AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving. That’s a 1.5% increase over 2021 and 98% of pre-pandemic volumes. This year is projected to be the third busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000*. “Families and friends are eager to spend time together this Thanksgiving,…
Updated Nov. 23, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 54.6 million Americans (16.4% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 1.5% from 2021 and 98% of volume in 2019. This year is expected to be the third-busiest for Thanksgiving travel since AAA started tracking in 2000,…
The Mazda3 is perennially one of the top offerings in the compact car class. It’s fun to drive with its zippy handling and has an attractive and upscale cabin, all at a competitive price. The only negatives are not as much rear seat space and cargo space as some rivals. Base Price: $33,100 As Tested:…
The Volvo C40 Recharge is all-new for 2022 and one of a growing number of compact luxury crossover EVs. The C40 Recharge has perky performance and a range of about 225 miles. It’s the second all-electric model from Volvo as the automaker commits to being a fully electric car company by 2030. Base Price: $58,750…
The Jetta has been a mainstay for Volkswagen since it was introduced in 1979. This compact sedan continues to be a top seller in the U.S. for the German automaker, with its affordable price, roomy interior and great gas mileage. It’s also one of a shrinking number of compact cars you can get with a…
The Santa Fe is a midsize crossover from Hyundai, fitting in between the compact Tucson and the larger and more opulent Palisade. The Santa Fe provides a lot of bang for your buck, especially if you’re shopping for a good family hauler. The Santa Fe is loaded with features and tech, and has plenty of…
The BMW iX is brand new for 2022. This all-electric luxury SUV (or Sports Activity Vehicle, as BMW calls it) checks all the boxes in delivering what you’d expect in a high-end EV. It’s got peppy handling, a beautiful cabin, lots of tech and a range of 324 miles. However, it’s expensive with one of…
The fall can be a challenging time to test drive new vehicles. The 2022 test vehicles are being sent back to the manufacturers, and the new 2023 models aren’t always available. I was asked if I’d like to drive an “older” vehicle – the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace. Of course, I said yes – who doesn’t…
While the Toyota Land Cruiser is no longer available in the U.S., buyers can get a more lavish version with the 2022 Lexus LX 600. The flagship SUV from Toyota’s upscale brand combines opulence and off-road chops but has a higher price tag than some other large luxury SUVs and doesn’t quite meet the high…
PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from AAA shows that Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) only works in limited driving situations. AEB is standard equipment in most new cars sold in the U.S. and works well in preventing or mitigating rear-end crashes at slower speeds. However, AEB struggles at higher speeds and fails with detecting moving vehicles…