2014 Hyundai Azera (1033)

General Info:

Parts – US/ Canadian 2%, Korea 89%; Engine & Transmission – Korea
Assembly – Asan, Korea
Class: - Large cars
Cars: - Accent, Azera, Elantra, Elantra Touring, Equus, Genesis, Genesis Coupe, Santa Fe, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Tucson, Veloster, Veracruz.

Overview:

This week we’re looking at the 2014 Hyundai Azera 4-door sedan....

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2013 Hyundai Genesis (955)

Overview: 

This week we’re looking at the 2013 Hyundai Genesis which is my second favorite of the Hyundai line right after the Equus as far as luxury goes. It surely is a contender to unseat the European giants like Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi, and the Japanese Lexus.

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2014 Audi S4 3.0 Supercharged Quattro Automatic (1002)

This week we’re looking at the 2014 Audi S4 3.0 Supercharged Quattro S Tronic sedan. The “S” in S4 means Supercharged as opposed to “T” for Turbocharged engine. If you didn’t see last week’s A5 review, it was turbocharged and I am repeating the explanation of the difference between Super and Turbo charging:
Let’s start with the similarities. Both turbochargers and superchargers are called forced induction systems.

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2013 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4X4 (999)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2013 Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4X4. It provides super comfort and is a nice ride, especially on the highway where it also has the benefit of great visibility for safer maneuvering. However, on city streets and in town generally, it is cumbersome because...
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder PLT 4X4 SUV (998)

Overview: This week we’re looking at the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder PLT (Platinum) 4X4 SUV. Overall this new version of the Pathfinder receives great consumer approval which I can understand thoroughly. In the early days of Pathfinder it was rather uninspiring other than it was intended to be a serious off road alternative....
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2013 Dodge Journey SXT Blacktop (997)

Overview: 

This week we’re looking at the 2013 Dodge Journey SXT Blacktop small SUV. The base SXT front wheel drive is bargain priced with a smaller 4-cylinder engine that doesn’t do more than 1 mpg better than the V6 (standard on the Blacktop model), so if your budget permits...

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2013 Hyundai Accent SE 5-door (995)

Overview: 

This week we’re looking at the 2013 Hyundai Accent SE 5-Door sedan. And the “Accent” is on Economy transportation. It’s not my style but neither do I look to drive a gas guzzler any longer, so I’ve learned a balanced approach is best for me. But I would...

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2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SE (994)

Overview: 

This week we’re looking at the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid SE that continues to please those who appreciate German engineering. Friend and colleague Merkel you may recall is an automotive engineer and designer who is a devoted German and Italian car enthusiast.

You may recall that...

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