PORTLAND, Ore., – Pump prices in most states have been ticking lower for the past couple weeks but that may be just a temporary treat for drivers. For the week, the national average for regular drops four cents to $2.81 while Oregon’s average slips two cents to $3.36. “AAA expects gas prices will likely start…
Safety systems can add $3,000 in repair costs PORTLAND, Ore., – Vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning and others, can cost twice as much to repair following a collision due to expensive sensors and their calibration requirements. According to new research from…
AAA expects Volatility to Continue PORTLAND, Ore., – Drivers have been paying unseasonably high pump prices this fall due to fuel disruptions on the West Coast and in the Southeast as well as higher crude oil prices. Finally, gas prices are declining in most states, including Oregon. For the week, the national average drops four…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Most Americans (75 percent) would consider working with a travel agent to plan their vacations, while some 27 million travelers plan to do so just within the next year, according to new research from AAA Travel. Younger travelers also appreciate the expertise offered by travel agents. Millennials are just as likely as…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Retail gas prices are fairly flat as demand for gasoline dipped slightly and gas inventories showed small gains. For the week, the national average for regular adds a penny to $2.84 while Oregon’s average remains at $3.26. Hurricane Florence could cause pump prices to spike on the East Coast this week, especially…
Gordon could impact pump prices in the short-term PORTLAND, Ore., – Demand for gasoline soared to its highest level ever on record but pump prices are fairly stable in most states, including Oregon. For the week, the national average for regular remains at $2.83 while Oregon’s average ticks up two cents to $3.26. The latest…
Oregon drivers to pay highest prices for the holiday in two years PORTLAND, Ore., – Retail gas prices are fairly flat in most states as we head into the last holiday weekend of the summer. For the week, the national average for regular ticks up half a cent to $2.84 while Oregon’s average slips half…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Retail gas prices are slowly moving lower as the summer driving season tapers off. Drivers in most states including Oregon are seeing small decreases at the pumps. For the week, the national average for regular loses three cents to $2.83 while Oregon’s average dips two cents to $3.25. Prices have backed away…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Ride-hailing services are a popular and convenient transportation option, but a new AAA analysis shows they are not a cost-effective replacement for vehicle ownership. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the average driver in an urban area drives 10,841 miles per year. Relying on ride-hailing services as a primary mode…
Most families and physicians wait too long to talk with older drivers about their safe driving ability PORTLAND, Ore., – Nearly 83 percent of older drivers report never speaking to a family member or physician about their safe driving ability, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Of the small percentage…