2020 Buick Enclave Essence AWD 1SL

The Buick Enclave is a good looking and well-equipped three-row crossover with lots of room for passengers and cargo. But the sticker price can climb into luxury territory, making it less attractive as a family hauler.   The Enclave got redesigned for the 2018 model year, renamed the base trim for 2019, and receives a…

2020 Toyota Avalon TRD

Large sedans are going the way of the dinosaur. But shoppers who still want a full-size sedan will find a lot to like about the 2020 Toyota Avalon. It has many standard and available features, a smooth ride, and a roomy and upscale cabin that may make you think you’re driving a Lexus.   It…

2020 Volvo XC90 T8 E-AWD Inscription

The XC90 is the flagship SUV for Volvo and is one of the most stylish options in the luxury midsize SUV category. It’s loaded with tech and available with several different power trains including a plug-in hybrid. There’s room for six or seven passengers in three rows of seating. The interior looks straight out of…

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL 1.5T S-AWC

Mitsubishi vehicles can get lost in the shuffle because the brand just isn’t top of mind when it comes to purchasing a car. However, the company’s compact crossover, the Eclipse Cross, is probably its best vehicle with its affordable price, handsome looks, decent fuel economy, nice interior, technology and practicality.   The Eclipse Cross was…

AAA Research: Share of Drivers in Fatal Crashes who used Marijuana Doubles in Washington State

PORTLAND, Ore., – A growing number of Washington state drivers involved in fatal crashes are testing positive for recent use of marijuana, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Before marijuana was legalized in Washington State in December 2012, 8.8 percent of drivers in fatal crashes tested positive for the drug.…

2020 Subaru Legacy Touring XT

With the popularity of the Outback, it’s easy to forget that Subaru makes a sedan. But the Legacy is still considered the flagship vehicle for the Japanese automaker and gets a makeover for 2020. Subaru calls it the most advanced Legacy in its 30-year history. It remains the only sedan in the U.S. that comes…

2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited AWD

The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is another new entry into the growing three-row crossover segment. Like its cousin the Kia Telluride, the Palisade boasts a roomy and upscale cabin, a smooth and comfortable ride, the latest tech and a long list of standard features you’d normally find on luxury vehicles.   There are several excellent three-row…

2020 Volvo V60 T5 AWD Cross Country

  Wagons often get lost in the shuffle due to the popularity of SUVs and crossovers. And it’s a shame because wagons offer the practicality and versatility of SUVs but drive more like sedans. Here in the U.S., the vast majority of wagons are made by Subaru, while upscale models are available from Audi and…