When you think about small luxury sedans, the Infiniti Q50 is not one that immediately comes to mind. This sports sedan from Nissan’s upscale brand debuted for the 2014 model year but has had a tough time breaking out from under the shadow of its rivals, even when sporty luxury sedans were the in thing.…
“Is that a Kia?” I heard that many times during my week-long test drive with the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid. It’s all new for 2023 and its aggressive, stylish looks sure turn heads. Plus the Sportage Hybrid boasts great fuel efficiency, a stylish and roomy cabin, and peppy performance, all at a competitive price. Base…
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…