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“2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe: A serious performer” Freshened with more aggressive look and performance capability Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe first appeared on the scene as a concept vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2007, and the transformation from concept to production vehicle kept the signature design virtually intact. The Genesis sedan bowed in 2008. The Genesis Coupe displays an aggressive overall stance with powerful curves and a unique “Z”-shaped undulating beltline. The roofline arches gracefully, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Automotive Reviews, Hyundai
LF-LC Hybrid 2+2 Lexus Concept
Lexus recently unwrapped a striking new hybrid 2+2 sport coupe that they shows the future design direction for Lexus and an emphasis on a driver-focused vehicles. Penned by the Toyota Calty design studio in Newport Beach, Calif., the new LF-LC concept redefines the Lexus-look with avant-garde beauty and an emphasis on advanced technology, while remaining within reach of typical premium buyers. “The concept hybrid 2+2 liberates the idea of a sport coupe and pushes the boundaries of … Read entire article »
Kia Expands UVO eServices
Kia showed the latest version of their UVO eServices recently at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and debuted a new In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) concept, both which show the same type of innovation that has so quickly advanced Kia in the automotive market. New for UVO is a telematics suite (“eServices”) powered by a free smartphone app. It provides drivers with an innovative in-vehicle connectivity experience including navigation, diagnostics capabilities and added convenience features. Powered … Read entire article »
Filed under: Kia, News, Technology
Encore – The Small Buick Luxury Crossover
Buick will expand its luxury lineup early in 2013 when they add the all-new Encore luxury small crossover. “Buick Encore is a great-looking, smart choice for those who want luxury crossover amenities in a more maneuverable and agile vehicle,” said Tony DiSalle, U.S. vice president of Buick Marketing. “It represents a luxury alternative for a new audience of Buick customers, and delivers features and flexibility not typically found in vehicles of its size today.” About the same … Read entire article »
Lincoln’s Renaissance
Lincoln is showing and introducing some serious indications of the rebirth of the upscale brand with two models showing the technological and performance enhancements.. “If you want to drive the future of Lincoln, there’s the new MKS and MKT coming this spring. They signal the direction Lincoln is heading when it comes to delivering a refined and engaging driving experience.” said Scott Tobin, director, Lincoln Product Development. … Read entire article »
Ford Redesigns the NASCAR Fusion
Ford is trying to put the Ford back into the NASCAR with a new Sprint Cup car that closely resembles the new Ford Fusion. Over the years, the NASCAR Cup cars have evolved to almost a generic look often with little resemblance to the original car. There used to be a correlation between race cars and car sales with the idea “win on Sunday, sell on Monday.” Ford is hoping to reinforce that idea with the … Read entire article »
Test Drive: 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Coupe & Convertible
“Jaguar’s 2012 XKR-S Duo: The pinnacle of British exclusivity” I would be willing to bet the Queen’s castle that Sir William Lyons never imagined that his automotive creation would reach the level of exclusivity and performance capability that is represented by the extremely limited production 2012 Jaguar XKR-S Coupe and Convertible. Only 25 XKR-S Convertibles were scheduled to come to market on our shores, but all sold out within one week of the debut at the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Automotive Reviews, Jaguar, Lifestyle
First Look: Honda Accord Coupe
If history repeats itself, the striking new Honda Accord Coupe concept shown recently at the Detroit and Chicago auto shows should be a close rendition of the final product when it arrives at dealerships in the fall. Described as athletic and muscular, the exterior has a distinctive wedge shape and complex sculptured sides. The front has a revised four-sided honeycomb grille and deeply set multi-reflector headlights. The rear taillights sweep around to the side panel for … Read entire article »
A Pair of Striking Chevy Concepts
Chevrolet has gone into a unique partnership with its customers on its two most recent concept coupes, the Code 130R and Tru 140S. According to U.S. Census data, there are 80 million American consumers approaching 30. They represent 40 percent of today’s potential car-buying public and a combined $1 trillion in purchasing power. To help tap into that gigantic market, Chevrolet has conversed with young consumers across the United States, over the past year. Based on their … Read entire article »
First Look: Cadillac ATS
Cadillac is chewing off a very big bite this summer as it goes after the venerable BMW 3 Series with a smaller sedan called the ATS. New from the ground up, ATS starts with an all-new lightweight architecture and then creates new bodywork, which has a strong resemblance to the popular CTS. In fact, unless you compare the ATS and CTS piece by piece, you swear might just be a restyled CTS, although it does … Read entire article »
Test Drive: 2012 Toyota Prius c
“Toyota Prius c brings Hybrid Synergy Drive to subcompact market” Since the first generation Prius made its appearance just over fourteen years ago, more than two million Prius vehicles have been sold globally,986 percent of which are still on the road, and Toyota has continued to evolve the iconic hybrid by introducing significant new model variants, while ever improving and enhancing existing models. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Automotive Reviews, Cars, Hybrid, Toyota
Product Test: Garmin Zumo 665 Motorcycle Navigator
“Garmin’s zumo 665 Motorcycle Navigator” Be Lost no More It’s a well-known fact that real men – especially bikers, don’t stop and ask for directions, and there are just as likely female riders who fall into the same category. I myself, subscribe to the philosophy that I’m never really lost, since I always know where I am – I just don’t always know how to get to where I want or need to be. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Lifestyle, Motorcycles, Technology, Travel
First Look: 2013 Ford Fusion
Dearborn, Mich. – By looks alone, Ford appears to have a major hit on its hands with the new generation Fusion and that seems even more likely when the new technologies and fuel efficiency is factored in. The stylish new Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima have been two of the mid-level sedans that have caught our eye the last couple of years, and they obviously swayed buyers, too, because the sales of those two cars … Read entire article »
Test Drive: Cadillac Escalade
Los Angeles – There’s a good reason the black Chevy Tahoe, GMC Denali and Cadillac Escalade are the cars of choice of so many of the good guys and bad guys on television and we would presume in real life, or at least in Washington D.C. …they are spacious comfortable and remarkably utilitarian. Tint the windows dark, and these vehicles take on a look that ranges from prominence to sinister, stirring the imagination of anyone … Read entire article »
Test Drive: Fiat 500
Anyone who hasn’t been keeping up with auto industry news, or is under 40 years old, might not know that Fiat is back, and it’s a part of Chrysler, or vice versa. When the Iranian oil crisis ended in the 1980s and people started buying SUVs the small fuel-efficient Fiats fell out of favor and sales of the small Italian cars nearly stopped. In 1984, Fiat pulled the plug in the U.S. Then nearly three decades … Read entire article »