Midsize three-row crossovers are great family haulers but they usually have bland handling. The 2020 Mazda CX-9 stands out for its zippy performance as well as its stylish good looks, upscale interior, good fuel efficiency and long list of standard and available features. The only drawbacks are that it’s not as roomy nor does it…
I’m never excited when I learn that I’m going to test drive a minivan. But my attitude always changes after spending time behind the wheel because they are such comfortable and versatile vehicles. While three-row crossovers are more popular for growing families, the minivan sure excels at carrying people and all their stuff. The…
Looking for a car on a shoestring budget? The Nissan Versa gets a makeover for 2020 and is now a respectable entry among subcompact sedans. It boasts an upgraded cabin and smooth ride, as well as standard features you won’t find on some competitors including a seven-inch touchscreen, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection and automatic…
The BMW 3-series is known as one of the best luxury sports sedans you can buy. For 2020, the new M340i joins its sibling the 330i and can be described as a 3-series on steroids. The M340i is more powerful, quicker, roomier, and has a more luxurious interior and more tech. It’s also a…
New research finds only 12 percent of drivers would feel safe riding in a car that drives itself PORTLAND, Ore., – A new AAA survey on automated vehicles reveals that only one in ten drivers (12%) would trust riding in a self-driving car. Even more Americans – 28% – don’t know how they feel about…
PORTLAND, Ore., – Three restaurants and 17 hotels in Oregon have received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation for 2020. This is the 84th year AAA is out with its list of the top hotels and restaurants that earned the Four or Five Diamond Rating during the past 12 months. The AAA Diamond ratings evaluate…
The GMC Acadia gets a makeover for 2020, making this two- or three-row crossover better able to compete against its cousin, the Chevy Traverse. It’s a comfortable family hauler that gets decent fuel economy. However, other options in this competitive segment offer better performance, more luxurious cabins and more cargo space so you’ll want to…
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…
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…