Honda Tops Consumer Reports Customer Perception Survey

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

According to a recent report in Consumer Reports, Honda has made top scores in a survey of customers’ opinions of service and quality among seven major brands of automobiles.
The survey, which was conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center, rated Honda, as well as Ford, Nissan, Chevrolet, Toyota, Hyundai and Chrysler. 1,700 consumers, [...]

IIHS grants Top Safety Pick Status to Hyundai Genesis & Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

When buying a car, safety is a top concern for many consumers, which is why its always a good idea to check with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety before committing to any make or model. Each year, the IIHS publishes this their list of cars which earn “top safety pick” recommendations, based on a [...]

A Luxury Car as Best All Around in the Middle of a Recession? Seriously?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Considering the fact that Toyota executives including CEO Akio Toyoda are currently being peppered with questions from Congress about recalls and safety issues, it seems especially ironic that Consumer Reports just named the Lexus LS 460L as their Best Car Overall for 2010 as part of their annual Top Picks list.
Granted, the Lexus line has [...]

Car and Truck of the Year (Really Six to Consider)

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

As the 2009 Detroit Auto Show kicked off on Sunday, January 11, the Hyundai Genesis picked up top honors as Car of the Year with the Ford F-150 being named Truck of the Year. Eligibility hinged on a complete re-design or substantial degree of change to the model customers could buy in 2008. Fifty journalists [...]

2009 Hyundai Genesis

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Although there was a time when I never expected to use the words “Hyundai” and “luxury” in the same sentence, the Hyundai Genesis, the company’s first upscale product, will arrive at dealerships in July and is a truly beautiful machine. Look for the V6 at $33,000 and the V8 at $38,000 (both prices with shipping.)
The [...]