The Toyota Corolla Hatchback is new for 2019 and boasts many firsts for Toyota, including standard Apple CarPlay and the brand’s all-new suite of advanced driver safety features. The hatch also has zippier performance and a little more attitude than the sedan Corolla. The five-passenger Hatchback is available in two trims: SE and XSW.…
Oregon and Arizona are the only states where prices are flat week-over-week PORTLAND, Ore., – Retail gas prices are rising in most states but not Oregon as refineries gear up for spring gasoline production and maintenance season. For the week, the national average jumps six cents to $2.40 a gallon. The Oregon average remains at…
The 2019 S E Countryman ALL4 is the plug-in hybrid model of the MINI Countryman and the first-ever for the brand. It has the cuteness and quickness of the traditional MINI but with a short all-electric range of 12 miles, plus a regular gas engine and standard all-wheel-drive. However, none of this comes cheap. …
28 states see pump prices climb by a nickel or more PORTLAND, Ore., – Rising crude oil prices and continuing refinery issues are sending gas prices higher in most states but not Oregon. For the week, the national average shoots up six cents to $2.33 a gallon, the largest one-week increase for the national average…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Three restaurants and 16 hotels in Oregon have received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation for 2019. This is the 83rd year AAA is out with its list of the top hotels and restaurants that earned the Four or Five Diamond Rating during the past 12 months. The AAA Diamond ratings evaluate…
Congratulations to Oregon’s AAA Four Diamond restaurants! A brief description of each property, along with AAA Inspector Notes, are provided below. (The year listed by each establishment indicates the year the property first received the current, consecutively maintained Diamond rating.) LINCOLN CITY The Bay House (2015) Overlooking Siletz Bay, this fashionable, contemporary dining…
Congratulations to Oregon’s AAA Four Diamond hotels! A brief description of each property, along with AAA Inspector Notes, are provided below. (The year listed by each establishment indicates the year the property first received the current, consecutively maintained Diamond rating.) BEND The Oxford Hotel (2010) In the heart of downtown, the level of personal…
Eight states see pump prices climb by a nickel or more PORTLAND, Ore., – A drop in demand for gasoline, along with planned and unplanned maintenance at refineries are impacting retail gasoline prices. Some states are seeing prices rise or fall by a nickel or more while prices in other states, including Oregon, are relatively…
Take basic safety precautions to reduce dangers of winter travel PORTLAND, Ore. – Oh, the weather is expected to be frightful this weekend with snow forecast for the Portland area and much of the Willamette Valley. AAA Oregon/Idaho urges drivers to be be ready for snow and ice during winter driving conditions. “Make sure you…
Cold and hot weather can have significant impact PORTLAND, Ore., – Freezing temperatures and hot weather can significantly reduce the driving range of electric vehicles. New research from AAA reveals that when temperatures dip to 20°F and the HVAC system is used to heat the inside of the vehicle, the average driving range of an EV…