PORTLAND, Ore., – The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Americans’ travel plans as people are changing the way they plan and protect their trips. A new AAA travel survey shows that more than half (55%) of American adults are planning a vacation of at least one overnight stay before the end of next…
Move over, BMW 3 Series. There’s another sporty sedan that rivals the Bimmer and other luxury brands. The 2022 Genesis G70 boasts nimble performance, a swanky interior and lots of bells and whistles. Base Price: $42,100 As Tested: $51,945 Horsepower: 365 Mileage: 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway/21 mpg combined The five-passenger G70 is the smallest…
The 2021 Toyota Highlander is a comfortable and practical three-row crossover, comes with lots of standard and available features and tech, and gets decent fuel economy for the class. Other midsize SUVs have better performance and more room, especially in the third row, but the Highlander is consistently a top seller. Base Price: $43,355 As…
Driving a swanky BMW 4 Series Convertible with the top down on a warm summer day is truly a joyful driving experience. The 4 Series Convertible is a fun and stylish ride on summer road trips or just cruising around town with the top down. Base Price: $64,000 As Tested: $74,670 Horsepower: 382 Mileage: 23…
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:…