A new ute that Bond, James Bond, could love ... If James Bond were to drive a crossover/SUV (and I pray he doesn’t … ever) I’m convinced it would be a Genesis GV70, just for its looks. This compact luxury SUV’s looks ooze confidence, sexiness and swagger, very Bondish. They seem to say to all... Continue Reading →
2022 Genesis G70 3.3T Sport Advanced
Can a luxury sport sedan be a value leader? Yes, if it's a Genesis G70 ... In the olden days, 1980s and 1990s, there were a few grunty sport sedans that wouldn’t send a buyer to Uncle Guido for a small loan. That was then, this is now, and a loan is a near certainty.... Continue Reading →
2017 Jaguar F-Pace 20d Prestige
First Jaguar sport-ute off to fast start ...            Jaguar has its first sport-utility truck, the F-Pace and it’s already its best-selling vehicle. That tells you a lot. First, it tells you that tradition and heritage take a back seat to the overwhelming popularity of sport-utes and crossovers. Second, it tells you Jaguar buyers were ready... Continue Reading →
2015 Audi S3 2.0T quattro S tronic
Audi's S3 sportier than A3, but much costlier and turbo still lags I drove and enjoyed the Audi A3 with a turbo diesel a few weeks back and told myself I’d be ecstatic with the sportier looking and driving S3 this week. I wasn’t wrong, I still liked the S3, but I was less enthusiastic... Continue Reading →