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…
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…
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…
The Subaru Outback is a tried and true favorite here in the Pacific Northwest; in fact, Oregon is one of Subaru’s prime markets. I couldn’t help but notice all of the other Outbacks on the road during my week-long test drive. The Outback gets fully redesigned for 2020 and is now in its sixth…
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.…
Vast Majority of EV owners would buy again PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from AAA finds that over five years and 75,000 miles of driving, the annual cost of owning a new compact electric vehicle is only slightly more expensive – about $600 annually – than its gas-powered counterpart. The study also revealed that the…
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…
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…
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…
Since its introduction in 1966, 46 million Toyota Corollas have been sold around the world. The Corolla is now in its 12th generation. Toyota added a hatchback to the Corolla line-up for 2019, and for 2020 the Corolla sedan gets a makeover including the introduction of a new hybrid model. While the Corolla and…