little lower than they were in early May. For the week, the national average loses two cents to $2.83 a gallon while the Oregon average dips a penny to $3.42 a gallon. “Gas…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are flat or creeping lower ahead of Memorial Day weekend, despite a drop in gasoline stocks. For the week, the national average slips a cent to $2.85 a gallon while the Oregon average remains at $3.44 a gallon. “Gas prices are fairly steady despite the fact that U.S. gasoline stocks…
Capable and comfortable. The 2019 GMC Canyon can tow and haul more than many competitors, has decent fuel efficiency and is easy to drive. This mid-size pick-up is an upscale cousin to the Chevrolet Colorado. Both trucks have the same platform and towing and hauling capabilities but the Canyon has more features and costs…
Highest Number of Road Trippers on Record to kick off Summer Travel Season PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects that nearly 43 million Americans (13 percent of the population) will travel this Memorial Day weekend, the second-highest travel volume ever for the holiday, trailing only 2005. The number of travelers is up 3.6 percent from last…
Oregon average is flat while national average sees largest weekly decline in three months PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are holding steady or inching lower in most states despite an increase in demand and a decrease in gasoline stocks. For the week, the national average slips three cents to $2.86 a gallon while the Oregon…
Jaguar I-Pace EV400 HSE tops AAA’s annual list of top green cars PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA’s new survey shows that consumer interest in electric vehicles remains steady. The number who say they plan to buy an EV the next time they’re in the market for a new or used vehicle is unchanged from 2018 with…
Looking for a small, performance-oriented sports sedan with all-wheel-drive? The WRX offers dynamic handling and Subaru’s all-wheel-drive system so you can play on the track as well as conquer rainy and snowy roads. The WRX was first introduced in the U.S. in 2002 and has always been aimed at driving enthusiasts. The current…
Oregon pump prices most expensive since October 2014 PORTLAND, Ore., – One week after the U.S. State Department announced the end of waivers for countries to import oil from Iran, pump prices continue to climb. The national and Oregon averages are at year-to-date highs, and the Oregon average is at its highest price in four…