In 2015 Hyundai decided to spin off its Genesis line to form a new luxury division. The Genesis marque led off with three sedans, followed by three utility vehicles, filling out its promised six-vehicle model line. The latest model is the 2023 Genesis GV60, a compact utility vehicle with room … Read more
For 25 years the Lexus LX coexisted with the Toyota Land Cruiser with the former based heavily on the latter. But that all changed this year as a new LX launches this luxury SUV’s fourth generation, while the Land Cruiser is no longer available in the U.S. The decision is … Read more
Infiniti has a new QX60 for 2022, a model that finds its place in a crowded segment. This midsize, seven-passenger luxury utility vehicle is back after one-year hiatus. It features a new design from bumper to bumper, an overhauled interior, and an improved powertrain. It scores well on all things … Read more
The ultimate 4 Series is the M4 Competition. We expect BMW to deliver performance options and this German automaker doesn’t disappoint. Indeed, under its heralded “M” moniker, BMW lives out its “The Ultimate Driving Machine” slogan with abandon. Select sedans, coupes, convertibles, and utility attest to this marque’s capabilities, delivering … Read more
The ground is changing in the automotive world with electrification gaining as never before. Nearly every manufacturer or brand is heavily invested in all things electric, with new models rolling out at a stepped-up pace. Infiniti has experimented with hybrids, but will soon offer several full-electric models. Meanwhile, its full-size … Read more
The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most renowned sport utility vehicles in the world. Launched in 1951, this SUV was Toyota’s answer to the Land Rover. Through the years, the Land Cruiser is a proven favorite on safari and when traversing the Outback. Its reliability and durability make … Read more
Jeep has done it. For the first time, the off-road brand has a pair of range-topping, full-size SUVs on tap. The duo is the Jeep Wagoneer and Jeep Grand Wagoneer, models separated simply by trim differences. On sale for the 2022 model year, Jeep now has a family of vehicles … Read more
Upstart Lucid Motors launches its first product. Production of the Lucid Air sedan has commenced, as an assembly line in Arizona rolled off its first models this week. The long-awaited, all-electric model has the Tesla Model S sedan in its crosshairs, promising a 520-mile range and with performance numbers that … Read more
Eighteen months into a global pandemic and the world is tired of it all. Mask up. Mask off. Wash your hands. Six feet apart for social distancing. Covid testing. Vaccines. And the seemingly never-ending regimen repeats itself. One constant in all this is that automotive manufacturers have continued to introduce … Read more
An update look and new tech features for the 2022 Navigator. The Lincoln Navigator and Cadillac Escalade are locked in a war for customer attention, although the Cadillac outsells the Lincoln by a 2-to-1 margin. Lincoln, though, is gradually closing the gap thanks to a strong powertrain and an exceptional … Read more
The Infiniti QX55 is all-new for 2022. Do you remember the Infiniti FX? If you don’t, then that’s a shame. The FX debuted in 2003, was renamed the QX70 in 2013, then was retired in 2017. It shared the same bones as the 370Z sports car and drove like a … Read more
The Genesis G80 may be the best luxury sedan for under $50,000. Since splitting from Hyundai in 2017, the Genesis luxury brand has gradually expanded to include three sedans and two utility vehicles (the compact GV70 SUV arrives by June). At least one fully electric model will follow, giving this … Read more
Genesis hints at a new gilded age with the genteel GV80 SUV. The Genesis GV80 is one of the most anticipated new vehicles of the year. That’s because after releasing three consecutive sedans, Hyundai’s luxury moniker has finally added an SUV. And not just any utility vehicle. The 2021 GV80 … Read more
All-new range-topping CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing models set to debut for 2022. If you’re a performance car fan, take note of what Cadillac has in store for its two remaining sedans beginning in 2022. Specifically, both the CT4-V and CT5-V will gain Blackwing editions, the latest nomenclature for the marque’s … Read more
Acura replaces two models with the all-new TLX. Acura is Honda’s premium brand, but it doesn’t always receive the respect it deserves. Some of that “Rodney Dangerfield” treatment may be related to its small portfolio, which is dwarfed by competing manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz. Another reason … Read more
A performance-oriented version debuts for the Hyundai Sonata. Performance and a midsize sedan don’t mix, but that belief is fading fast. Indeed, several manufacturers offer sedans with sporty variants, giving customers a choice that goes beyond the average people mover. With the midsize Sonata, Hyundai has offered some decent performers … Read more
The XT6 makes three Cadillac utility vehicles. As GM’s luxury brand, Cadillac is tasked with delivering to customers the ultimate in design, opulence, tranquility, and technical prowess. The marque largely meets its mission through the varying vehicles it currently offers. The Cadillac of old is gone – there isn’t a … Read more
Infiniti’s smallest SUV is big on tech features. Infiniti’s mark in the luxury sphere is limited to five models. That’s a far fewer number than many of its top competitors, but Nissan’s luxury marque makes a vigorous undertaking with the products it does have. The 2021 QX50 is a noteworthy … Read more
Infiniti’s big SUV features new trim names and standard SRVM. The QX80 remains the top model in Infiniti’s product line, a full-size SUV with room for eight. The current generation rolled out in 2011 as the QX56 and was given a new name when it received its first facelift in … Read more
The Wagoneer line will elevate Jeep’s profile. The long-awaited return of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is nearly complete. On Thursday, Fiat Chrysler revealed the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept, a full-size SUV that blends the brand’s off-road credentials with luxury. The Grand Wagoneer represents one part of a Wagoneer sub-brand that … Read more
Genesis gains its first SUV. Hyundai’s Genesis brand has three sedans to show for it, but we’re still waiting the debut of its first utility vehicle. Fortunately, that wait is nearing an end as this luxury marque intends to release the GV80 SUV this fall. When the GV80 arrives it … Read more
Ford’s luxury brand goes all-in on utility vehicles. The Lincoln Continental is one of the most storied models for Ford’s luxury marque, a big sedan with outsized styling, generous amenities, and class-leading comfort. In 2016, Lincoln resurrected the Continental to critical acclaim. Alas, its revival came as consumers eschewed sedans … Read more
It has been 30 years since Toyota rolled out the Lexus brand, forever changing the industry as its cars soon became the gold standard for the industry. Since then, Lexus has evolved, adding coupes, sport cars, utility vehicles, and hybrids to the product line. Even as crossovers now dominate, Lexus … Read more
Toyota’s flagship sedan now offers a TRD option. We may be looking at crossovers more than ever before, but there are some sedans on the market worth exploring, including the 2020 Toyota Avalon. The Avalon is now in its fifth generation (second generation for the hybrid) and was overhauled in … Read more
One of the descriptions for “genesis” is “beginning” and that’s an appropriate name for Hyundai’s luxury marque. The Genesis G90 was the brand’s first standalone model when it launched in 2017. Three years later and this full-size sedan is currently sold alongside the midsize G80 and the compact G70 sedans. … Read more
The Lexus RX is a midsize, luxury SUV and the only model in its segment with an available full-hybrid drivetrain. For just over two decades, the RX has set the pace in the luxury sphere, delivering cutting-edge styling, efficiency, opulence, and value. For 2020, the Lexus RX 350 features a … Read more
Fast coupes and sedans once held sway on American roads, but crossovers have largely eclipsed them, at least in terms of availability. But not every manufacturer is neglecting cars, with Mercedes-Benz a fitting example of a luxury marque that’s staying the course. Mercedes-Benz models with performance credentials are marketed as … Read more
Land Rover’s place in the SUV market is defined by two product lines: Range Rover and Discovery. The Range Rover series represents the apex of the brand, while the Discovery line is representative of those models we typically think of as Land Rover. The Range Rover Velar is the third … Read more
We love Porsche, arguably the best brand of vehicles in the world. In the early part of this century, the company expanded beyond its sports car roots by introducing the Cayenne SUV in 2003. Seven years later it followed with its first sedan, the Panamera. Today, we see a fleet … Read more
Mercedes-Benz has comfortably found its spot in the utility vehicle sphere, offering a variety of models to suit almost every need. This renowned German manufacturer of luxury vehicles still produces multiple lines of cars, but it is its SUVs that draw the lion’s share of customers. For 2020, Mercedes-Benz serves … Read more