What should a consumer expect from a car with a starting point of just under $50,000? That’s the beginning price of 2014 Acura RLX, the new …
Driving the Tour of California #4: Divine navigation the way to go in 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
The first few days of the Amgen Tour of California involved only 10-mile round-trip treks from San Diego to Escondido, a welcome respite from the nearly …
Review: 2013 Lexus LS 460 pricey luxury sedan refined with more luxury
Lexus turned the luxury car market upside down in America when it introduced its big LS 400 luxury sedan in 1989. Suddenly, it seemed as if …
John Lennon’s rare Ferrari and his first ticket to ride set for Bonhams auction
Nearly five decades since John Lennon received his first driver’s license and purchased his first car, a 1965 Ferrari 330GT, the former Beatle’s classic sports car …
Driving the Tour of California #3: Arriving in Los Angeles madness in a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
The final stretch of my drive from Sacramento to San Diego for the start of the Tour of California took me over the steep, winding Grapevine …
Ford pick-ups from 2008 investigated for faulty steering
Ford is perennially the top-selling pick-up truck in the United States, but two models of the 2008 lineup are being investigated for faulty steering gear boxes.…
2013 Toyota Avalon: Redesigned as sleeker, lighter Lexus twin
The revamped 2013 Toyota Avalon sedan is a far cry from the first Avalon, which debuted for 1995 as a stretched, roomy version of the Toyota …
Driving the Tour of California #2: It’s time for The Grapevine in a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
It’s nice to have friends who know cars. One friend who owns a Corvette and has rebuilt vintage Triumphs likes to look at the engine of …
Driving the Tour of California #1: On the way to San Diego in a Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai’s expanded lineup in recent years has received vast praise for its value, warranty and workmanship. It all adds up to increased visibility and sales for …
Car Review: 2014 Acura RLX, Plush, Powerful, Pricey
It wasn’t too many years ago when $30,000 was the launching pricepoint for purchasing an entry-level luxury car. Now, $30,000 is about the average price of …