Subcompact SUVs and crossovers are hot. They’re practical and versatile, have good fuel efficiency, cost less than larger vehicles, and often have all-wheel-drive. They’re a good option for folks who just don’t need a large vehicle. The five-passenger Hyundai Kona was introduced for the 2018 model year and immediately became a contender in the…
Looking for a luxury midsize SUV with a posh cabin and status symbol badge that can also do serious off-roading? The 2019 Range Rover Sport can take you to the ballet one evening, and then forge a mountain stream the next day. The Range Rover Sport was updated for the 2014 model year and…
The Lexus LC 500 is definitely a head turner. Within minutes of hopping into this big six-figure sport coupe, I got several thumbs up and appreciate glances. I get to test drive a new car every week and it’s rare that a vehicle gets this much attention! LC stands for Luxury Coupe. But think…
Second-highest travel volume on record with 55 million Americans taking to roads and skies PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects more than 55 million Americans (16.8 percent of the population) will kick off the holiday season with a trip of 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 2.9 percent increase over last year.…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Demand for gasoline in the U.S. is dropping to levels more typical for autumn which is helping pump prices fall or stabilize. For the week, the national average holds steady at $2.61 a gallon. The Oregon average loses three cents to $3.31. The latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Older adults who are uncomfortable in certain driving conditions are adjusting their driving patterns to avoid driving at night, on the freeway, in afternoon rush hour traffic, or in unfamiliar areas, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Some of the self-regulated changes older drivers make can be…
The Volkswagen Jetta was known as being a driver’s car and a way to get a European badge without the high price tag. While the Jetta is certainly a decent compact car and still has diehard fans, other rivals offer better performance and nicer interiors. The Jetta is redesigned for 2019 and gets a…
Tightening Gasoline Supplies Send Prices Higher in Oregon and Many Other States PORTLAND, Ore., – U.S. refinery utilization is at 83 percent—the lowest rate since September 2017—tightening gasoline supplies and causing state gas price averages to rise in nearly half of all states, including Oregon. For the week, the national average holds steady at $2.64…
PORTLAND, Ore., – One-quarter of Americans plan to take an international vacation over the next 18 months, according to a new AAA Travel survey. AAA’s advance travel booking data shows that many travelers will head to popular European destinations including Rome, London, Dublin and Paris, and warm-weather spots in Mexico and the Caribbean. Get an…
The 2019 Nissan Murano is an affordable two-row crossover that’s all about comfort, styling and technology, and less about performance and practicality. The Murano is now in its third generation. It got updated for the 2015 model year and gets refreshed for 2019 with some exterior and interior styling tweaks and some added technology.…