by Frank A. Aukofer With apologies to the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who never experienced the 2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Just don’t call me a minivan. That pejorative never passes... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer It’s becoming a truism that the South Koreans build great automobiles like the 2022 Genesis G70. But the impression in the U.S. is based on only three closely associated brands. They are Kia, partly owned by Hyundai, and... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer There’s a new boss luxury car in town. It’s called the 2021 Genesis G80, an all-new full-size four-door that behaves more like a capable compact or a scrappy midsize sports sedan. Depending on which of nine versions... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer A first impression: It’s easy to mistake the Kia K5 GT-Line sedan, tested here at $28,400 in flashy Passion Red paint, for an Audi A7 fastback, which starts at $70,195. The K5 is a stone beauty with... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson I wish I had a time machine. Not so that I could go back in time, but so I could bring a car enthusiast from the past into our present and show them the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited. ... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If raucous high performance defines motoring excitement for you, consider the 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ultimate. This is a compact, front-wheel drive hatchback with midsize room that is distinguished by three passenger doors. There’s a long... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is an all-new three-row SUV, replacing the Santa Fe XL with a bigger, more powerful, more luxurious SUV. The new name is intended to connote strength, stability and style in a very competitive... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer A knowledgeable onetime editor of automobile reviews thought the 2020 Genesis G90 “looks like a Chrysler.” That person shall remain nameless, having actually mentored a famous reviewer, who sadly is not among us any more but... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer As electric vehicles go in 2020, the Hyundai Kona motors at or near the front of the pack. The Kona EV is a small crossover sport utility vehicle, similar in many respects to the Kia Niro,... Continue Reading →