The 2020 Ford Escape is a well-rounded entry in the competitive compact SUV class. It has engaging handling, a roomy cabin, a user-friendly infotainment system, and lots of standard features and driver assistance technologies. Base Price: $36,685 As Tested: $40,370 Horsepower: 180 Mileage: 23 mpg city/31 mpg highway/26 mpg combined The Escape got a makeover…
The 2021 GMC Canyon is a solid offering among compact pickups with its peppy handling, excelling towing and hauling capabilities, and user-friendly tech. However, its interior isn’t as upscale, there aren’t as many bed choices and there are fewer driver assistance technologies than what you’ll find on some rivals. Base Price: $40,000 As Tested: $42,585…
Three-quarters of Americans are expected to stay home PORTLAND, Ore., – Most Americans—about 75%—will stay home for the holidays this year. AAA projects a drop of at least 29% in holiday travel due to public health concerns and recommendations not to travel because of the coronavirus pandemic. AAA says as many as 84.5 million Americans…
The 2021 Lexus LC 500 Convertible is sure a head turner with its stunning good looks. It also boasts dynamic handling and a sumptuous interior. Cruising down the highway with the top down will sure put a smile on your face! While the LC 500 may not have the sheer athleticism or extreme opulence of…
The Volkswagen Atlas may be from a German automaker, but it’s made for the American market. The big, boxy, two- or three-row crossover gets its first major refresh for 2021 and is now even larger with even more room for growing families and all of their stuff. The Atlas also comes with many standard driver…
New research shows differences between men and women drivers PORTLAND, Ore., – Data gathered by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety confirms the perception that men tend to speed, tailgate, merge dangerously, and make rude gestures or honk at other drivers more than women. The survey finds that women also admit to some dangerous driving…
The XC90 is Volvo’s largest vehicle and the automaker’s most popular vehicle in the U.S. with room for six or seven passengers in three rows of seating. This stylish luxury crossover comes loaded with amenities and tech, as well as all of the safety features you expect in a Volvo. I’m test driving the plug-in…
The CT5 is all-new for 2020 and replaces the CTS. Cadillac hopes to go after the likes of the BMW 3- and 5-series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the midsize luxury sedan segment, but the CT5 doesn’t perform as well. However, it does cost thousands of dollars less than its German counterparts. Base Price: $40,695As…
Sales of subcompact SUVs and crossovers are strong, and the Crosstrek is clearly one of the darlings of the segment, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. The Crosstrek offers rugged looks, a comfortable ride, practicality, decent fuel economy and 8.7 inches of ground clearance for light off-roading. Base Price: $26,495 As Tested: $29,145 Horsepower: 182…
Last-minute road trips dominate travel for the holiday PORTLAND, Ore., – Thanksgiving travel will be on the lighter side this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. AAA projects a drop of at least 10% with travel volume shrinking to the lowest point since the Great Recession in 2008, and the end of 11 years of…