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…
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…