The design is a triumph and the pricing is quite something from a brand still working on quality issues.
Mercedes-Benz S 560: opulence and excess in a dream car that practically drives itself
Some have suggested that the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC sedan is the very definition of luxury on four wheels. Others have praised the car’s gadgets, gimmicks and astonishing array of electronic contrivances with the enthusiasm of true believers in the wonders of technology. The S-Class is, indeed, loaded with computer power – to the …
The 2018 Hyundai Kona tops the small crossover class
The Hyundai Kona is a very small SUV/crossover with superb crash test scores, very competitive pricing and, the evidence suggests, excellent quality. The Kona also has an eye-catching design and is very fuel efficient. This new wagon is more entertaining to drive – quick, nimble, balanced – than rivals such as Honda’s HR-V, Toyota’s C-HR …
As sedans struggle, their best hope is a bad economy
Today I am driving a terrific sedan, the 2018 Mazda6. It’s a handsome car, with sensual lines, nice proportions, little details in the sheetmetal that entertain the eye and it’s very amusing to drive. By any standard, it’s an excellent car. And if you’re like almost every other car buyer in North America, you couldn’t …
September 28, 2018 | Commentary, First on the Grid 1 Comments (0) |
Aston Martin vs. Tesla: a tale of two car companies
When the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday announced a lawsuit that, if successful, will end Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s career as venture capitalist and public company boss, I immediately thought of Andy Palmer. Andy Palmer is a serious car company executive who is on a path to accomplish much of what Musk has achieved, …
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