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The Cheapest New Cars of 2024
December 15, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
A great vehicle for less than $20,000? Believe it. The cheapest new cars of 2024 deliver more than you might expect for the price.
The Truth About Distracted Driving
April 03, 2023. Angelica Beneke
Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals contradiction between the perceived dangers of distracted driving and driver behavior.
The Discontinued Cars of 2023
January 27, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
Some notable cars from the likes of Volkswagen, Toyota and Honda will be discontinued in 2023. Is your vehicle one of them?
Great Cars for Older Drivers and Retirees
July 06, 2022. Andrew Sheldon
For the practical, the frugal or the dreamer, these are some of the best cars for older drivers and retirees.
Tips for Choosing Your Kid’s First Car
April 15, 2021. Nicole Wakelin
How to find the safest, sturdiest and most practical car for your new driver.
Compact Only in Size – Volkswagen Tiguan
December 15, 2019. John Lehrer
This SUV delivers an upscale feel.
Mileage or Smile-Age? – Toyota Corolla Hybrid/Genesis G70
October 30, 2019. Alan Rider
Folks who wring the maximum MPG out of a fill-up want something distinctly different than those who love to hustle down a curvy stretch of road. These two new models cover both ends of the spectrum.
Everything You Need to Know About Car Infotainment Systems
October 14, 2019. Andrew Sheldon
Infotainment systems simplify a driver’s experience by bringing all the car’s functions front and center. But they can still can still cause dangerous distractions.
New Generations – Kia Telluride/BMW X1
August 29, 2019. AAA Staff
Popular luxury SUVs are reborn with newer, more expansive models.
An Electric Experience: Driving the BMW i3s
August 12, 2019. Andrew G. Rosen
After a few days behind the wheel of the i3s, the AAA team talks about what it was like to drive BMW’s electric car.
Riding the Eco Wave – BMW i3/Hyundai Sonata
August 03, 2019. AAA Staff
The comfort, control and – of course – fuel economy of two of the latest green vehicles.
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover – Chevy Equinox/Toyota CH-R
May 01, 2019. John Lehrer
As with these crossover SUVs, sometimes a good cover delivers a good story, sometimes it hides a bad one.
A Tale of Two SUVs – Jeep Wrangler/Volkswagen Atlas
March 14, 2019. Alan Rider
A poseur. That’s what virtually every other SUV on the market looks like compared to the Jeep Wrangler. While plenty of competitors put out a rugged vibe, the all-new Wrangler is the real deal. Simply put, it is designed and built to go places that would stop those wannabes in their tire tracks. This impressive…
New and Improved – Nissan Altima/Kia Forte
March 11, 2019. John Paul
The latest versions of the Altima and Forte push them toward the top of the class.
Hot Hatchbacks – Toyota Corolla Hatchback/Honda Civic Hatchback
August 28, 2018. Alan Rider
Sexy: There’s a word you don’t generally apply to affordable cars. And yet, it’s an apt description of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback. Granted, it’s not bright-red Ferrari kind of alluring. Just the same, this all-new hatchback offers a lot more style than just about any other four-door compact you can name, starting with its distinctly…
BMW X3 Combines Luxury, Sport and Utility
June 15, 2018. John Paul
The redesigned BMW X3 has grown in just about every dimension: It’s slightly longer, wider and taller than previous models. There are two versions: one with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and one with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. Both models are only available with all-wheel drive. My road test was in the X3 M40i. The interior…
New AAA Senior Driving Study Coming Down the Pike
February 14, 2018. Roberto Cruz
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety will soon release new information on the driving habits of older drivers. The research is the second phase of the foundation’s groundbreaking senior driver study, the Longitudinal Research on Aging Drivers project, or LongROAD for short. The multiyear project, which began in 2015, has resulted in the largest and…
Predicting 2018’s Most Important Car Technology
December 18, 2017. Roberto Cruz
Will 2018 bring a robot uprising led by artificially intelligent driverless cars bent on world domination? Probably not. But technology is changing cars faster than ever before. Look into a crystal ball with us as we explore technologies that could have the biggest impact on cars and trucks in 2018. Smartphone Integration Mobile apps like…