Category: luxury sedans

  • 2019 Volvo S60 – Drive Report

    The all-new S60 luxury sedan is Volvo’s first “Made in the USA” car, being built at its new plant near Charleston, South Carolina. The S60 is all new for 2019 and is available in three different trims, with three different engines and with front- or all-wheel drive. Prices start at $35,800. The S60 is a…

  • 2019 BMW M5 Competition – Drive Review

    With just ten minutes behind the wheel I knew I should be heading to Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL or Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. A 4.4-liter TwinPower turbo V-8 with 617 horsepower paired up with an 8-speed automatic and rear-biased all-wheel drive will get you to 60 in 3.1 seconds and top out…

  • 2019 Genesis G70 – Drive Report

    The 2019 Genesis G70 is the 2019 North American Car of the Year and has received numerous additional accolades and awards. The G70 is a compelling entry in the sport sedan segment and a worthy competitor to the established European entries. You can read a bit more right here on this new sport sedan. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz E 450 – Drive Report

    Mercedes offers the E-class in body styles to suit everyone. Along with the sedan and wagon there’s also a coupe and a convertible. The present generation of E-class was introduced in 2016 loaded with numerous technical innovations. For 2019, new E 450 model designation for the E-Class Sedan, Coupe, Cabriolet and Wagon receive a more…

  • INTERSECT by Lexus plus 2019 Lexus LS 500 – Drive Report

    The Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept vehicle makes its New York City debut at the newly opened INTERSECT BY LEXUS. It will remain on display through Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. The Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept, which made its global debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, introduces a new genre of luxury…

  • 2019 Lexus ES – Drive Review

    The seventh-generation 2019 Lexus ES is longer, lower and wider. Built on a new platform, the ES has more aggressive and sporty styling with a modern and comfortable interior. The front-wheel drive ES is available in the 302-horspower ES 350 model or the 215-horsepower low fuel consumption ES 300h model.  The 2019 ES 350 is…

  • 2019 Toyota Avalon – Drive Review

    The Toyota Avalon has been extensively revamped for 2019. This in spite of ever-diminishing new vehicle buyer’s interests in sedans. And to stimulate more interest, Toyota has ramped up the Avalon’s looks and style giving it a more head-turning presence. A Hybrid with a net 215-horsepower from its 2.5-four-cylinder mated with a 650-volt electric motor…

  • 2018 Mazda6 Signature – Drive Report

     New for 2018 on the Mazda6 is the power we’ve been wanting plus more comfort and refinement. The 6 is now offered in an expanded model range with a 250-HP turbo 2.5-L available on the upper trim levels. A new front grille and headlights on the outside and more plushness on the inside add more.…

  • 2018 BMW 640i xDrive GT

    What’s not to like about a great road touring sedan? BMW’s coupe-like, 4-door, 5-passenger, 335 HP 640i GT will move you in comfort and speed down the highway. I spent an good many miles behind the wheel of this Gran Turismo with all of them being delightfully satisfying. Read a bit more about here. @1ChicagoCar…

  • 2018 Genesis G80 Sport – Drive Review

    The new-for-2018 Genesis G80 Sport in all-wheel drive configuration is priced to start at $57,750. The G80 Sport is well appointed and is powered by a 365 HP twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 mated to an eight-speed sport tuned automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is also available. I drove the G80 Sport in the city, on the highway…