The Lexus ES gets redesigned for 2019 and offers more safety features, better fuel efficiency and livelier performance than the outgoing model, especially with the addition of the new F Sport package. But while the ES boasts a smooth ride and a quiet, upscale and roomy cabin, there’s nothing that really makes it pop out…
PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular is creeping up for the first time since October while the Oregon average continues to decline. For the week, the national average adds a penny to $2.24 a gallon while the Oregon average slides four cents to $2.87. “Crude oil prices have been slowly and steadily increasing…
Larger, sportier, loaded with tech and a great buy for the money. The Acura RDX gets redesigned for 2019, and competes well with rivals in the luxury crossover segment that cost thousands more. It’s the first RDX to be designed and developed in America. In the past, Acura didn’t always keep up with the…
The Ford Expedition is all-new for 2019 and is one of the best offerings in the full-size SUV category. It has plenty of power, a smooth ride and a roomy and classy interior. The 2018 Expedition is available in three trims: XLT, Limited and Platinum. Starting prices range from $51,790 to $78,865 which is…
The Chevy Silverado gets a makeover for 2019. It’s larger and lighter than the outgoing model, there are new engines and the interior gets upgraded. With Ford having updated the F-150 in 2018, and the Silverado and Ram redesigned for 2019, this is a good time to shop for a full-size pick-up. The Silverado seats…
Move over, Tesla Model X. Here comes the I-Pace! It’s Jaguar’s first all-electric vehicle. The crossover delivers exhilarating performance, 240 miles of range and a luxurious interior packed with tech and safety features. This new cat sets the pace, or should I say I-pace, for luxury EVs! The five-passenger I-Pace is new for the…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Demand for gasoline in the U.S. has fallen to the lowest level since February 2017, putting additional downward pressure on retail pump prices. For the week, the national average for regular loses three cents to $2.23 a gallon while the Oregon average also falls three cents to $2.91. Gas prices have been…
The Volkswagen Passat is a perfectly fine midsize sedan. Problem is, it’s in a super competitive segment and there’s nothing that makes it stand out from the pack. Rivals such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Mazda Mazda6 offer nicer interiors, more athletic handling and/or updated tech. The Passat…
PORTLAND, Ore., – It’s a merry forecast for holiday pump prices as millions of Americans hit the road for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Prices are lower in all 50 states this week. The national average for regular drops four cents to $2.37, the lowest price of the year so far and the cheapest price…
One third of population will travel for the holidays PORTLAND, Ore. – AAA projects more than 112.5 million Americans (33 percent of the population) will travel for the Christmas and New Year holidays. This is the most on record and a 4.4 percent increase compared to last year. In Oregon, roughly 1.37 million will travel. The…