PORTLAND, Ore., – Crude oil prices have fallen again after spiking in response to Iran’s attack on Israel, and that’s helping gas prices settle down. Most states, including Oregon, are seeing pump prices change by less than a nickel on the week. Meanwhile, numerous gas stations in Florida remain out of gas following Hurricane Milton…
The Prologue is the first all-electric SUV from Honda. It’s got an excellent range of up to 296 miles, a smooth ride, and a comfortable and roomy interior, but isn’t exciting to drive and has a relatively high price. Base Price: $57,900As Tested: $59,750Horsepower: 288Mileage: 99 MPGe city/84 MPGe highway/92 MPGe combined It comes in…
Gas Prices Creep Up in 19 States including Oregon PORTLAND, Ore., – Rising tensions in the Middle East have caused crude oil prices to rise, fueling small increases at the pumps in 19 states and slowing the declines in other states. Meanwhile, Hurricane Milton is expected to thrash Florida this week. Gas prices could see…
The Batmobile. That’s what I called the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe. My test vehicle had matte dark grey paint which made it look a bit mysterious and other-worldly. It’s another in the growing sphere of SUVs that look like coupes with a sloping roofline and fastback body style. Base Price: $70,600As Tested: $81,830Horsepower: 416Mileage:…
The WRX has a loyal following as it’s been Subaru’s iconic performance car since first being sold in the U.S. in 2002. Known as a rally racer, WRX actually stands for “World Rally eXperimental.” It’s fast and fun with standard all-wheel drive, comes with either a manual or automatic transmission, and is relatively affordable. While…
PORTLAND, Ore., – For the first time in two months, the national average for regular gas has crept higher while the Oregon average continues to move lower. Higher crude oil prices are helping to fuel gas price increases in a third of all states, but pump prices should decrease again in the near future. For…
Rakish crossovers that look like coupes are becoming more popular. The Infiniti QX55 is the stylish and smaller sibling of the QX50. It looks great with its sloping roofline, has a comfortable interior, and comes with a long list of standard features and tech. Drawbacks are meh handling, limited headroom in the second row because…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Lackluster demand for gas, the switch to winter-blend fuel and lower crude oil costs are driving pump prices lower in most states, including Oregon. But refinery issues in California are impacting West Coast states. Pump prices are rising in California and Nevada, while the pace of declines has slowed in Oregon and…
Demand for midsize pickups is on the rise. They’re popular for recreational users, do-it-yourselfers, and weekend warriors who want a smaller vehicle that can do much of what a full-size pickup can do but are easier to drive and get better fuel efficiency. The Toyota Tacoma has been the best-selling midsize pickup in the U.S.…
Oregon has nation’s largest year-over-year decline in gas prices PORTLAND, Ore., – Plunging crude oil prices and low U.S. demand for gas are the major drivers of declining pump prices. The national and Oregon averages for regular gas are at their lowest prices since February. Crude oil prices have fallen below $70 per barrel to…