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: 2019 Cadillac XT4 AWD Engine: 2-liter, aluminum block inline 4-cylinder 237 horsepower • 258 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 9-speed twin clutch electronically controlled automatic EPA ratings: 24/city, 30/highway, 26/combined — 2-wheel drive 22/city, 29/highway, 24/combined — all-wheel drive Base price: … read more

Model tested: 2018 Lexus LX 570 5-door SUV Engine: 5.7-liter DOHC V8 • 383 horsepower • 403 lb. ft. of torque Transmission: 8-speed sequential shift automatic Full-time 4-wheel drive EPA ratings: 13/city, 18/highway, 15/combined Base price: $85,380 As tested: $86,375 Overview: The lavishly … read more

The Northwest Automotive Press Association named the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio as the Northwest’s Most Fun to Drive Vehicle in their 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: 2018 Honda Clarity plug-in Hybrid Engine: 1,498cc, 103 horsepower, Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder, plus 181-horsepower electric motor Transmission: Electric continuously variable transmission EPA Ratings: 110 combined city/highway — electric; 42 combined city/highway — gas Base Price: $36,600 As Tested: $37,490 Overview: The original … read more