Looking for a stylish and distinctive small car that’s also very affordable? The Fiat 500 starts at under 20-grand. It’s cute as a bug and people will smile as you drive by. The Fiat 500 gets a few minor tweaks for 2018 including a new engine on most trims. It’s available in Pop, Lounge…
54 million Americans including 704,000 Oregonians to carve out time for travel PORTLAND, Ore., – AAA projects 54.3 million Americans (16.5 percent of the population) will journey 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving, a 4.8 percent increase over last year. About 704,000 Oregonians will head over the river and through the woods.…
Are you hankering for a convertible EV? The 2018 Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Cabrio is the only one on the market for now. Smart cars haven’t exactly taken off here in the U.S. The brand, made by Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, has had underwhelming sales in North America since being introduced here…
The X2 is brand new for 2018. BMW calls it a Sports Activity Coupe. It’s about three inches shorter and three inches lower than the X1. My first thought when I saw it is that it’s an upscale version of the Subaru Crosstrek. Whatever you call it, sporty crossovers are popular so it’s not surprising…
The Acura MDX gets some updating for 2019 but Honda’s upscale brand doesn’t tinker with all of the features that made the MDX the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time. The MDX is still very well equipped with a smooth, capable ride and costs less than many rivals. The MDX comes in just…
Midsize hybrid sedans aren’t the first choice for most consumers these days and that’s too bad because there are several really nice vehicles in this category. The newly redesigned Honda Accord Hybrid is one of them. It hits a home run for anyone who wants an attractive, roomy hybrid that offers great fuel efficiency and…
For the first time ever, America’s most popular pick-up and best-selling vehicle overall is now available with a diesel engine. The Ford F-150 got redesigned for 2018, and the diesel engine is one of the additions. It makes sense as diesel engines offer power and efficiency—exactly what you want in a pick-up. The diesel is…
The Clarity is Honda’s plug-in hybrid sedan that’s new for the 2018 model year. It offers excellent fuel efficiency, a smooth ride, an upscale cabin, a decent all-electric range of 47 miles, and 340 total miles with gas and electric combined. And it’s one of the nicest plug-in hybrids for the price. The five-passenger…
The Toyota Tacoma is a perennial favorite among midsize pick-ups. It’s available with different engines, transmissions, cab choices, bed lengths and with two- or four-wheel-drive so you can get the truck you want. Toyota says there are 30 different combinations so whether you want a work truck or capable off-roader, there’s a Tacoma for you.…
The RX has been the most popular luxury crossover in the U.S. since its introduction 20 years ago. For the 2018 model year, Lexus is out with a new three-row version, the 350L. It offers more space with the comfort, luxury and reliability consumers have enjoyed in the two-row model. The 350L is 4.3…