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…
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…