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Isaac Bouchard Let’s get this out of the way up front: the Acura RLX doesn’t ride as well as a luxury car should. There, now that we’ve covered that, we can discuss how good an automobile it is otherwise. I had low expectations for this new model. It didn’t look good under the lights at … Read more
By Isaac Bouchard The first Korean to take a run at the classically American Pony Car formula was the Genesis Coupe, and it is interesting to revisit it after its first serious update. Outside there’s a new, “corporate” nose that many like, though I preferred the earlier frontal visage. Other external changes are minor; present … Read more
Isaac Bouchard Honda has always had a knack for making the Accord not only a completely practical four door family car, but also for imbuing it with a dash of dynamic élan beyond most competitors. It is rewarding to enthusiasts yet doesn’t intimidate or exact penalties from those who could care less about on-the-limit handling … Read more
Isaac Bouchard Kia has been on a roll the past few years, and only a lack of production capacity has kept it from setting new records for sales in the U.S. Aside from the coverage they’ve received for overstating the mileage many of their vehicles get, most all their press has been positive, and the … Read more
Isaac Bouchard Acura’s second attempt at a midsize, midpriced luxury crossover, the RDX, is dead on target. The original version tried so hard to be sporty that it turned off many buyers; it was also undermined by its obvious derivation from the Honda CR-V. For 2013 it has become more mainstream, and in this case, … Read more
Isaac Bouchard One of the Santa Fe Sport’s most intriguing features is Hyundai’s new, cellular-based BlueLink system. Combining features consumers will be used to already from GM’s OnStar, such as real-time navigation, weather forecasts and enhanced road-side assistance, with abilities like voice text messaging and even the compatibility to work with Apple’s Siri, it is … Read more
By Isaac Bouchard This totally new version of Santa Fe, the crossover which helped put Hyundai on many shopping lists, looks much more upscale than its predecessor, whether in 5-passenger Sport guise or the forthcoming model that has a 3rd row. Its mature detailing and athletic stance are complimented by a very attractive interior of … Read more
Isaac Bouchard Hyundai, on a roll for years, has recently hit a few stumbling blocks. Its vehicles are still considered good value—though perhaps not as exceptional as they once were—with great styling and well-built interiors, which are loaded with features. But the company apparently still hasn’t sussed out the intricacies of driver involvement or blending … Read more
Isaac Bouchard Rarely have I had a vehicle perform such a slow burn as the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Here is an SUV that I initially regarded with a very healthy dose of skepticism, that has become one that I recommend heartily to my auto brokering clients, and sell or lease on a very consistent basis. … Read more
Isaac Bouchard The Nissan Altima, long a second stringer in the ferocious battle for sales dominance in the midsize category has become something of a MVP of late; several months it has outsold the Honda Accord and even the Toyota Camry, the annual sales leader for many years. What has brought the Altima off the … Read more
