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2020 Nissan Sentra SR: Challenging the best
The all-new compact is dramatically improved and now offers far more for the same little money.
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Racing still happening at PIR
Portland Tribune - WheelsPortland Vintage Racing Festival, IndyCar Grand Prix and more events are currently planned at Portland… -
Portland's 60th Rose Cup Races postponed
Portland Tribune - WheelsThis year will be the first since 1961 without a Rose Cup Races weekend because of the COVID-19 pandemic -
Toyota dealers partner on record food drive
Portland Tribune - WheelsThis year's annual KGW Great Food Drive raised over 3 million pounds of foold for local area residents… -
Driving with a purpose at the 2019 Run to the Sun
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Packard, Studebaker take home top honors at Concours d'Elegance
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Mecum Portland 2019 sales total $6.6 million
Portland Tribune - WheelsThe auction company says 253 vehicles traded hands during its June 21-22 event at the Expo Center
Lexus takes the top off its LC500 supercar for 2021
The long-awaited Lexus LC 500 convertiblelives up to everything you expect from Lexus, and it is still a credible sports car.
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 is the best small SUV we've driven…
The bottom line is, you can get an SUV that competes on performance, comfort, and features with the best of the European luxury brands for up to…
2020 Buick Enclave Avenir: Putting families first pays off
The new top-of-the-line Avenir trim level creates a genuine luxury crossover.
2020 Mercedes-Benz A220 4MATIC: Big performance in a small…
The subcompact sedan is a genuine Mercedes-Benz in every sense of the word, from the engineering to the available technology.
Ford unveils all-new Bronco off-road adventure SUV
The new Bronco will be available as a two-door or four-door SUV, with configurable door and roof options that allow it to operate as an open vehicle,…
Ford adds smaller Bronco Sport to all-new 2021 Bronco lineup
The Bronco Sport will include an innovative slide-out working table, part of an available five-way configurable cargo management system.
2020 VW Passat is an all-new near-premium economy sedan
The bottom line on the 2020 VW Passat is simple: this is a great value on a comfortable well-equipped sedan.
2020 Ram Rebel Crew Cab 4X4: American as the 4th of July
The Rebel trim level of the Ram 1500 pickup offers value, practicality, comfort and good economy with the optional 3.0-liter turbo-diesel.
Lexus ES is the sedan that made Lexus a legend
Thirty-one years after it was first introduced, the 2020 Lexus ES is now a refined midsize 'executive car' with serious perfomance options.
Mazda announces turbocharged Mazda3 sedan and hatchback
The optional 227 horsepower engine will come with such luxury upgrades as a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel.
2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible: When cost is no object
Although it will go to 60 in three seconds flat, the big Bimmer also makes its owners look good sitting still.
2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime brings Plug-In Hybrid efficiency to…
The affordable crossover boasts great fuel efficiency and genuine off-road capabilities
Kia reveals all-new 2021 K5 midsize sedan
The new sedan replaces the Optima offerings and follows the design look and feel of Kia's sporty Stinger sedan
2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid delivers premium luxury,…
The updated midsize is stylish, fast, comfortable, affordable - and it gets greatmileage, too
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF: Even the automatic is fun
Sports car purists should not write off the automatic transmission version of the signature sports car
2020 Honda Pilot is a solid choice for families
If you're considering a midsize SUV this year, be sure to put the Honda Pilot on your test-drive list
Volkswagen unveils updated 2021 Arteon luxury sedan
The new Arteon also benefits from a redesigned cockpit that is designed to project an upscale luxury and technologically advanced experience
2020 Lexus UX 250h F Sport: Refined fun in a small package
Hybrid power and mileage increases the appeal of the edgy luxury subcompact crossover
2020 Honda Civic Hatch Sport Touring: Exceeding expectations
The current version of the longrunning affordable family car may be the best compact on the market today
Landmark Ford Lincoln boosts Oregon Food Bank
The Tigard dealership match donations and more for the Oregon Food Bank through May 29
2020 Buick Enclave Avenir delivers good value for family use
If luxury is a priority, Buick has established its new Avenir trim level as a sub-brand, much the same as GMC's Denali trim.
2020 Hyundai Venue SEL: Small size, huge value
The new subcompact crossover offers an enormous amount of interior room and tech for little money
Toyota announces Special Edition Corolla Hatchback
The new model is designed to give a striking appearance, but there's more under the skin, including upgraded safety system
2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC is the SUV for sports car lovers
If you want the performance and looks of a high-end sports coupe and the convenience of an SUV, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 is your ride.
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
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
Dougy Center's Porsche Boxster Raffle is underway
The annual fundraiser for the non-profit organization offers a chance to win a $63,000 sports car for just $100
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
