Road Test: 2009 Hyundai Genesis 4.6

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Henry Ford may have said history is more or less bunk, but it’s obvious Hyundai hopes its new Genesis luxury sedan repeats the successful track record that Toyota had with its Lexus LS400.

First Drive: 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Whether you’re a pregnant elephant or a Lincoln dealer starved for new product, 22 months is a long gestation period to wait for your new baby. But that’s about how long it’s been from when Ford’s luxury brand announced its flagship MKS sedan would get one of the company’s […]

Comparo: BMW 335d versus Lexus GS 450h

Story and photos by John LeBlanc In the pursuit of lower fuel consumption ratings and tailpipe emissions, efficient hybrids and diesels are starting to filter into mainstream passenger cars. Even in cars that have sporty or luxurious pretensions. Right now, though, there are only two luxury rear-wheel-drive sports sedans that also take saving fuel seriously: […]

Comparo: 2009 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 vs. Lexus ES 350

Story and photos by John LeBlanc Despite tough competition from new 2009 versions of the Mazda6 and Toyota Corolla, Hyundai’s Genesis luxury sedan grabbed the coveted Automobile Journalist Association of Canada’s 2009 Car of the Year Award. The Genesis can be had with a V8. But we think the 3.8 V6 model is an even […]

First Drive: 2009 BMW 750 i/750 Li

Story and photos by John LeBlanc DRESDEN, Germany–It was a textbook display of understatement: at the launch of the new 7 Series, BMW’s sales and marketing head Ian Robertson conceded that the styling of the previous version of the company’s flagship luxury sedan was “not without controversy.” No kidding.

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