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, 75 people died in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 deadliest days” in the 10 years from 2011 through 2020. This averages to eight people dying…
The Lexus NX is a nice luxury compact SUV with a smooth ride, classy interior and lots of bells and whistles, all at a reasonably low price for the class. But this is a competitive segment full of heavy hitters, and the NX has a hard time standing out from the likes of the Acura…
The MX-30 is the first electric vehicle from Mazda. While it’s stylish and agile, it only has a range of 100 miles when most other new EVs have 200- and even 300-mile ranges. Base Price: $36,480 As Tested: $38,150 Horsepower: 143 Mileage: 98 MPGe city/85 MPGe highway/92 MPGe combined The five-passenger MX-30 is all new…
Updated May 27, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore., – The unofficial start to summer will be a busy one this year as AAA predicts 39.2 million people (11.8% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend. This is an increase of 8.3% over 2021, bringing travel volumes almost in line…
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a capable full-size pickup that’s ready for work, adventure or both. It comes in a myriad of trims, engine choices, cabin configurations, bed lengths, and prices so you can get the truck that’s right for you. Base Price: $56,300 As Tested: $64,715 Horsepower: 277 Mileage: 20 mpg city/23 mpg highway/21…
PORTLAND, Ore., – New research from AAA shows drivers overwhelmingly want automakers to improve the performance of existing driver assistance technologies rather than develop self-driving cars. And this view is backed by another round of AAA testing that shows these technologies don’t work consistently and can result in crashes with other vehicles and bicyclists. Here…
SUVs and crossovers are a fast-growing category among electric vehicles, and the EV6 is the new offering from Kia. It has up to 310 miles of driving range, which is high for a non-luxury EV, with quick recharging, zippy driving dynamics, and an upscale cabin loaded with features and tech. It’s a head turner –…
The BMW X4 is the coupe-like sibling of the boxier X3. While this luxury compact SUV doesn’t have the cargo space of the X3, it looks cool, boasts athletic handling and comes standard with lots of features and tech, as you’d expect in a Bimmer. However, it’s one of the priciest offerings in the class.…
The all- new 2022 Corolla Cross doesn’t stray too far from Toyota’s recipe. Anyone who’s driven a Toyota will find it familiar. The new subcompact crossover is more like a smaller RAV4 than its namesake, the Corolla. It’s larger than the C-HR, Toyota’s other subcompact SUV. Base Price: $27,625 As Tested: $33,679 Horsepower: 169 Mileage:…
Subcompact SUVs are surging in popularity now. They provide many of the features and practicality of an SUV in a smaller package that’s easy to drive and gets better fuel economy. The 2022 Hyundai Kona is one of the best in the class and should be on your list if you’re considering one of these…