With Memorial Day in our rear-view mirrors, the summer season has (un)officially begun. For most of us, that means our road miles are about to go up -- possibly WAY up, if past years can be a measure of what's to be expected for travelers looking... (Read More)

In 1991, video footage went viral (as viral as video could be in 1991) of people taking shelter from a tornado by leaving their cars and climbing up underneath an underpass. The tornado passed over, and the people emerged a little freaked out but... (Read More)

You got your RV ready months ago for a long winter sleep, but vacation season is here and you're itching to get back on the road. If you haven't already, here's the quick guide to scrubbing up your home on wheels and getting it ready for a new... (Read More)

Spring in the Portland area brings out the chirping birds, fresh blossoms and plenty of road construction. So much so, in fact, that the Portland Bureau of Transportation has provided a handy, regularly updated listing of Projects in the Pipeline... (Read More)

The idea of driverless cars is no longer something far away in the future. Driverless car technology is a reality. Some experts predict that driverless cars could be owned by many as early as the 2040s. Of course, while you may not personally own a... (Read More)

Road safety is a must no matter the season, but the stakes get even higher when you have your most precious cargo along for the ride. Here are some of the best ways to keep kids safe in the car wherever you go. Carseats and seatbelts. This... (Read More)

We all know by now self-driving cars are coming, and by coming, we mean sooner rather than later. We're no longer looking decades off into the future here. Autonomous driving is going to allow automakers to design vehicles, or at least some... (Read More)

We've all experienced it on the roads. You're driving along and then, out of the blue, the chime or buzz of your cellphone. Do you look at it? It's an innocent question with consequences that can be huge, even deadly. The National Highway... (Read More)

One of the largest automotive recalls of 2018 came right at the end of the year with Ford Motor Co. recalling nearly 900,000 F-150 and Super Duty trucks because of a engine block heater cable known to have caused at least three fires. Ford said... (Read More)