Highest Number of Road Trippers on Record to kick off Summer Travel Season PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects that nearly 43 million Americans (13 percent of the population) will travel this Memorial Day weekend, the second-highest travel volume ever for the holiday, trailing only 2005. The number of travelers is up 3.6 percent from last…
Oregon average is flat while national average sees largest weekly decline in three months PORTLAND, Ore., – Gas prices are holding steady or inching lower in most states despite an increase in demand and a decrease in gasoline stocks. For the week, the national average slips three cents to $2.86 a gallon while the Oregon…
Jaguar I-Pace EV400 HSE tops AAA’s annual list of top green cars PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA’s new survey shows that consumer interest in electric vehicles remains steady. The number who say they plan to buy an EV the next time they’re in the market for a new or used vehicle is unchanged from 2018 with…
Looking for a small, performance-oriented sports sedan with all-wheel-drive? The WRX offers dynamic handling and Subaru’s all-wheel-drive system so you can play on the track as well as conquer rainy and snowy roads. The WRX was first introduced in the U.S. in 2002 and has always been aimed at driving enthusiasts. The current…
Oregon pump prices most expensive since October 2014 PORTLAND, Ore., – One week after the U.S. State Department announced the end of waivers for countries to import oil from Iran, pump prices continue to climb. The national and Oregon averages are at year-to-date highs, and the Oregon average is at its highest price in four…
PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds that increased fatigue and poor physical functioning are leading factors that can result in older adults limiting their driving. But weekly exercise and stretching can improve safe driving abilities and keep older adults on the road longer. The AAA Foundation commissioned researchers…
West Coast Gasoline Stocks Fall for Fifth Consecutive Week PORTLAND, Ore., – Gasoline stocks continue to tighten nationwide and especially here on the West Coast, putting upward pressure on prices. For the week, the national average adds two cents to $2.85 a gallon. The Oregon average gains six cents to $3.37. Both averages are at…
What’s not to like about the Mazda MX-5 Miata? This is one fun little ride and is guaranteed to put a smile on your face as you’re cruising around with the top down! The MX-5 Miata is Mazda’s two-seat roadster. It got a makeover in 2016 and gets a few upgrades for 2019 including…
Toyota first came out with the Land Cruiser way back in 1951 to compete against the Jeep. These days, the Land Cruiser is much more luxurious but can still do some serious off-roading and towing with its body-on-frame design, V8 engine and full-time four-wheel-drive. For 2019 there are no big changes. The Land Cruiser…
Oregon has nation’s seventh-largest weekly jump and second-highest monthly increase PORTLAND, Ore., – Retail gas prices are very expensive for this time of year due to shrinking gasoline stocks from refinery maintenance, increased demand for gas and higher crude oil prices. For the week, the national average jumps eight cents to $2.83 a gallon, its…