In the late 1980s, the British company, Rover Group, wanted to come back into the United States automotive market. To get a foothold, they worked out a collaboration with Acura and formed Sterling Motor Cars. That collaboration would yield a British luxury car built on an Acura Legend platform to be sold in the United States. But, as with …
Kia just announced the debut of the K5 sedan, which is the successor to the now-defunct Optima nameplate. While the new mid-size sedan is technically a replacement for the Optima, it’s a little more than just a simple name change. The Kia K5 made its debut in South Korea at the end of 2019, however, …
Volkswagen maintains a good reputation for sporty, low-end luxury cars that are affordable to the general consumer. But, for some reason years ago, the team at Volkswagen decided to stand out and produce a surprising addition to their lineup, a limousine sedan. A limousine sedan is a high-end luxury car that borders on the realm …
The 2018 Lexus LS was a redesign of the well-loved Lexus luxury sedan. Lexus often lets generations live a long time before the introduction of a new one. Lexus models are also know for offering a little competition to some of the German luxury automakers such as BMW, Audi, and Mercedes. It’s actually still a …
While SUVs may have started supplanting them, sedans remain a popular vehicle choice. However, some people want the more stylish looks of a coupe. Hence the creation of so-called ‘4-door coupes’ (which are really sedans) like the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe. But does going for a true 2-door coupe mean you’re giving up on practicality? …
Over the past decade, SUVs have risen in popularity, to the point that there aren’t really any new sedans to speak of. For example, the mid-size sedan category has legendary stalwarts like the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Nissan Altima, and even the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima are now becoming aging contenders as well. …
The 2021 IS’ updates, relatively minor as they are, are welcome. Lexus’ compact sports sedan has fallen behind the competition in some ways. And not just to its main rival, the BMW 3-Series. The Genesis G70 has been making a name for itself as a worthy 3-Series opponent. And arguably, the G70 is what the …
Though the Supra’s 2JZ remains a first-gen IS300 exclusive, Lexus has updated its compact sports sedan over the years. The second-gen, for instance, got the V8-engined IS F. And now, for the 2021 model year, the Lexus IS enters its fourth generation. But the new model is less a full overhaul than a careful refinement. …
Claimed range is crucial for EVs, something that Tesla understands very well. It’s why, although the Porsche Taycan has the performance advantage, Tesla’s cars sell because of efficiency. At least, efficiency on paper. Updated for 2020, the Tesla Model S claims to offer a longer range than ever. But will it back that up with …
Every year, Consumer Reports rates vehicles depending on their driving experience, customer satisfaction, and reliability. A luxury car typically costs more upfront than a car in the non-luxury segment. So it’s important to know that you are paying for something with reliability to justify the extra initial cost. These are the most reliable luxury cars …
While necessary emissions regulations are starting to thin its lineup, AMG has always offered high-performance Mercedes models. Sedans have been especially well-represented in its history. Today, BMW offers several 600+ hp sedans, and Dodge has one with over 700 hp. And, as Doug Demuro recently explained, it’s thanks to the 2003 Mercedes E55 AMG. How …
These two popular Japanese compact sedans are top choices for many buyers. But how do you know which one is better? Is the Honda Civic better? or the Mazda 3? It’s hard to say for sure who comes out on top. Here are 5 reasons the Mazda 3 is better than the Honda Civic. Though …
If you are shopping for a new compact car and you want a lot for your money, the Mazda 3 may be a great fit for your needs. It also comes as a fun little hatchback with an available manual transmission. A compact sedan that was entirely new for the 2019 model year, this Mazda …
BMW is a symbol of luxury and performance. Even the Base model features amenities that many non-luxury vehicles only have when they come fully loaded down with options. But the base model of the BMW 5 Series starts at an astronomical price point. When you can get a fully loaded Honda Accord for less, why …
During the Back-to-the-Future movie series, there is a scene where Biff rams his car into a manure truck. The collision triggers the back of the truck to unload its stinky product into Biff’s convertible. That was the movies right? That does not happen in real life, does it? Don’t be so sure. A video has surfaced of a Mercedes meeting …
The Hyundai Elantra is one of the most competitive sedans out there for buyers on a budget. It handles well, delivers adequate power, and features modern connectivity and safety options. All this while having some of the best fuel economy around. New for 2020 are loads of options for the Elantra. But one of the …
My co-workers and I got into a discussion today about Acura. To be more specific, we were discussing how the manufacturer seems to have lost its way a bit with its sedans. Sadly, I have to agree. There was a time when Acura was respected, and Kia was a joke. But today, Kia is in …
It’s getting tougher to ignore Kia’s products these days. The Telluride continues to sell as the cliché says, and the Optima beat out the Camry in U.S. News’ ranking. Value is certainly part of the Korean automaker’s appeal, but so is an attractive design. However, despite their strengths, some Kia cars remain somewhat obscure, though …
In the 90s, GM, like the other American automakers, wasn’t necessarily known for quality. True, GM did release some fondly-remembered cars, like the GMC Syclone. But this is long before the days of the C8 Corvette. And one of the cars that suffered most in the Malaise Era was the Chevy Impala. It had gone …
Today, British automaker Lotus really only makes sports cars like the Elise and planned Evija electric hyper-car. True, the Evora GT is more practical and comfortable enough to drive cross-country. But Lotus doesn’t offer a sporty sedan like the Porsche Panamera or BMW M5. However, at one point, it did. Like Porsche, Lotus was struggling …
Sedan selection from American automakers has shrunk. While Hyundai, Honda, and Toyota have all updated their lineups, Ford’s lone sedan will be gone by 2021, while Lincoln may stop selling sedans completely. Meanwhile, Cadillac and Chevrolet each offer 2 sedans. However, it’s the Dodge Charger, Dodge’s lone, ancient sedan, that’s seen the most success. The …
Truck and SUV sales haven’t completely killed off sedans, and that’s partially because lately, sedans have been getting more stylish. The latest Hyundai Elantra and Sonata, for instance, have all manner of creases, folds, and edges. However, just like Mercedes didn’t call its minivan as such, some automakers don’t call their sedans by that name. …
Maserati Ghibli The Maserati Ghibli is a relatively exotic looking luxury sedan that has all of the features of the Maserati sports cars, with more cargo space and seating. The Ghibli wears the company’s grille and Trident badge proudly. Like many other Maseratis, this car depreciates so quickly that they drop into an affordable price …
The Honda Civic and Volkswagen Jetta are two of the oldest nameplates in the compact car category. Now in its tenth generation, the Honda Civic boasts new technological features along with the tried-and-true fuel economy and reliability we have come to know and love. The Volkswagen Jetta is in its seventh generation, having gone under …
