When you think about electric vehicles, what comes to mind might be something like a smaller car that quietly cruises along through the city, zipping up and down the boulevards with a charging station nearby in any direction— Right? Have you ever wondered if you could take your electric vehicle off the main road? In…
Tool libraries allow folks within the community to check-out tools, equipment, and “how-to” instructional materials for a predetermined amount of time. Some of them may function as a rental shop, with a small fee or membership for borrowing the tools– but many of them are free of charge. A tool library offers folks many benefits:…
It’s been a really hard couple of years. Despite that, nothing stops love — or the allure of a memorable celebration with friends and family. With living expenses mounting, the dream of a wedding for some grows more distant with each passing day. Getting married in the beautiful Wilsonville area doesn’t have to put you…
1. Coquihalla Highway (British Columbia, Canada) The Coquihalla Highway is a notoriously dangerous freeway located in southern British Columbia. It is part of Highway 5 and is around 200km (about 124.27 mi) long. It is one of the worst roads in all North America during the winter due to many kilometers of icy, slick roads…
The All-New Tundra Campaign is Toyota’s Largest U.S. Launch To Date PLANO, Texas (Feb. 14, 2022) – Born from a lineage of trucks and SUVs rooted in quality, durability and reliability, there’s no question that the all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is an absolute powerhouse. The campaign for the all-new Tundra, “Born For This,” marks Toyota’s…
Some folks like to get in their cars and hit the road— and some prefer to hit the water instead. Here’s our list of 8 Amphibious cars you (probably) never knew Existed. 1.) GIBBs Aquada (Original list price: $85,000 /USD Value in 2022: $250,000 ) Approximately 4,000 units produced. The Gibbs Aquada is the World’s…
The All-New 2022 GR86: Track Ready for the Drive PLANO, Texas (Jan. 4, 2022) –The all-new 2022 Toyota GR86 campaign “FasterClass,” kicking off today, features the next-generation sports coupe designed by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. Thrills are just around the corner with the modern sports car that can master any drive. “The driver is at…
You’ve probably noticed in news over the past year increasing stories of folks around Portland and neighboring communities falling prey to catalytic converter theft. Rooted in the steep increase of petty crime, this problem has many nuanced implications. So, what as a consumer can you do to protect yourself from becoming a victim to this…
Kiichiro Toyoda was the son of Sakichi Toyoda, who started Toyoda Loom Works in 1926. This company created manual and machine powered looms, increasing productivity within the textile industry. In 1933, the company established its automobile department, led by Kiichiro Toyoda. A few years later, in 1937, they decided to rename their company to Toyota…
After a 20 year wait, the Toyota Supra has made an impressive comeback. With lineage dating back to the 1970’s, the Supra has always been a stand-out among the Toyota lineup, until a lull in production from 1998 up until the 2020 model was released this year. The first 2020 Supra model to make its…
