premium
Is Mazda a Luxury Brand?
Mazdas feel more luxurious than Lexus cars sometimes…
2017 Buick Envision Review: Curbed with Craig Cole
The 2017 Buick Envision is sized, styled and equipped to compete with other premium offerings while filling an important gap in the lineup.
Poll: Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Which mid-range luxury sedan would YOU rather own, the Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class? Sound off in our latest poll.
9 Things Nissan Shows Off With the 2016 Maxima
Here’s what you need to know about the new 2016 Nissan Maxima.
2016 Nissan Maxima Review
Don’t let photos or even video of the all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima color your opinion of this car. Yes, its front end is controversial, and no, not everyone will love the way it looks, but this is a vehicle you have to see up close in natural sunlight to appreciate.
2016 Lexus GS F Powers Into Detroit
The letter F stands for a lot of things, but at Lexus it should stand for fast. It’s the designation used on the brands sportiest models and this year that lineup expands to include the GS F.
2015 Infiniti QX80 Review
For better or worse, the Infiniti QX80 brings a lot of style to the mammoth luxury SUV segment.
2015 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coupe Review
For 2015 the largest of Mercedes-Benz coupes is once again an S-Class and it is good.
2015 Kia Forte5 Consumer Review
Kia built its reputation as an automobile manufacturer that offers content at a discount. One look at the 2015 Kia Forte5 and it’s easy to understand why.
Does in car WiFi Work?
The next big thing in automotive technology is WiFi hotspots.
Kia K900 Powers Rear Wheels, Brand’s Push into Premium Segment
Nappa leather upholstery, a V8 powering the back half and reclining rear seats; none of those would make sense in a Kia-branded products a few years ago but things are changing quickly.
2014 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Gets MPG Downgrade
A smaller number will be showing up on Monroney stickers for the Hyundai Genesis sedan: its official fuel economy rating.
2014 Toyota Avalon Getting Small Price Bump
Every year we all get a little older and things get a little more expensive. This is true of food, fuel and especially vehicles. In keeping with this trend the entry level Toyota Avalon is inching up the price ladder.
Volvo Prices to Increase as Brand Moves Upmarket
Get off the fence soon if you’ve been thinking about buying a new Volvo. Prices are about to take a hike.
2014 Acura TL gets $125 Price Hike
Acura has adjusted the pricing of its 2014 TL sports sedan, increasing the bottom line by $125 across the various models and trim levels.
Ask AutoGuide No. 17 – Nissan Pathfinder vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer
God blessed Texas with His own hand Brought down angles from the Promised Land Gave ‘em a place where they could dance If you want to see heaven, brother, here’s your chance…
Ask AutoGuide No. 16 – Audi Q5 vs. Acura RDX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLK250
Flight is an amazing thing. You can board a jet in Pittsburgh at breakfast time and dine on escargot in Paris for dinner. Never in human history has mankind been able to travel so quickly. It took Christopher Columbus months to cross the Atlantic, now we accomplish the same feat in as few as eight…
Scion Could be Considering Move to Entry-Level Luxury
Scion could be considering a change in its brand direction in an effort to reinvigorate sales and seek new customers.
2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Revealed in NYC
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive just made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show. It’s an ohm-inous reveal, especially for died-in-the-mohair enthusiasts who will no doubt find the car re-volt-ing and have amp-le things to complain about.
Ask AutoGuide No. 1 — Rusty’s Request
Welcome to the first installment of “Ask AutoGuide!” a brand-new weekly feature where we help you find the right new car or truck. Think of it as internet community service, our way of giving back to the loyal people who share so much with us. Best of all the advice comes from the heart since…
How Rolls-Royce Handles a Recall
Super-luxury automaker Rolls-Royce just announced a recall of its 2013 Phantom lineup. Call backs are never a good thing, but they can be especially embarrassing at the ultra-premium end of the market. How does the company treat its “high rolling” customers when something unexpected happens?
Subaru Of America Prices 2012 Impreza At $17,495
Subaru of American announced today, that its highly-anticipated 2012 Impreza will start at just $17,495. At that price, customers will get the base model 4-door 2.0-liter with a five speed manual transmission. Impressively, the car’s starting price remains the same as last year’s model. The base model equipped with a CVT transmission will carry a…
Volvo To Abandon “Premium” Strategy
Volvo‘s CEO Stefan Jacoby is calling for a new focus for Volvo, and wants to see the Swedish automaker abandon its position as a premium brand meant to compete with Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. “Let’s ditch this talk about premium,” said Jacoby while speaking to Autocar magazine. “It sounds like a pricing strategy and it’s…
