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…
A sure way to attract attention on the road–or at the barn–is to drive a Ford Mustang. Even though it’s been around for more than 50 years, this classic American icon is still a head turner and loaded with modern technology. A refresh for the 2018 model year makes it a strong contender among sports…
The C-Class is the best-selling model series from Mercedes-Benz and the C350e is the plug-in hybrid version of the sedan. It’s a beautiful car inside and out but only delivers an all-electric range of up to 20 miles. Still, it’s the only compact luxury PHEV sedan for now. The 2018 C350e comes in one trim…
There’s never been a Subaru with three rows of seating until now. The Ascent is a brand new model for 2019 and the largest Subaru ever. It boasts a cavernous interior, lots of standard safety equipment and Subaru’s all-wheel-drive system. The Ascent can seat seven or eight passengers. It comes standard with a bench…
Are you looking for a capable SUV that’s ready for off-road adventures and can tow your boat and toys? The Toyota 4Runner is a body-on-frame SUV ready to take you off the beaten path. If you’re looking for an SUV or crossover as a daily driver and family hauler, the 4Runner may be too rough…
AAA Oregon/Idaho Auto Source, LLC, AAA Oregon/Idaho and Oregon Trucking Associations, Inc. V. State of Oregon SC S065394 AAA Oregon/Idaho is pleased with the clarity provided by the Oregon Supreme Court on the privilege tax. The Court’s opinion states that the privilege tax falls outside the purview of the Highway Trust Fund. The privilege tax…
The Niro crossover is available as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid. It’s Kia’s third plug-in model. It has up to 26 miles of all-electric range and with the gas engine, total driving range is about 560 miles. So you can drive on EV power for daily trips and have enough total range for a long…
Mitsubishi bills the Outlander PHEV as the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid crossover. Now there aren’t exactly a ton of plug-in hybrid crossovers so it’s not too tough to be the best-selling vehicle in this category. But the Outlander PHEV still has a lot going for it especially for consumers who want an affordable and more…
The 2018 BMW i3 is available as an electric-only vehicle, or you can get the extended-range model which adds a two-cylinder gas engine and functions as a plug-in hybrid. Either way, it’s a hatchback that seats four passengers. Yes, it’s a bit odd looking inside and out and definitely attracted attention during my week-long…