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 […]
For a week in late August, Lexus afforded us the opportunity to be unique, nearly one-of-a-kind. We were the automotive equivalent of a unicorn. To the consumer, we’ve been talked about and reported on, but rarely seen in the wild. Our presence would have even confounded salesmen, had […]
For over 46 years, US consumers have been able to walk into a Toyota dealership and drive away in a new Corolla. Many, many people have done just that. But just as the Corolla has built a loyal ownership, so has it met its critics. Some are quick […]
It’s a big deal when Chrysler reveals a new car. Luckily, we were on hand in Detroit to witness the debut of the new 200. Gone are the days of the rental car 200; 2015 brings a clean-slate design. This 200 has a lot riding on its shoulders. […]
The 2015 Volvo V60 is the family vehicle with a twist. Its styling is sleek with a younger appeal. If you’re looking for something with more storage space than the typical sedan and better fuel economy than what the typical crossover can offer, the V60 is a perfect option. […]
A few weeks ago, Hyundai invited us down to New York City for our first chance to get behind the wheel of the new Sonata. New York is also where Hyundai debuted the new Sonata earlier this year. The newest generation Sonata gets a full revamp. Outside, Hyundai’s […]
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