The Sportage is Kia’s compact crossover and is completely redesigned for the 2017 model year. It was already a strong contender in this category and with the updates, it should be on your test drive list if you’re shopping for an affordable, compact SUV. The five-passenger Sportage is available in LX, EX and SX…
The Ridgeline returns for 2017. Honda stopped producing the Ridgeline in 2014, but it’s back and completely redesigned with a more powerful V6, smooth ride, attractive interior and an optional truck bed audio system that makes the Ridgeline a top pick for tailgating. Is the Ridgeline a real midsize pick-up or a Honda Pilot…
If you’re in the market for a midsize sedan with all-wheel-drive, chances are you’re shopping for a Subaru. The Legacy is the only model that comes standard with AWD. And, of course, it’s also affordable, practical and reliable, making it a good family sedan. The five-passenger Legacy is available in five trims: 2.5i, 2.5i…
American drivers aren’t securing their loads PORTLAND, Ore., – More than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways during the past four years, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Road debris has resulted in approximately 39,000 injuries and more than 500 deaths between 2011 and 2014. AAA is…
National Park Service Celebrates its Centennial in August PORTLAND, Ore., – The most Americans in recent years are heading to national parks in recognition of the U.S. National Park Service’s 100th anniversary on Aug. 25. Visitation to the national parks reached an all-time high in 2015, with more than 307 million visitors, according to the…
PORTLAND, Ore., – New testing from AAA has uncovered significant differences in the quality of gasoline sold at fuel retailers in the United States. The independent laboratory testing compared gasolines that meet TOP TIER™ standards with gasoline brands that do not participate in the automaker-backed program. The research finds that consumers can clog their cars’…
AAA Foundation Research finds 60 percent of Teen Crashes involve Distraction PORTLAND, Ore., – Over the past five years, more than 5,000 people have been killed in crashes involving teen drivers during the “100 Deadliest Days,” the period from Memorial Day to Labor Day when teen crash deaths historically climb. As the summer driving season…
But AAA survey reveals experience with vehicle technology builds trust PORTLAND, Ore., – Three out of four U.S. drivers report feeling “afraid” to ride in a self-driving car, according to a new survey from AAA. With today’s heightened focus on autonomous vehicles, this fear poses a potential concern to the automotive industry as consumers…
AAA finds two-thirds of American drivers concerned about potholes on local roadways PORTLAND, Ore., – A new study from AAA reveals that pothole damage has cost U.S. drivers $15 billion in vehicle repairs over the last five years, or approximately $3 billion annually. With two-thirds of Americans concerned about potholes on local roadways, AAA cautions…