Ford definitely knows what people want in a pick-up. The F-150 is not only the most popular pick-up in the U.S. but has also been the best-selling vehicle in the country since 1981, when Ronald Reagan was president. Base Price: $43,805 As Tested: $60,545 Horsepower: 430 Mileage: 24 mpg city/24 mpg highway/24 mpg combined The…
The X3 is the most popular BMW in the U.S. and has sold well around the globe. This Sports Activity Vehicle, as BMW calls it, slots in between the X1 and X5 and is a good mix of comfort, athleticism, tech, and practicality. It’s the Goldilocks of the BMW SUVs in that it has more…
Take a Kia Sedona minivan, update it with some SUV-like looks and equip it with a new engine, updated tech and all of the practical features you’d expect, and you get the all-new Kia Carnival. Base Price: $41,100 As Tested: $42,770 Horsepower: 290 Mileage: 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway/22 mpg combined The Carnival replaces the…
PORTLAND, Ore., – As vehicles become more automated, many auto manufacturers realize some technologies may give drivers the false sense that the vehicle can drive itself. To counter this, driver monitoring systems with either a camera or steering wheel detection are used to prevent the deadly consequences of a distracted driver. However, new real-world testing…
The 2022 Hyundai Sonata stands out in the midsize sedan category with its bold, coupe-like looks, modern cabin, lengthy list of driver assistance features, and long warranty. The Sonata doesn’t have the liveliest handling of the bunch, although the performance-oriented N Line trim is peppy, but it excels in just about everything else. Base Price:…
The Lexus RX is the midsize luxury crossover from Toyota’s upscale brand and dominates the class when it comes to sales. It’s not the sportiest ride and has some clunky infotainment system controls but is otherwise a well-rounded luxury vehicle. Base Price: $53,820 As Tested: $62,450 Horsepower: 308 Mileage: 31 mpg city/28 mpg highway/30 mpg…
The 2022 Toyota Sienna is one of just a handful of minivans still being produced. Everyone with growing families seems to want an SUV instead. While minivans have fallen out of favor, they’re still excellent family haulers and are often more practical, economical and fuel efficient than SUVs. Base Price: $42,100 As Tested: $46,455 Horsepower:…
MINIs are so cute and stylish, and the John Cooper Works models are the performance versions of these fun cars. The John Cooper Works models are named after the racing legend who founded the Cooper Car Company and created the Mini Cooper. Base Price: $32,900 As Tested: $40,750 Horsepower: 228 Mileage: 25 mpg city/34 mpg…
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The Forester is the best-selling model for Subaru. The compact SUV gets a new Wilderness trim for 2022 which gives the Forester more ground clearance and other features to up its off-road capability. If you’re looking for a more compact Subaru, but still want everything the wilderness edition has, check out the 2022 Subaru Outback…