2020 Hyundai Sonata: Value By Design
These are strange times for the family sedan. On one end it’s very existence or relevance is threatened by SUV’s and crossovers. On the other end, those that remain in … Continue reading
2018 Kia Stinger – Learning From the Best
The rise of Hyundai and Kia should be enough to worry the world’s established luxury car makers. The Japanese in particular would have more to fear as many buyers choose … Continue reading
2017-2018 Hyundai Elantra: America’s Petro Darling?
Compact cars were once where all the action was. They still make up a big part of the American car sales portfolio. Their percentage of sales are being chipped away … Continue reading
2018 Hyundai Genesis G80 Sport: What’s In a Name?
Hyundai has been on a roll lately. Over the last few years, it has dramatically increased quality across its car lines to the point that they now are beginning to … Continue reading
1975-1982 Hyundai Pony: An Almost Cinderella Story
Korea’s auto industry reads like a Cinderella story. After the Korean war, a battered South Korean was content with trying to copy decommissioned jeeps from U.S. Army surplus. Gradually the … Continue reading
2009 Pontiac G3: When 3 Is the Loneliest Number
In the sad drama that was the last years of GM’s Pontiac division, one car stood out for its virtual lack of impact on sales or the Pontiac legacy. The Korean built G3 … Continue reading
2001-2005 Hyundai XG: The Evolution of Value
It seemed not long ago that the mention of Hyundai and luxury would inspire laughter. No one’s laughing now, but Hyundai was not always crossed shopped with the likes of … Continue reading
2004-2012 Daewoo Tosca: Attractive By Any Name
The Daewoo Tosca is one of those cars that never made it to the United States, but had an indirect impact on GM’s small car development in the States, and … Continue reading
2012 Hyundai Veloster: More Than a Tiburon Placeholder?
Hyundai’s new Veloster is no Tiburon, but it fills in a void left by the dearly missed sports coupe. In Korea Hyundai markets the Veloster under its Premium Youth Lab … Continue reading
1989-1993 Pontiac LeMans: From Fame to Shame
If you were like me you were a little disappointed (if not relieved) that the end of the world did not happen last week like that internet church said it … Continue reading