The 2022 model year has brought some big changes to the Volvo lineup, especially in the wagons segment. With Volvo shifting their attention to electric vehicles, the base Volvo V60 and Volvo V90 wagons have been discontinued. What we end up with instead is the Volvo V60 Recharge (a plug-in hybrid) and the V60 and … Read more
While SUVs and crossovers continue to dominate the automotive market, there is still plenty of demand for great-looking executive sedans, with most car manufacturers and especially higher-end luxury brands continuing to offer many great choices. Volvo is among those brands, and in particular, the Volvo S60 and Volvo S90 stand out as luxury sedans that … Read more
They may be two different marques but of course, Lexus and Toyota are within the same corporate family. How does the flagship Lexus sedan compare to the top-end Toyota Avalon? Does the very top end of the regular brand beat the standard end of the luxury brand? Let’s take a closer look at these two … Read more
Both the Camry and Prius have been understood as “flagship” models for their own reasons. Within Toyota’s industry-leading hybrid selection, how do these two iconic models measure up against each other? The Camry marque goes all the way back to 1983, with the first hybrid model becoming available in the 2006 model year. The Prius, … Read more
Toyota has long been known as the king of hybrid brands since they first introduced us to the concept back in the late 1990s with the Toyota Prius. As the 2022 model year rolls around, we can see that the Toyota Prius is still with us and still going strong. Alongside it, however, are many … Read more
Toyota models are known for many things, with high-quality, well-built sedan models being one of them. Whether it’s their executive looks, soft-touch materials on the interior, and overall attention to detail and craftsmanship, a Toyota sedan tends to stand for all things positive in the automotive world. Two of the best-known sedans in the Toyota … Read more
Behind Toyota and Volkswagen, Hyundai is now the world’s third largest automaker – a success heavily attributed to its popular lineup of affordable sedans. Despite steadily increasing demand for the Tucson and Santa Fe SUVs, the Elantra and Sonata sedans remain Hyundai’s best-selling vehicles in the US. The Hyundai Elantra is a compact car with … Read more
Hyundai and Kia are the two biggest car manufacturers from Korea, and the only ones with manufacturing plants located in the US. They originally built a reputation for manufacturing affordable, reliable cars, but their immensely popular newer SUVs like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride border on luxury. While all eyes might be on their … Read more
Hyundai owes much of its early success in the West to its sedans. In America, the compact Hyundai Elantra and midsize Hyundai Sonata are the company’s best-selling sedans, but the subcompact Accent is another familiar sight on American roads. The Accent was first released in 1994, and was a huge success In the Asian, European, … Read more
Lexus has successfully marketed the IS as a nimble luxury sports sedan, but it’s the bigger ES (the best-selling Lexus sedan in the US for over fifteen years) that has really captivated Americans with its comfort and practicality. Those looking to buy a new Lexus sedan will often end up deciding between them. They are … Read more