Staking its claim in 1999 with the RX300, Lexus cornered the midsize luxury SUV market. For three generations, the RX has kept up with consumer demands. Today, there’s plenty of competition from the likes Acura, Audi, and Cadillac seeking to beat the Lexus RX at its own game. […]
The Camaro is a big car. With a large-displacement V8 up front, it tips the scales at almost two tons. The wide track, long doors, and low roofline make it difficult to get in or out in a tight parking spot. Sharp, straight edges and flat panels add […]
The Lexus LX570 is like your grandmother’s parlor: big, leather-clad, and a bit dated. This luxury behemoth packs eight seats and eight cylinders on top of some serious 4×4 capabilities. Debuted in 2007 and refreshed in 2012, this third-generation LX570 is one of Lexus’ two remaining body-on-frame SUVs. […]
Introduced in 2006, the Volkswagen Eos was meant to be a new and appealing option for those wanting a hard top convertible. It’s also the only hard-top convertible in the United States to have a built-in power sunroof, which is perfect for these cooler Fall days. Although 2015 […]
You cannot simply tell someone you drive a Mercedes S-Class. It’s one of those vehicles that has transcended the gap between the general public and the enthusiast. “Ah, an S-Class,” they’ll say. “Must be nice.” And it is! It is very nice, whether you simply recognize it as […]
There comes a time in every person’s life when they realize they can’t do the same things they once could. It’s a little harder to stay up late, those jeans you’ve had for years are a bit tight, and you can’t quite run as fast or as far […]
Kia and luxury don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand. That’s a big problem when you’re trying to launch a $60,000 flagship sedan after only 20 years in the US market. Kia’s goal is to be viewed as a luxury brand by 2017. That push up-market began last year with the […]
The Fiat 500 is a hot hatch in caricature: small, nimble, and visceral. But like any good caricature, the most prominent features are accentuated to the extreme. Among its counterparts, it’s rather small, darty, and very vocal. I mean loud. Disturb the neighbors loud. It’s all part of […]
The transformation from the previous generation to the all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis is eye opening. Exactly a year ago, I had just completed a week in the 2013 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec. That Genesis, the first generation, was awash in luxury features but didn’t quite live up to the […]
Last November, Lexus handed us the keys to a 2014 IS350 all-wheel-drive. We were impressed with handling and the all-new interior. That car left us wondering what else the Lexus IS lineup had to offer. After all, there were a few notable omissions on the spec sheet. Thankfully, […]
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