2016 Lexus IS200: New luxury sedan gives BMW pause
The 2016 Lexus IS200 is a new vehicle, replacing the IS 250 as the upscale brand’s entry level luxury sedan. It features three models, including … Read more
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2015 Lexus ES 350: Perfect sedan for a 2,000-mile desert trek
What car enthusiast wouldn’t welcome the opportunity to drive across three sates, including long stretches in the desert, on wide, high-speed roads? And considering super … Read more
2016 Mazda 6: Watch out Honda Accord, Toyota Camry
It’s hard to believe the 2016 Mazda 6 marks the 14th year since the manufacturer replaced the Mazda 626 with its current midsize sedan. The … Read more
CAR REVIEW: 2014 Kia Cadenza: A star is born
The Kia Cadenza, known as the K7 in its native South Korea where it debuted in 2009, was unveiled in the United States in early … Read more
CAR REVIEW: 2014 Volkswagen Jetta: spunky little sedan
Since its debut in 1979, the Volkswagen Jetta has steadfastly endured the ebbs and flows of the auto industry. It’s now a quarter-century old, a … Read more
2013 BMW 750Li: Superior luxury, hefty price (video)
The 2013 BMW 750Li, my weekly driver, showcased BMW’s power, as in a 4.4-liter, 32-valve V8 with 445 horsepower and five-second, 0-60 mph prowess. The … Read more
2013 Lexus LS 600h L: Luxury hybrid satisfying
Maybe you can’t have it all in a full-size, fast, ultra-luxury sedan, but the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L hybrid sure makes it seem like … Read more
BMW 750Li, 2013: stylish, hi-tech, hefty price
The 7-Series is the BMW flagship and it deserves the status. It’s a beast of a sedan, a 4,600-pound cruiser best suited for long, open-road … Read more
Chrysler strange, powerful bedfellows, Eminem, Clint Eastwood, Iggy Popp
Saad Chehab, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chrysler Brand and Chrysler Group LLC, recently spoke to a group of automotive journalists at The … Read more
Toyota Corolla 2014 unveiled: sleeker, better mpg
The Toyota Corolla 2014, the 11th generation of the biggest-selling car in history, has been been unveiled as expected with the automaker’s theme of “Iconic … Read more
2014 Toyota Corolla: New look, better gas mileage
Since it’s the best-selling car in history, look for continued keen marketing when 2014 Toyota Corolla is soon completely unveiled. In the meantime, the carmaker … Read more
2013 Nissan Pathfinder: best family affair on wheels
There was a time when categorizing a car as a “family car” translated into “boring car.” But that generalization, once well-founded, is now long gone. … Read more
Review: 2013 Lexus LS 460 pricey luxury sedan refined with more luxury
Lexus turned the luxury car market upside down in America when it introduced its big LS 400 luxury sedan in 1989. Suddenly, it seemed as … Read more
2013 Toyota Avalon: Redesigned as sleeker, lighter Lexus twin
The revamped 2013 Toyota Avalon sedan is a far cry from the first Avalon, which debuted for 1995 as a stretched, roomy version of the … Read more