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…
You’re in luck if you’re shopping for a small pick-up as there are several worthy options. The Ford Ranger is a well-rounded pick-up that can tow and haul, and is comfortable as a daily driver. It comes in several configurations so you can get the small truck that’s right for you. Base Price: $34,635 As…
The RAV4 Prime is the first-ever plug-in hybrid version of Toyota’s popular crossover and is all-new for 2021. It has 42 miles of all-electric driving. Like the gas-powered and hybrid versions of the RAV4, the RAV4 Prime has a smooth ride, a pleasant interior and lots of standard features and tech, and it also boasts…
In a sea of worthy compact crossovers and SUVs, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 stands out for its lively handling, good looks, classy interior, good fuel economy and long list of standard features. It’s easy to see why it’s Mazda’s best-selling vehicle in the U.S. The CX-5 is definitely worth checking out if you’re shopping for…
The CR-V is Honda’s top-selling vehicle and one of the most popular compact crossovers on the planet. For 2020, a new hybrid version is added to the line-up, one of several hybrids and plug-in hybrids joining the small crossover/SUV segment. The CR-V Hybrid delivers better fuel economy and all the practicality and drivability buyers expect,…
Road trips are most popular way to go PORTLAND, Ore., – The great American road trip is the most popular way to travel this fall. A new AAA survey finds that three out of 10 Americans are planning a vacation before the end of the year, and 80 percent of those will go by car. …
The Ford Expedition sets the bar high. It basically has everything you’d want in a large SUV: plenty of power, smooth ride, roomy and comfortable cabin, user-friendly infotainment system, generous cargo hold and excellent towing capability. One of the only drawbacks is that it costs more than some rivals. Base Price: $76,025 As Tested: $79,585…
The Infiniti Q50 is a decent offering among small luxury sedans, but it’s not on most people’s radar. It offers sleek looks, peppy V6 powertrains, and a roomy cabin at a competitive price, but the interior isn’t as upscale as competitors and the infotainment system is clunky. Base Price: $56,250 As Tested: $57,645 Horsepower: 400…
The 2020 A-Class is the smallest and cheapest Mercedes-Benz and is the entry-level offering from the German automaker. But it’s still a Mercedes through and through with its classy cabin, lively performance, cushy ride and long list of standard and available features and tech. With a starting price below 35-grand, it offers good value in…
The Volkswagen Passat is tried and true. Although it’s refreshed for 2020, it’s still much the same sedan as it was in 2012 when it was last redesigned. While the Passat is still a zippy, roomy, and comfortable midsize sedan, it faces increasing competition from many new and updated rivals. Base Price: $28,645 As Tested:…