181 Oregon properties honored with AAA award PORTLAND, Ore., – Travelers want a clean room when they’re staying at a hotel. AAA is out with a new Inspector’s Best Of Housekeeping award that recognizes AAA Inspected & Approved hotels that receive the highest possible cleanliness and condition scores. Oregon has 181 properties from Albany to…
The Fusion Energi is the plug-in hybrid version of Ford’s midsize sedan. It comes with lots of bells and whistles, a comfy cabin and an all-electric range of 25 miles. But other plug-in hybrids can deliver more miles of EV range and offer better handling. The five-passenger Fusion Energi debuted for the 2013 model…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices continue to move lower in almost every state. For the week, the national average for regular loses three cents to $2.73 a gallon. The Oregon average slips three cents to $3.15. “Gas prices have been steadily declining this summer. That coupled with the fact that the national and Oregon averages…
Developing better tech for seniors could improve in-vehicle systems for all users PORTLAND, Ore., – New in-vehicle infotainment technology has the potential to increase comfort and extend mobility for older drivers, but first it has to stop distracting them. New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that on average, older drivers…
The Cadillac XT4 is an all-new model for 2019 and it’s a strong contender among luxury subcompact SUVs and crossovers with its handsome looks, long list of standard features and comfy ride. The five-passenger XT4 comes in Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport trims. Starting prices range from $34,795 to $41,795 which is about average…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Robust gasoline stocks and a recent dip in demand are putting downward pressure on pump prices. For the week, the national average for regular loses three cents to $2.76 a gallon. The Oregon average slips three cents to $3.17. This is the first time in four weeks that the national average has…
The gas-powered and hybrid versions of the RAV4 are completely redesigned for 2019. And dare I say it—the new RAV4 now has some personality! All RAV4 models get updated exterior and interior styling, more power, improved fuel economy and upgraded tech. The RAV4 was introduced to North American buyers in 1995 and started the…
The 2019 Honda Pilot is a comfortable and capable three-row crossover. Yes, other rivals offer better performance and more luxurious cabins. But the Pilot is one of the few in the class that boasts decent room for passengers—even adults—in all three rows of seating. For growing families, that’s an important consideration. The Pilot was…
The 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid is an excellent family sedan. It boasts great fuel efficiency, surprisingly peppy performance, a roomy and comfortable cabin, and many standard driver assistance features. All in all, it’s a great choice in the midsize sedan category. The five-passenger Camry Hybrid got redesigned for the 2018 model year and gets…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Drivers in the West Coast and Rockies regions are enjoying falling pump prices while prices are rising in the rest of the country. For the week, the national average for regular gains four cents to $2.79 a gallon. The Oregon average loses a penny to $3.20. The national average has added eight…