Toyota Claims Top Spot in World Sales

So who do you think is the number one automaker for 2012?  If you guessed General Motors you would be wrong.  Toyota is back on the top of the heap according to worldwide sales figures just announced. Toyota claimed sales of 9.75 million, narrowly edging out General Motors which had 9.29 million.  Coming in third…

2002 Isuzu Trooper

In the early 90’s, Isuzu found a winning combination when it introduced the Isuzu Trooper.  This was a mid-sized truck, tough and sturdy, with great off-road capabilities.  It was an immediate success because of its boxy styling and rugged ability to handle any road conditions. Unfortunately, the Trooper never did improve, and as the competition…

2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost

Few people who read this article will actually be able to afford the car we are writing about, but still, it’s fun to dream sometimes. At over $250,000 in cost, the Rolls Royce Ghost is not for everyone.  We are obviously talking about the upper-tier of society when we are talking about owning one of…

The Volvo S60

Let’s face it:  Volvo faces an uphill battle in the United States.  In a crowded field of luxury sedans, Volvo is middle-of-the-pack at best.  No, it is not a bad car; it simply never found its place in the United States, and thus has never been fully appreciated like some of the bigger names. The…

2012 Hyundai Equus

Quick!  Let’s play first impressions!  What do you think of when I say Hyundai? If you said economical and compact, then you would say what most people say.  However, if you said full-size premium luxury sedan, you would be in a minority of a few very knowledgeable people.  Welcome to the 2012 Hyundai Equus, the…