Road trips are most popular way to go PORTLAND, Ore., – The great American road trip is the most popular way to travel this fall. A new AAA survey finds that three out of 10 Americans are planning a vacation before the end of the year, and 80 percent of those will go by car. …
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The Ford Expedition sets the bar high. It basically has everything you’d want in a large SUV: plenty of power, smooth ride, roomy and comfortable cabin, user-friendly infotainment system, generous cargo hold and excellent towing capability. One of the only drawbacks is that it costs more than some rivals. Base Price: $76,025 As Tested: $79,585 …
The Infiniti Q50 is a decent offering among small luxury sedans, but it’s not on most people’s radar. It offers sleek looks, peppy V6 powertrains, and a roomy cabin at a competitive price, but the interior isn’t as upscale as competitors and the infotainment system is clunky. Base Price: $56,250 As Tested: $57,645 Horsepower: 400 …
The 2020 A-Class is the smallest and cheapest Mercedes-Benz and is the entry-level offering from the German automaker. But it’s still a Mercedes through and through with its classy cabin, lively performance, cushy ride and long list of standard and available features and tech. With a starting price below 35-grand, it offers good value in …
The Volkswagen Passat is tried and true. Although it’s refreshed for 2020, it’s still much the same sedan as it was in 2012 when it was last redesigned. While the Passat is still a zippy, roomy, and comfortable midsize sedan, it faces increasing competition from many new and updated rivals. Base Price: $28,645 As Tested: …
The LS 500 is the flagship for Lexus and was the first model unveiled by Toyota’s upscale brand in 1989. In fact, LS stands for “luxury sedan.” While the LS is not quite as opulent as some German competitors or even the Genesis, the LS 500 offers a refined ride, top notch build quality, lots …
Looking for a fully-loaded luxury sedan with eye-catching styling, plenty of power, a comfortable and spacious cabin, and tons of tech that costs much less than other high-end brands? The 2020 Genesis G90 is one of the nicest large luxury cars you can buy and is the largest and most luxurious in the Genesis line-up. …
The Stelvio is the luxury compact crossover from Alfa Romeo competing against the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class and the Volvo XC60. It stands out in the segment with its Italian flair and sharp driving dynamics, but some rivals have more luxurious cabins and offer more cargo room. Base Price: $45,745 …
The 2020 Chevrolet Bolt now offers 259 miles of range on a full charge, up 21 miles from the 2019 model. For now, this gives the Bolt the longest range among similarly priced electric vehicles, beating the range of the Hyundai Kona EV by one whole mile and the Tesla Model 3 by nine miles. …
Thrilling, exhilarating, lightning-fast, beautiful, over-the-top—the all-new BMW M8 is the high-performance version of the 8 Series with more power, more athleticism, more aggressive exterior styling and a sumptuous interior. The M8 is a head turner that will get your blood pumping! Base Price: $142,500 As Tested: $178,250 Horsepower: 600 Mileage: 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway/17 …