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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

April 28, 2019 · Leave a comment

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

January 14, 2019 · Leave a comment

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

September 16, 2018 · Leave a comment

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

December 10, 2017 · Leave a comment

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

September 25, 2013 · 4 Comments

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

June 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

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

May 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

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

March 21, 2012 · Leave a comment

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

December 4, 2011 · Leave a comment

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

May 28, 2011 · 5 Comments

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