Back in the day, BMW used to make small cars that were really fun to drive. The 228i captures that spirit. The 228i is part of the 2-series, obviously, the entry-level sedan for BMW. The Gran Coupe is the four-door sedan and is new for 2020. In a departure for BMW, the 228i comes standard…
The Enclave is the midsize three-row crossover from Buick. It’s a solid offering in the class with responsive handling, smooth ride, comfortable cabin, lots of tech, and tons of room for passengers and cargo. The main drawback is that the price can easily climb into luxury territory. The Enclave is the flagship SUV for Buick…
New data looks at 10 years of fatal teen crash rates between Memorial Day and Labor Day 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, 86 people died in crashes involving teen drivers from 2008…
The Seltos is the brand new subcompact crossover from Kia that fits into the line-up between the Soul and the Sportage. While it has more traditional styling than the quirky Soul, the Seltos still has a fun personality along with optional all-wheel-drive, good fuel economy, an attractive interior, and lots of cargo space. Like all…
Hyundai calls the Sonata its signature product and the Sonata is good enough to stand out in the super-competitive midsize sedan category. For 2020 the Sonata gets a complete makeover, with a sleek, coupe-like exterior design, new powertrain options, an upgraded interior and tons of tech and standard features, all at a very reasonable price.…
Updated May 19, 2020 When it’s safe to travel, adventures close to home will be most popular PORTLAND, Ore., – The summer travel season looks very different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Although travel restrictions are easing in most states, many areas are not ready to welcome tourists with open arms. As of…
If you like the three-row Volkswagen Atlas but don’t need that much room, check out the new two-row Atlas Cross Sport with two rows and seating for five. With its coupe-like roofline, it’s more stylish than its larger sibling. VW calls it the “boldest SUV in the Volkswagen stable.” Volkswagen introduced the Atlas in…
Toyota knows how to make a hybrid. So it makes perfect sense that the RX 450h made by Toyota’s upscale brand, Lexus, is a contender among luxury hybrid SUVs. The RX 450h got a makeover for 2016 and gets several updates for 2020 including an aggressive new look that sure steps outside the more…
The X6 is BMW’s “Sports Activity Vehicle.” It’s like putting an SUV, crossover, sedan, coupe and hatchback into one German automobile. The X6 gets redesigned for 2020 and is now in its third generation. It’s longer, wider, shorter (to improve aerodynamics) and quicker than the outgoing model. The X6 is available in three trims:…
The GLB is the new subcompact crossover from Mercedes-Benz, joining the line-up between the GLA-class and GLC-class and having the boxy shape of the much larger and more expensive GLC. The GLB is roomy, luxurious and even has an optional third row, which you can’t get on its GLA- and GLC- cousins. The GLB…