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2020 Camry TRD: Toyota gets serious with its family car

The Toyota Racing Development version adds some impressive hardware to its popular midsize sedan

Subcompact luxury: 2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 sedan

If you've been looking for a small car worthy of a premium designation, you should definitely check out the Mercedes-Benz A220.

New book tells a true story of Grand Prix racing adventure

'Faster' chronicles one of the most inspiring, death-defying upsets of all time: a symbolic blow against the Nazis during history's darkest hour.

Toyota announces all-new hybrid Venza CUV and Sienna…

The new models will go on sale by the end of the year as part of the company's plan substantially increase their hybrid and all-electric vehicle sales

2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport: Big value, smaller package

The new two-row midsize crossover retains all the strenghs of its three-row sibling

2020 BMW X5 M Competition: As Prince said, 'Let's go crazy'

Bimmer makes a migh-performance midsize SUV that's faster and handles better than most sports cars

All-new 2020 Nissan Sentra offers a bold, sporty look in an…

On the road, you'll find that the 2020 Sentra lives up to its promise. This is a car you'll enjoy driving, and there's room for five adults.

World of Speed closing because of COVID-19 crisis

Prolonged shutdown due to pandemic forces Wilsonville-based motorsport museum to close its doors permanently

Landmark Ford Lincoln boosts Oregon Food Bank

The Tigard dealership is matching donations to the Oregon Food Bank until May 29

2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD: Big value in a small package

The new crossover is sized between subcompact and compact models, which turns out to be a good fit

Book shines a light on Portland's racial auto racing history

An honest look at Rajo Jack's remarkable career in the difficult, dangerous, and gritty world of auto racing in the first half of the 20th century.

2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid offers a compelling value

A genuine practical family vehicle that gets great mileage and can be ordered in many trim levels

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Weston donates $30K to East County charities

Auto dealer Jan Weston and family have donated $30,000, split two ways between My Father's House and SnowCap Community Charities.

2020 Nissan Titan PRO-4X: Punchiing above its weight

A full-size pickup that works and plays hard, but is also easy to live with on a day to day basis

2020 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD: Serious sport sedan…

Infiniti proves it can compete against the best in the world with the performance version of its compact luxury sedan

2020 BMW 228i xDrive hits the sweet spot for luxury sport…

The German manufacturer has always excelled at small sedans and its new luxury compact is no exception

Useful drivers ed lessons for parents teaching teens to…

With a little practice and patience, you can teach your teen the latest in safe driving techniques.

Volkswagen offers payment relief to newly unemployed…

The program applies to customers who purchase a new Volkswagen vehicle between April 15 and April 30, 2020, and finance the purchase through…

2020 Nissan Kicks SR: Reinventing the subcompact car

Low prices, sleek styling, a large interior and a comfortable ride make the Kicks a great choice

Mazda dealers to offer free oil changes, car cleaning for…

Several area dealers confirm they are participating and others may be doing so, too, if you call

2020 Nissan Frontier gets new driveline, improving…

If you're looking for a traditional small truck, the Frontier is enjoyable to drive, capable for work or play, and a great value.

2020 Subaru Legacy Touring XT: Value-packed AWD sedan

The completely redsigned midsize is better than ever and is available again with a powerful and economic turbocharged engine

2020 Infiniti Q50 puts the sport in luxury sport compact…

If you want high-performance and luxury in a compact sedan, the Infiniti Q50 is a great choice.

How to keep your car running in the stay-at-home era

Tips for making sure your car always starts and runs when you really need it after you have been staying home

Test Drive: 2020 Lexus LS 500 AWD

The flagship of Toyota's luxury brand is stunning, powerful, sophisticated and ready to take on the world

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC sets the standard for premium…

If you're shopping for a premium SUV this year, be sure the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 is on your test-drive list.

Grand Prix of Portland delayed one week

The rescheduled IndyCar race will now be held Friday to Sunday, Sept. 11 to 13, and all previously purcahsed tickets will be honored

2020 Toyota Prius Prime Limited: The first hybrid learns…

Plug-in charging gives realistic around-town driving range before switching over to fuel-saving hybrid mode

2020 Ram 1500 Rebel is a state-of-the-art pickup truck

Not only is it a tough truck, but the Rebel has every advanced feature you could want either standard or as an option.

2020 Infiniti Q60 will make you fall in love with sports…

If you don't really need all that cargo space, why not give a sports car another chance?

2020 VW Passat SE: Bargain-priced German road car

The midsize Volkswagen undercuts the competition with attractive pricing to make the case for sedans

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid covers new ground

Honda's forst electrified crossover is EPA-rated to return 40 MPG in city driving, 35 MPG on the highway, and 38 MPG in real-world combination…

Ferrari exhibit postponed at World of Speed

The motorsports museum in Wilsonville is closed until at least March 31 because of the COVID-19 outbreak

2020 Honda CR-V: Still leading the pack

Constant upgrades keep on the earliest crossovers appealing in the face of increrasing competition

Annual auto swap meets cancelled because of COVID-19 ban

UPDATE: Portland International Raceway and the Portland Expo Center are meeting with organizers to discuss rescheduling

2020 GMC Sierra AT4 survives and thrives in Arctic adventure

Our test trip to the Arctic proved that GMC isn't exaggerating when they talk about their vehicles being professional grade. We took this Sierra to…

Portland team wins Alcan 5000 Winter Rally

Local husband and wife also finish the grueling 10-day drive to the Arctic Circle in second place in their class

2020 Volvo XC90 T8 E-AWD: Not your father's family hauler

The newest version of the midsize luxury crossover competes successfully against the best in the world

2020 Hyundai Sonata Limited: Value-packed family car excels

The completely redesigned midsize argues for the future of sedans in a growing crossover world

Annual auto show brought big surprises to audiences

Two lucky attendees walked away with free cars as the total amount of charitable giving topped $5 million

2020 Range Rover Sport offers ultimate SUV luxury

If you don't need the biggest and most expensive SUV, you can save money and enjoy all the same benefits with the 2020 Range Rover Sport.

Portland rally teams head north on an Arctic adventure

The Alcan 5000 Winter Rally takes participants north of the Arctic Circle from Feb. 26 to March 6.

Subaru fans rejoice, new Legacy and Outback are the best yet

Related models are aimed at different markets but 2020 version share upgrades that will please fans of both models

2020 Nissan Rogue offers more than you expect in an economy…

The bottom line on the 2020 Nissan Rogue is that you're getting a premium feature set at an economy SUV price.

Crowds flock to 2020 Portland International Auto Show

Annual new vehicle display runs through Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Oregon Convention Center

BMW M340i xDrive is Portland's BMW sedan

If you're looking for a premium sport sedan for Pacific Northwest weather, the 2020 BMW M340i is a worthy choice.

Subaru shines in winter driving exercises

They plan to be back in Wisconsin next February, so you can plan a mini-vacation around this time next year if ice driving sounds like fun to you.

2020 Chevy Silverado HD: Built to work

The heavy duty version of Chevy's full-size truck can tow up to 35,500 pounds in style

Top 5 cars to see at Auto Show

These five exciting vehicles that will be on display each have something new and special about them

Auto News: Ford makes Rides & Drives offers at Auto Show

Plus, Subaru will include Adopt A Pet program and even updated models are worth checking out

Trucks to be you!

There's a personal, almost luxurious side to the new and updated pickup trucks for 2020

Three special vehicles coming to Auto Show

The Lexus LFA, a pre-production Range Rover Defender, and the newest MINI John Cooper Work GP are all going to be on display.

Oregon's EV rebate program running again for lower-income…

So far, Oregon has issued more than $9 million in standard rebates since December 2018 and more than 26,000 electric vehicles have been registered in…

2020 Nissan Pathfinder SUV is a great choice for active…

On the road, the Pathfinder is powerful and enjoyable. It's got a smooth, quiet ride, and the shift-on-the-fly Automatic all-wheel-drive is perfect…

Automakers unveil updated models at 2020 Chicago Auto Show

Several of the vehicles will be on display at the 2020 Portland International Auto show from Feb. 20-23 at the Oregon Convention Center

One Moto Show!

The 11th annual motorcycle, art show, race and cultural celebration expands, moves to Veterans Memorial Coliseum

2020 Nissan Sentra SV: Smart affordable choice

The redesigned compact sedan looks great, drives well, is good on gas, and doesn't cost a lot

Auto Show offers sneak peek for charity

Tickets are on sale now for preview party that benefits eight worthy causes and includes a raffle for a new Audi valued at $39,390

GMC revives the Hummer as an electric vehicle

According to GMC, the Hummer EV will offer 1,000 horspower and an unprecedented 11,500 pound-feet of torque from its electric drivetrain.

2020 Kia Soul makes a good choice even better

Needed updates makes practical, thrifty, fun to drive small wagon an even better deal now

2020 Cadillac XT6 Sport AWD: The sportier Escalade

Cadillac introduced a new three-row SUV that does everything better than its larger brother

The Lincoln Motor Company announces upcoming electric…

The planned zero-emissions vehicle will feature advanced connectivity and intuitive driver support technologies designed to create an effortless…

Portland traffic up by 2% in 2019

Overall, Portland's roads are 26% congested, with the worst traffic happening on Thursdays between 5 and 6 pm.

Chevy's revolutionary 2020 Corvette coming to Portland Auto…

The new mid-engine design is similar to exotic supercar brands that cost much more

VW Atlas Adventure Concept headed for Auto Show

Volkswagen's off-road concept for its all-new mid-size SUV debuted at the 2019 SEMA Auto Show

Portland college student makes EV documentary

Ryan Hunter produces and posts a 37-minute film to encourage 'demystify' electric vehicles and encourage their use

2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon EcoDiesel 4X4: Best of the best

The optional turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V6 produces a whopping 442 foot-pounds of torque and delivers 25 miles per gallon

General Motors develops improved trailer brake technology

Improved eBoost system heading to the marketplace can shorten trailer braking by up to 40 feet from 60 miles per hour

2020 Honda CR-V to he given away at Portland International…

Drawings will be held every day of the show to select the finalists who have a chance to win the popular crossover

GMC unveils all-new 2021 Yukon full-size SUV

For the first time ever, GMC is offering the Yukon with an AT4 off-road package including underbody skid plates, recovery tow hooks, hill descent…

Car Events: Feb. 20-July 12

Automotive-related activities in the greater Portland area, including shows, cruise ins, swap meets, and more

2020 Mercedes GLB250: Boxy Benz

Upright styling gives M-B's new compact crossover a lot of interior room without compromsiing performance

2020 Nissan Titan is a solid truck with a big V8

Nissan has refreshed the 2020 Titan in a smart way, focusing on the things that matter to stay competitive

Riding into retirement

After 56 years of doing business in Woodburn, Taylor Honda owners have retired

2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro 4X4: Toughest truck?

The best selling midsize is facing new competition, putting its reputation to the test

Celebrated Portland racing driver Gary Bockman passes away

When Portland International Raceway's future was questioned by Mayor Tom Potter in 2005, Bockman led the formation of Friends of PIR, a non-profit…

Subaru goes upscale with 2020 Legacy sedan

If you're looking for a midsize sedan, others cost about the same but offer much less for the money.

2020 Mazda3 AWD Hatchback: Affordable sophistication

The refined compact continues to mature and reward drivers with quality and performance

2020 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Widebody is the fastest…

The truth is that you really can use the Charger Hellcat as an ultimate hot rod and as your daily family car with no compromises, except perhaps at…

2020 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid AWD: The new Northwest favorite

The compact crossover boast bold styling, a high quality interior, great mileage and all-wheel-drive for slippery conditions.

We drive Subaru's limited-edition hot rod STI S209 – very…

If you want the most outrageous STI on the market, be prepared to spend $63,995.

2019 Genesis G80 AWD 3.3T Sport: The real deal

Genesis proves it can compete with the best sport sedans in the world for thousands less.

Toyota's redesigned Highlander midsize SUV offers more…

Choices include gas-powered or hybrid, front-wheel-drive or more different all-wheel-drive systems than offered by competitors.

USAC Quarter Midgets joing 2020 Grand Prix

The USAC dirt and pavement series features drivers ages 5 and up looking to climb the ladder as the next stars of their sport.

2019 Lexus IS350 AWD F Sport: More sports car than sedan

The compact Lexus sedan is a fun daily driver, especially when equipped with the option F Sport handling package.

Mazda's all-new 2020 CX-30 is a premium SUV at an economy…

A surprisingly roomy small crossover that's fun to drive and loaded with premium touches for a great price.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD was made for towing

The bottom line on the all-new 2020 Chevrolet Silverado is that there's never been a better truck for pulling heavy loads.

2020 Huyndai Palisade Limited AWD: Value-packed three-row…

A midsize crossover with style, room, performance, quality and a great warrenty - all at a bargain price.

2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison is ready for off-road…

The Bison is off-road ready with a package that adds five new skidplates under the truck, heavy steel front and rear bumpers with provisions for a…

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC SUV: Built for the…

Checking off all the right boxes for upscale motoring, regardless of the weather and road conditions

Northwest Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Beaverton achieves Ram…

The program helps dealer employees better understand the specific requirements that farmers, ranchers and growers need for the trucks on their…

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio AWD: Fun for short

The high performance Italian compact crossover is named Northwest Most Fun SUV by automotive journalists

2020 Shelby GT500 is the most powerful Mustang ever made

The newest version of the legendary muscle car is also handles better and is available with more tech than any previous version.

Seattle previews Portland International Auto Show

Some but not all of the newest cars that will be in Portland were included in the Seattle International Auto Show

Ticket renewals open for 2020 Grand Prix of Portland

Those renewing their seats are able to secure the best vantage points at PIR before tickets go on sale to the general public. These fans also have…

Ford reveals all-electric Mustang Mach-E

The new EV has a target range of 300 miles, and will be available with standard and extended-range battery options with either rear-wheel drive or…

2020 Nissan Maxima SR: A reason to keep loving cars

The sporty version of Nissan's largest car should temp buyers away from increasingly popular crossovers

Car Events: Nov. 30-May 29, 2020

Automotive-related activities in the greater Portland area, including shows, cruise ins, swap meets, and more

Seattle International Auto Show set for Nov. 14-17

Some of the vehicles that will be on display in both cities are the all-new 2020 Ford Explorer, the all-new 2020 Lincoln Corsair and the 2020 Toyota…

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