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Cars & Trucks

The Safest Cars for Teens and New Drivers

September 06, 2024. AAA Staff

It’s all about safety when it comes to choosing a car for a new driver. Here are some of the top choices.

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The Most Stolen Cars in America

July 24, 2024. AAA Staff

Is your car among the most likely to catch a thief’s eye? New data reveals the top stolen vehicles in the country.

Budget-Wise & Cars & Trucks

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.

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Highlights of The New York Auto Show

April 10, 2023. Andrew Sheldon

From lava-colored cars to the newest electrified pickup trucks, here are some of the highlights from the New York Auto Show.

Retirement

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.

Electric Vehicles

The 2022 Electric Vehicles to Get Excited About

November 29, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

From reimagined classics to unprecedentedly efficient sedans, the electric vehicle class of 2022 has something for everyone.

Auto History

How Car Companies Got Their Names

November 16, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Was Jeep named after a character in Popeye? What does the “Alfa” in Alfa Romeo stand for? Learn the origins of famous brands.

Auto History

The Stories Behind Popular Car Model Names

September 13, 2021. Andrew Sheldon

Automakers have found inspiration for their car model names everywhere, from Mother Nature to military vehicles.

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Test Drive: Fab Four-Doors

March 31, 2021. Alan Rider

Carmakers haven’t totally abandoned traditional automotive body-styles. Despite the demise of several high-profile nameplates, there are still a number of fabulous four-doors on the market.

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Test Drive: Old & New

February 06, 2021. Alan Rider

One of the odd qualities of the human psyche is our attraction to both the old and familiar and the new and novel. Just like we’re equally drawn to opposite ends of the spectrum in the automotive world.

Road Trips

Find the Perfect Car for Your Next Road Trip

August 03, 2020. Andrew Sheldon

Road trips are the ideal way of vacationing this year. But what type of car fits your traveling style?

Cars & Trucks

New Generations – Kia Telluride/BMW X1

August 29, 2019. AAA Staff

Popular luxury SUVs are reborn with newer, more expansive models.

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Getting It to Go – Kia Soul/Jeep Gladiator

August 29, 2019. Alan Rider

These two models are designed to let you take people – and cargo – along for the ride.

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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.

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Performance, Please! – Fiat 124 Spider/Kia Stinger

July 28, 2018. Alan Rider

If there’s a nicer place to be on a sunny afternoon than a winding two-lane road behind the wheel of the Fiat 124 Spider (with the top down, of course) we honestly can’t think of it. Yes, this two-seat roadster is every bit that agreeable. Built on the underpinnings of the highly regarded Mazda MX-5…

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Driving the 2018 Kia Stinger GT2

April 16, 2018. John Paul

Kia has built some nice products recently, but the all-new, five-door Stinger may be its best yet.

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Behind the Wheel of a 2018 Kia Rio EX

February 14, 2018. John Paul

The all-new Kia Rio comes in both a four-door sedan and hatchback. There are three trim levels, the LX, EX and S. All models are powered by the same 130-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. Manual and automatic transmissions are available in all trims. I drove the EX hatchback version with an automatic transmission. These days, with minivans…

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Test Drive: 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid

July 27, 2017. AAA Staff

For 2017, the Kia Optima offers a model for just about every taste. It’s available as a gas model, a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid, each with a variety of trim levels to suit any desire, from sporty to luxurious. After receiving refreshed styling for 2016, the gas-only 2017 Kia Optima comes with three engines…