Whenever I get behind the wheel of a Subaru, I feel like I’m driving Oregon’s car. Subarus seem to be everywhere across the state. They’ve been popular here since their introduction in the mid-90s for being a versatile blend of a wagon, sedan and SUV with standard all-wheel-drive and lots of amenities and safety features.…
PORTLAND, Ore., – As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, fewer drivers were on the roads and there was a significant reduction in the number of miles driven. And yet, the U.S. had the highest number of fatal crashes for 2020 in more than a decade, as well as an increase in crashes involving…
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is so over the top in oh so many ways. It’s a super-duper luxury vehicle with a six-figure price tag, loaded with tech and safety features, the finest materials, countless creature comforts and a choice of powerful engines. Base Price: $117,700 As Tested: $137,760 Horsepower: 496 Mileage: 16 mpg city/25 mpg…
The Civic gets a complete makeover for 2022 and Honda has made this popular compact car even better. While most seem to want SUVs and crossovers these days, the Honda Civic is just a darn good car and is definitely worth consideration for its peppy handling, good fuel economy and reasonable price. Base Price: $29,400…
The Lexus UX is the smallest and cheapest compact crossover from Toyota’s upscale brand. It’s got bold styling and a choice of traditional or hybrid powertrains. It’s considered an entry-level Lexus because it doesn’t have as many luxurious touches as other vehicles in the company lineup. Base Price: $40,240 As Tested: $44,365 Horsepower: 181 Mileage:…
Small crossovers keep gaining in popularity and Volkswagen joins the party with the Taos, an all-new model for 2022. It becomes the smallest and cheapest crossover from the German automaker. The Taos 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…
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…