MILP: Budgeting 101

Tag: test drive

Electric Vehicles

AAA Survey Reveals EV Anxiety

August 15, 2024. Ellen R. Delisio

Holding onto apprehensions, more than half of Northeasterners have no plans to buy a fully electric car.

Electric Vehicles

A Quick Guide to Hybrid and Electric Minivans

July 01, 2024. AAA Staff

The ever-practical, family-friendly ride gets electrified.

Cars & Trucks

Rent a Car for an Extended Test Drive

February 05, 2024. AAA Staff

Before purchasing your next car, think about renting it first.

Cars & Trucks

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.

Auto Loans

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.

Road Trips

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.

Cars & Trucks

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.

Cars & Trucks

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.

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Cars & Trucks

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.

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Cars & Trucks

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.

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Cars & Trucks

New Generations – Lexus RX 350L/BMW X1

April 11, 2019. AAA Staff

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

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Cars & Trucks

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.

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Cars & Trucks

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…

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Cars & Trucks

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…

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Cars & Trucks

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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Cars & Trucks

A Different Fit – Subaru Forester/Ford EcoSport

March 11, 2019. John Paul

The Forester and EcoSport are SUVs of varying size … and varying performance.

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Cars & Trucks

Good Things Come in Small(er) Packages – Honda Passport/Dodge Durango

February 11, 2019. John Paul

These midsize SUVs have full-size features.

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Cars & Trucks

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.

Cars & Trucks

Audi A4 Boasts Luxury and Performance

December 28, 2018. John Lehrer

The redesigned Audi A4 melds speed and style.

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Cars & Trucks

Practical-y Perfect – Hyundai Kona/Honda Fit

December 27, 2018. Alan Rider

While many daydream about driving a sports car, reality eventually calls. Two remarkably sensible new models meld sport and style.