The 2021 Subaru Legacy is a solid midsize sedan in a sea of excellent rivals including the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, and all-new Kia K5. The Legacy may not have the style or performance of its competitors but is the only sedan in the U.S. with standard all-wheel-drive on all models. That and…
The Infiniti Q50 is the small sedan from Nissan’s luxury brand. It boasts sleek styling, lively handling, and a comfortable, roomy cabin, all at a decent price for the segment. However, some rivals have better fuel economy, more luxurious cabins, and more user-friendly infotainment systems. Base Price: $50,200 As Tested: $52,800 Horsepower: 300 Mileage: 19…
PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA says the average annual cost of owning a new vehicle is $9,666 per year, or $805.50 per month. The average price of a new vehicle for 2021 is $32,903, according to AAA’s annual Your Driving Costs study. Find details of the study in the fact sheet and Your Driving Costs brochure.…
The Taos is an all-new model for 2022 and becomes the smallest and cheapest crossover made by Volkswagen. It fits below the Tiguan in the VW line-up and its boxy shape makes it look like a mini version of the Atlas, VW’s largest crossover. Base Price: $31,490 As Tested: $33,885 Horsepower: 158 Mileage: 28 mpg…
The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is like a Pilot with a cargo bed. It’s a compact pickup that handles like a crossover. It can’t tow and haul as much as other compact pickups but has an upscale interior and smoother ride, making it nice as a daily driver with the capacity to do those “honey do”…
The Hyundai Palisade became an instant hit when it was introduced for the 2020 model year and was lauded, along with its cousin the Kia Telluride, as being an excellent three-row crossover. Now for 2021, Hyundai offers a new top trim, Calligraphy, which has a lot of luxury features at a non-luxury price. Base Price:…
New research finds drivers shouldn’t rely on in-dash fuel economy displays PORTLAND, Ore., – How accurate are in-dash fuel economy displays in your vehicle? New research from AAA shows these systems aren’t always accurate, especially for shorter trips, and can be impacted by speed and acceleration. This means drivers could be taking an unnecessary risk…
Ford makes the best-selling pickups in the nation and the F-250 is a heavy-duty machine for when the popular F-150 doesn’t have enough capability. Base Price: $65,515As Tested: $74,220Horsepower: 430Mileage: EPA doesn’t rate heavy duty trucks As you’d expect, the 2021 Ford F-250 is one powerful pickup and it’s available in a dizzying variety of…
“OMG, that is one stunning car!” I’ve been test driving vehicles for 14 years and not one has generated as much attention as the 2021 Corvette Stingray. It caused a sensation everywhere I drove it. People stared, gave enthusiastic thumbs up and wanted to know more about this hot Vette. It’s sure a head turner!…
New data shows pandemic had profound impact on travel habits PORTLAND, Ore., – The COVID-19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions in the spring of 2020 led to a drastic drop in U.S. road travel and a sharp increase in the number of people who chose to stay home all day. New data from the AAA…