What constitutes a luxury vehicle? Is it an esteemed nameplate with a long history of producing fine automobiles, like Mercedes-Benz or Cadillac? Is it technology like the electric propulsion system of a Tesla? Or do certain features define a luxury vehicle, like a panoramic sunroof or a heated steering wheel? If the last definition is your idea of luxury, you […]

My first video review for Living Vroom looks at the 2012 Hyundai Equus. Those shopping for a top-tier luxury sedan should definitely add the Equus to their short list, especially if seating for a fifth person is not a requirement. The four-seat Equus Ultimate is positively indulgent, and it’s a great value, too.

Here’s a first look at the latest Ride of the Week, the 2012 Hyundai Equus. The flagship of Hyundai’s lineup, the Equus is, without a doubt, a premium luxury sedan. For 2012 Equus is now powered by a new, larger-displacement direct-injection V8 coupled with a 8-speed automatic transmission. It’s positively packed with high-tech equipment for comfort and convenience, features like […]

I have the good fortune to write about a variety of vehicle makes and models, including the current crop of new cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs, classic cars from decades past and concepts that show us a vision of the future. Much of my work is for AutoTrader.com, “the only website with more than 3 million vehicle listings from 40,000 […]

AutoTrader.com’s full coverage of the New York International Auto Show is wrapping up. The show featured dozens of debuts, both concepts and new models. I covered BMW, Hyundai, Mini, Porsche, Rolls-Royce, Toyota and Volkswagen, each of whom presented at least one new vehicle to the North American audience.

J.D. Power’s annual Dependability Survey results show Toyota brands on top in eight of the fourteen categories. The Blue Oval is a big winner too, with vehicles from Ford brands taking three slots. The survey looks at 3-year-old vehicles, so these 2012 rankings reflect 2009 models. Here are the winners by category: Sub-compact Car: Toyota Yaris Compact Car: Toyota Prius […]

I’ve been hard at work covering debuts from several manufacturers for Autotrader.com. I’ll update links here as the articles are published. 2012 Hyundai Azera 2012 Porsche 911 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS 2013 Audi S6 2013 Audi S7 2013 Audi S8 Buick LaCrosse GL Concept    

My first look at the Hyundai Azera on Autotrader.com