Coolest cars for summer: Best cars for road trips

By John Aaron
July 6, 2020 | 5:26 AM

The Cadillac CT6. (WTOP/John Aaron) — Those long drives can get fatiguing, which is why the Cadillac CT6 we drove is such an appealing summer road trip companion. Cadillac’s Super Cruise system will let you drive hands-off on certain highways. That’s in addition to luxury touches to keep you comfortable, such as heated and ventilated front and rear seats. Cadillac also says the front seats feature 15 massage settings.

The Lincoln Aviator. (WTOP/John Aaron) — For those looking for a three-row luxury SUV, there’s the Lincoln Aviator, a hushed-and-leathered-up version of the Ford Explorer.

The Toyota Sienna. (WTOP/John Aaron) — Though not as glamorous, the Toyota Sienna minivan is perhaps the most convenient summer road trip machine – and one that can do the job in winter, too, with its available all-wheel drive. (The Chrysler Pacifica minivan is also now being offered with all-wheel drive.)

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With the coronavirus pandemic throwing cold water on many plans that involve flights or cruises, road trips are an especially popular option right now.

Having the right vehicle is key. And some of the ones WTOP has tested fit the bill perfectly.

Car Review: You can plug-in for better mpg with BMW’s new version of the X3

By Mike Parris
August 31, 2020 | 4:16 AM

Compact luxury crossovers are big business as buyer's trade in luxury sedans for the popular high riders. BMW redesigned its X3 a couple years ago to better compete in a more crowded marketplace. I drove the sporty X3 M40i in 2019 and was impressed with its potent performance. New for 2020 is a plug-in hybrid version that allows for 18-20 miles of electric-only driving. But when you combine the gas engine and that electric motor, the xDrive30e is transformed into a fun performance ride.

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