“Is that the SUV that Tiger Woods crashed?” asked a friend when I pulled up in the GV80. Yes, the crash involving the famous golfer has given the SUV made by Genesis some notoriety. Hopefully that turns out to be a good thing because Genesis makes some very nice vehicles that compete well against established…
Subcompact crossovers and SUVs are among the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. as they offer the practicality of an SUV but the economy of a small sedan. The Mazda CX-30 stands out in this competitive segment with its style, athletic performance, upscale cabin and amenities. Base Price: $33,900 As Tested: $35,400 Horsepower: 227 Mileage: 22…
Dead batteries are the number one issue in hot weather AAA Oregon/Idaho wants to remind drivers that hot weather can actually kill more vehicle batteries than cold winter weather. “Most drivers know that the cold is rough on car batteries, but most people don’t realize that heat is the number one cause of battery failure…
47 Million Americans including 597,000 Oregonians to celebrate 4th of July with a trip PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA says the travel volume for the 4th of July holiday is back up to pre-pandemic levels with more than 47.7 million Americans (14.4% of the population) including 597,000 Oregonians taking a trip. This will be the second-highest…
The Supra sure looks like the Toyota version of the BMW Z4, and that makes sense since both of these two-seater sports cars share engines, transmissions and chassis. While the Supra doesn’t have the sheer power of some rivals, it’s still a blast to drive and has a comfortable and attractive interior as well as…
The Envision is Buick’s compact crossover, fitting in the line-up between the smaller Encore and larger Enclave. It’s redesigned for 2021 and offers a smooth, comfortable ride, decent passenger and cargo space, a user-friendly infotainment system and good fuel economy, all at a lower price than many rivals. Base Price: $37,600 As Tested: $41,790 Horsepower:…
AAA provides independent validation of hotel cleanliness for travelers PORTLAND, Ore., – Later this month, AAA inspectors will begin incorporating new scientific surface-cleanliness testing into hotel inspections, using an objective method to validate the cleanliness of common hotel surfaces. Hotels that meet AAA’s standards for cleanliness, condition and this new surface cleanliness testing will now…
Looking for an affordable, attractive, and capable three-row crossover with an upscale cabin, decent performance, and lots of standard and available features? The 2021 Kia Telluride stands out as a well-rounded and reasonably priced entry among midsize crossovers. Base Price: $44,090 As Tested: $48,720 Horsepower: 291 Mileage: 19 mpg city/24 mpg highway/21 mpg combined The…
AAA has advice for parents, teens as “100 Deadliest Days” begin PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA finds that the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are when the number of crash fatalities involving teen drivers rise. In Oregon, 72 people died in crashes involving teen drivers in the 10 years from 2010 through 2019.…
The Lexus LX is basically a dressed-up version of the Toyota Land Cruiser. It’s an old-school SUV with truck-like body-on-frame construction and has serious off-roading chops. Otherwise, the LX is showing its age and probably isn’t the best choice for drivers who want a large luxury SUV and will rarely venture off paved roads. It…