Members of the Northwest Automotive Press Association (NWAPA) wrapped up two days of on- and off-road testing at The Ridge Motorsports Park in Shelton, Wash., and the votes are in and conclusive: the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid is NWAPA’s Northwest Outdoor Activity Vehicle of the Year, against stiff competition from 21 other SUVs and…
More capability, more performance and a new look, inside and out: Porsche presents the 2024 Cayenne Porsche has upgraded the third generation of the Cayenne with comprehensive changes to the powertrain, chassis, design, and in-car technology. This has further extended not only on- and off-road performance but also luxurious everyday comfort. Porsche has thoroughly refined…
The 2023 Palisade has been named one of Autotrader’s Best New Cars for 2023. The Palisade is one of 11 vehicles selected by a team of expert editors at Autotrader who collectively evaluated and scored new models using a range of criteria. Each chosen vehicle has unique features specific to various lifestyle needs, including interior…
Subaru of America revealed to the world the newest member of the Wilderness family, the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness, at the New York International Auto Show. Combining Subaru’s renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with a revised drivetrain, standard X-MODE, elevated 9.3-inch ground clearance and exclusive body cladding, the 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness is the most rugged and trail-capable…
Providing the most sophisticated and seamless electrification experience within the Audi portfolio, the new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron has been refined with increased driving range, higher-power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model. Along with a host of technology changes to make EV ownership even more seamless, redesigned steering…
For the first time in the 43-year history of the J.D. Power U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) ranked first in the mass-market segment in the annual study of customer satisfaction with service at new-vehicle dealerships. The 2023 CSI results have Mitsubishi scoring highest among 18 mass-market brands,…
Ascent received the highest possible rating for the updated IIHS moderate overlap front crash test Subaru has earned more IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards than any other brand since 2013 (as of February 2023)* Subaru of America, Inc. announced that the 2023 Subaru Ascent received the highest possible rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway…
Hyundai received two 2023 Best Cars for Families awards by U.S. News & World Report. The Hyundai Santa Fe was named Best 2-row SUV for Families, and for a second time the Hyundai Tucson deemed Best Compact SUV for families. The vehicles were awarded for their outstanding combination of interior space, family-friendly features, and overall…
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2023 Ascent, Outback and Solterra SUVs were named a 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Also, the Forester compact SUV and Legacy midsize sedan earned the 2023 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK award. 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK + Winners 2023 Subaru Ascent…
The editors at Car and Driver have honored nine Honda models with 2023 “Editors’ Choice” awards, recognizing each vehicle as the best in its respective category, and wholeheartedly recommending them to buyers. Honda models were recognized across a multitude of segments, with the 2023 Honda Ridgeline the only vehicle of any brand chosen in the…
