Model Tested: 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum Engine: 3.5-liter V-6 gas plus electric, 306-horsepower combined, 263 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 29-mpg city, 27-mpg highway, 28-mpg combined Base Price: $48,630 As Tested: $49,939 Performance: Well-engineered hybrid system Good fuel … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Mazda6 Signature Engine:2.5-liter I-4 gas, 227-horsepower, 310 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 23 mpg city, 31-mpg highway, 26 mpg combined Base Price: $34,750 As Tested: $36,435 Performance: Strong performance from a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine Excellent … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Engine:2.0-liter I-4 gas, 181-horsepower, 151 lb-ft torque Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26 mpg city, 34-mpg highway, 29 mpg combined Base Price: $33,335 As Tested: $35,905 Performance: Excellent performance 26 more hp … read more

Model tested: 2019 Chevy Traverse AWD Premier Engine: 3.6-liter V6 SIDI WT • 310 horsepower • 266 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 9-speed automatic EPA ratings: 17/city, 25/highway, 20/combined Base price: $48,200 As tested: $49,590 Overview: Redesigned in 2018 — including a new … read more

Model tested: 2019 Kia Stinger GT Engine: 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 • 365 horsepower • 376 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic with paddle shifters and five programmable driving modes EPA ratings: 19/city, 25/highway, 21/combined Base price: $38,350 As tested: $39,250 Overview: The … read more

Model tested: 2019 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Engine: 3-liter VTEC with variable cylinder management and three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD powertrain • 321 combined horsepower Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic EPA ratings: 26/city, 27/highway, 27/combined Base price: $59,550 As tested: $60,545 Overview: The Acura MDX … read more

Model Tested: 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Touring Engine:1.5-liter I-4 gas plus electric motor, 212-horsepower, 232 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatictransmission, front-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 42 mpg gas only, 110 mpg electricity + gas Base Price: $36,600 As Tested: $37,490 Performance: Great hybrid fuel economy—we … read more

The Northwest Automotive Press Association named the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio as the Northwest’s Most Fun to Drive Vehicle in its annual Run to the Sun performance car and convertible event. The Stelvio Quadrifoglio impressed the participating journalists with its powerful engine, … read more

Model Tested: 2019 Subaru Forester Sport Engine:2.5-liter flat-4, 182-horsepower, 176 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatictransmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Rating: 26-mpg city, 33-mpg highway, 29-mpg combined Base Price: $28,795 As Tested: $31,815 Performance: Respectable acceleration Paddle shifters Normal, Snow/Dirt, and Deep Snow mode 8.7-inch ground … read more