The front of the car alone is enough to make you look twice. It’s like jewelry that you drive: The Sonata’s ‘parametric jewel’ grill flanked by LED headlights and chrome that runs the entire length of the hood is a head-turner. Add an extremely sporty and uniquely-lit tail end, a swooping roof line that tips…
The 2020 Hyundai Sonata: K-Beauty Comes to Life In This Elegantly Redesigned Sedan
And dang, it’s smart, too! I recently told you about my trip to Korea to test out two new cars and to get a feel for how the Korean culture shapes some of the world’s most popular cars. Like so many, I’ve spent hundreds of hours watching gorgeous Korean women create perfect palettes of flawless…
Why the Genesis G70 is the Most Awarded Car of the Year
It’s Won All the Awards … So Far. Here’s Why. It started by winning Motor Trend’s Car of the Year, then went on to take the top honors at Cars.com, Road Show by CNET, Motorweek, Car and Driver’s 10 Best, Good Design, North American Car and Truck of the Year and was a contender for…
2018 Acura TLX AWD A-Spec Review: A Sport Sedan That Offers Affordable Luxury, Too
When you want your car to make you look good, the Acura TLX gets the job done. Acura has long been a symbol of affordable luxury, and the 2018 Acura TLX AWD A-Spec continues that precedent. This mid-size sedan is a solid choice for drivers wanting luxury paired with safety, reliability, and technology. And if…
Meet the Kia Stinger Luxury Performance Sedan: A Car Designed for How You Drive
Get Your Grace Kelly On; You’ll Love This! You know it’s in your DNA, even if it’s not in your inheritance: a sensibility for refined living in which beautiful summer weekends are prepared for with fine linen, double cream brie and chilled rosé. You can spot a phony from a mile away and know in…
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia TI Review: Only For Those Who Want to Live This Life
The Italians Get This So Right. Here’s the thing about style: it lets you know what experience to expect. Whether you’ll be snubbed by the valet or greeted with a gracious smile. If you’ll feel at home on a posh street or out of place. Whether you’ll be thrilled by your time in the car…
2017 Volvo S90 T6 Sedan Review: A Luxury Family Sedan That’s Built For Business
But Built With a Soul That’s Designed to Soar. Confidence is the ultimate luxury, right? To perform beyond expectation every time and to look great doing it. That’s the modern mission of Volvo since it was bought a few years ago by Chinese automaker Geely: to provide the ultimate luxury in the safest and most…
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited review: This Luxury Sedan Might Be Kia’s Best-Kept Secret
Its luxe touches and unassuming sleekness will surprise you. In my next life, I’m going to pursue a career in car color naming. For example, the 2017 Kia Cadenza Limited I took on a recent road trip was dubbed Gravity Blue. Doesn’t that evoke a sense of floating above Planet Earth, looking down on its…
Get Ready to Be Smitten: 2017 Jaguar XF S AWD Review
The Brits are at it again. Thankfully. Jaguar is like the Royal Family when it comes to fashion. Sometimes the Queen, princesses and duchesses truly lead global fashion. And sometimes they get so caught up in their own ideas that style falls by the wayside. The current era of Jaguar is sort of like Princess…
2016 Genesis Review: Meet the Newest Luxury Brand
You know you need luxury in your life. But is it attainable? Here’s what I want in a luxury car: Quiet ride, pampering features, top safety technology, an interface that makes connecting with my phone easy. Oh, and it has to look and feel good, too. Spending time in the 2016 Genesis made me realize…