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Hyundai’s 2022 Veloster N is the company’s high performance three door compact hatchback that has no rivals in its price range. The Veloster N is a pocket rocket with its 275-hp turbo 4-cylinder engine. And in compact form, it appears it’s a car for the young and young at heart that can be rally raced  … Read More

Genesis may be the newcomer on the automotive market, but their crossovers and sedans are already making inroads in buyer popularity. In case you don’t know, Genesis is the luxury car division of Hyundai, like Acura is to Honda and Lexus is to Toyota. Genesis crossovers, in particular, have been top sellers and garnering top  … Read More

Toyota’s RAV4 is the best-selling compact SUV in the world. And now in its 5th generation, the RAV is available in several versions from on road, off-road, hybrid and plug-in. It’s also offered in LE, XLE Premium, XSE, Limited, Adventure and TRD Off-Road trim levels, the latter of which we tested. The 2022 RAV4 TRD  … Read More

Honda’s Civic has been the carmakers top selling compact car having sold over 12 million since 1973. The iconic Civic, now in its 11th generation, gets better with every model year. And the 2022 version exemplifies that. Its wheelbase was stretched 1.4 inches and its track was widened by 0.5 inches for improved ride and  … Read More

Audi’s A3 is the carmakers top selling compact sedan that performs even better in S3 form. The 2022 SE with quattro AWD slots between the A3 and hot RS3 sports sedan that puts out a whopping 401-hp. But the S3 is no slouch with its 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that generates a respectable 306-hp with  … Read More

Hyundai’s 2022 Kona AWD subcompact crossover has arrived with a freshened look inside and out, improved safety features and added power. For 2019 and 2020, Hyundai’s Kona received Kelly Blue Book’s Best Buy Awards and the 2022 version should get the same coveted award as it just got better. Kona is offered in SE, SEL,  … Read More

The Lexus RX 350 midsize SUV/crossover has been the company’s top seller and long running best-selling luxury vehicle in the U.S. And that’s saying something since it competes with entries from Acura, Audi, BMW, Mercedes and the latest Genesis GV80. Lexus RX 350 AWD SUV exudes luxury, unmistakable styling with its chiseled lines and superb  … Read More

While not everyone wants or needs an SUV or crossover, even though the new ones offer three row seating for a family of four or more, there is a tried and true alternative, and it’s offered with AWD. That’s exactly what Toyota offers with their Sienna AWD minivan. And as an added benefit, Sienna is  … Read More

Hyundai SUVs have become very popular, especially with their generous warranties, and they’re all winners. But there was something missing. A pickup truck. Well a pickup has arrived with the launch of Hyundai’s compact Santa Cruz pickup that’s base on a stretched and wider version of their top selling Tucson SUV. Santa Cruz combines a  … Read More

There was a time when folks would say a car rides like a Cadillac. That talk ended when the Lexus 500 LS debuted. This full-size luxury sedan is the carmaker’s flagship that possesses a luxurious interior plus exceptionally smooth and quiet riding comfort (better than a Cadillac). LS 500’s exterior is striking with its “spindle”  … Read More