PREVIEW: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Don’t call it a truck
The Hyundai Santa Cruz is getting a lot of attention as the South Korean manufacturer’s first pickup truck. But it already doesn’t want to be … Read more
2020 Hyundai Santa Fe offers versatility, good value
Like all of its siblings, the Hyundai Santa Fe does a lot right. Competitors have more upscale interior appearances and the sport utility vehicle isn’t … Read more
2021 Honda Odyssey makes minivans proud
The Honda Odyssey, the former standout and industry wonder, is now 27 years and stagnant. But it’s not the minivan’s fault. Sales of sport utility … Read more
NEW CAR PREVIEW: 2022 Genesis GV70
The 2022 Genesis GV70 represents an athletic, versatile option in Genesis’ emerging lineup of sport utility vehicles. It’s the fifth vehicle in the Genesis lineup, … Read more
Santa Cruz set as 1st Hyundai pickup truck
Hyundai’s new pickup truck will have a unibody construction. Starting prices have not been announced but predicated at $25,000. Hyundai hopes the Santa Cruz will … Read more
NEW CAR PREVIEW: 2022 Hyundai Tucson
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson, the continuation of the South-Korean manufacturer’s top-selling vehicle globally, has been announced. It will feature new exterior stylings, more passenger and … Read more
The Weekly Driver letters: Used trucks, Lexus, Sonata PHEV
The Weekly Driver is a companion website to the weekly Autopia column I contribute to the San Jose Mercury and East Bay Times. Some of … Read more
2020 Hyundai Sonata: new look, best sedan value
With the dominating presence of trucks and recreational vehicles, a pleasant, efficient drive in a fair-priced sedan is still appealing. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata comes … Read more
#126 podcast: Couple embraces home tech business
Valerie Antkowiak and Mark Pallone are retired Intel engineers, but they’re still involved in their careers via a home-based business about home technology. The husband-wife … Read more
2020 Hyundai Ioniq: Underdog defines value, economy
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq, the fourth year of the South Korean liftback hybrid and all-electric, maintains the brand’s status as the country’s most fuel-efficient vehicle. … Read more
2019 Hyundai Ioniq: odd name, worthy EV wheels
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq, the third model year of the South Korean liftback, is unique in the ever-evolving, alternative fuel segment. It’s the least expensive … Read more
2019 Hyundai Veloster: odd compact hatchback gets it right
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster marks the sports-oriented compact’s second-generation debut, and it remains a one-of-a-kind hatchback. A sharper-edged new exterior design is immediately appealing. But … Read more
2018 Hyundai G90 sedan offers luxury, value price
Particularly in upscale vehicles, loyalty is a thing. If you’re an Audi, BMW, Lexus or Mercedes-Benz owner, chances are you’re a repeat customer or you … Read more
Genesis cruises past Audi, tops Consumer Reports’ best car list
Genesis, the newcomer luxury brand from Hyundai, has accelerated past Audi and is now top-rated by Consumer Reports in its annual ranking of automotive brands. … Read more