Tag: test drive
A Quick Guide to Hybrid and Electric Minivans
July 01, 2024. AAA Staff
The ever-practical, family-friendly ride gets electrified.
Rent a Car for an Extended Test Drive
February 05, 2024. AAA Staff
Before purchasing your next car, think about renting it first.
How Much to Tip Valet When Parking
March 02, 2022. Marisa Perjatel
Have you ever questioned how much to tip the valet? Get the answer, plus more valet parking protocol from etiquette expert Elaine Swann.
6 Tips for First-Time Car Buyers
July 11, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
The car-buying process can be difficult to navigate. These tips for first-time car buyers will help guide you through the process.
What Type of Car Should I Buy?
April 23, 2021. AAA Staff
Choose the right vehicle for your personal preferences, budget and lifestyle with help from AAA.
The New Way to Buy a Car: What to Expect at the Dealership
February 15, 2021. Andrew Sheldon
Online buying? Limited test drives? The way we buy cars may be changed forever.
A Guide to Buying a Rental Car
October 27, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
Most car rental agencies sell their cars when newer models arrive, creating a golden opportunity to buy a used car in good condition at an excellent price.
Don’t Try This at Home: Do-It-Yourself Car Fails
July 13, 2020. Andrew Sheldon
Have you ever tried to fix your car by yourself and it went wrong? Our members have and they’re sharing their funny car fails.
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.
Luxury Defined – Infiniti QX50/Lexus IS 350
May 11, 2019. John Paul
An SUV and sedan prove that luxury comes in all shapes and sizes.
Smooth Operators – Genesis G90/Lincoln Continental
May 08, 2019. Alan Rider
Across town or cross-country, driving a sophisticated automobile will make the trip significantly more enjoyable. These are two smooth sedans.
New Generations – Lexus RX 350L/BMW X1
April 11, 2019. AAA Staff
Popular luxury SUVs are reborn with newer, more expansive models.
Silky Smooth – Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400/Volvo S60
April 11, 2019. John Paul
These two luxury sedans deliver turbocharged performance coupled with dashing good looks.
Keep on Truckin’ – Ram 1500/Honda Ridgeline
March 18, 2019. Alan Rider
Large and in charge. That’s how you’ll feel behind the wheel of the all-new Ram 1500 pickup. There’s just no other way to say it: This full-size truck is big, both physically and in terms of its capability. On that last point, it can tote more than a ton of cargo (2,300 pounds, to be…
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.
A Different Fit – Subaru Forester/Ford EcoSport
March 11, 2019. John Paul
The Forester and EcoSport are SUVs of varying size … and varying performance.
Good Things Come in Small(er) Packages – Honda Passport/Dodge Durango
February 11, 2019. John Paul
These midsize SUVs have full-size features.
Is ‘Sporty SUV’ an Oxymoron? – Jaguar I-Pace/BMW X4
January 05, 2019. Alan Rider
Sport-utility vehicles used to project a rugged vibe. Now, new models that put the ‘sport’ in ‘sport-utility’ have become a thing.
Audi A4 Boasts Luxury and Performance
December 28, 2018. John Lehrer
The redesigned Audi A4 melds speed and style.