When Hyundai introduced the Equus a few years back there was a collective side eye given by the automotive press thinking the company had overstepped its boundaries. Not so.Turns out Korean luxury is as good as Japanese, German and American. Now that Hyundai’s sister company Kia has jumped into the big luxury car fray, we’re
A few years ago I thought Lexus had lost its mojo. It always built cars that were great value in the luxury field as well as those which you could drive the wheels off, buy new tires and drive for another dozen years or so. Yet, the SC 300 was the last true sexy thing
When Lexus introduced the LS in 1989 as a 1990, the rules of the automotive industry changed. It was undeniably smooth, uncompromisingly crafted and an unqualified hit. Yes, the Japanese could go a step above Acura and purposely compete with the big dogs. Twenty-four years later Lexus may have lost a little luster int he
I didn’t know Cadillac still made an Escalade so imagine my delight when rolled up for review at alldaytech.com. Yes, the Escalade was once the luxury item to have. Athletes, actors, rappers and anyone who wanted to be seen as chic drove an Escalade. It wasn’t the first, but it eventually snatched the premium SUV
Well, well, what’s this? Cadillac makes a serious push into the luxury compact sedan segment. Yes, that’s right. If you haven’t heard, the ATS is the real deal. It’s done so right that Audi, BMW Lexus and Infiniti need to take notice. The ATS is so strong it was voted automobile of the year at
Buick has done a great job in the last few years in transforming its stodgy, old fogey reputation into something that is thoroughly modern and inviting. It’s latest effort is the Verano, an upscale version of the Chevy Cruze. Let me tell you, I think the company has got it right – mostly. The Verano
The North American International Auto Show (or Detroit Auto show as it was once known) ends this weekend with a plethora of new vehicles introduced by nearly every manufacturer. Didn’t make it. Neither did I, but here’s a few things of interest. Some you’ll see soon at your favorite dealerships, others, well, if you scream
Lexus is really trying to pull its designs into this century. The new GS is a great start. It incorporates a little of the LFA’s super car looks. Is that enough? Maybe not, but this LF-LC Hybrid concept might do the trick. This may be the design language needed for all Lexi to come. Heck,
Las Vegas — Lexus has been working hard to revamp its image as a manufacturer of appliances and not desirable automobiles. Sure, the company’s cars are virtually bulletproof and have great resale value, but where is the soul? Where is the passion other than the pursuit of perfection? I’m not asking these questions, mind you.
Charleston, SC — My, how the fallen have become mighty. Hyundai’s also-ran status from the ‘90s has quickly turned into try to keep up with us in this century. The company has turned out one success after another and isn’t slowing down. Even with new product in the pipeline it has had time to revise
