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(Sonata GLS, SE and Limited in front of Torrey Pines)

With the debut of the Hyundai Genesis in 2009, the brand set out to attract buyers on an emotional level, similar to how BMW and Lexus have continued their prevalence in the luxury market. The plan was simple: design a sedan that’s easy on the eyes (not boring), fun-to-drive and put enough performance under the hood to allow it to get out of its own shadow. Then back all that up with an entry level price that’s affordable and tack on a 10 year, 100,000 mile warranty, and “oh, by the way” we’ll buy it back from you if you lose your job, and it’s a pretty good deal.  More...

In the compact car market, competition is stiff, and contenders are plentiful. When thinking of a high-performance sedan with both style and value, it’s a challenge to narrow it down to just one top pick. After driving the 2010 Kia Forte, it’s clear to see that this car is a worthy, if not surprising, choice for NADAguides.com “Car of the Year.” Not many cars can boast a full package when it comes to design features, price, performance and fuel economy, but the Forte leaves a lasting impression with all that and more.More...

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"WHERE'S THE PASSION?"

When you work in the auto industry, you spend quite a bit of time writing about cars, talking about cars, comparing cars, thinking about cars, and driving cars. The best part is, even in the midst of a sour economy and poor sales facing the auto industry, we (NADAguides.com) still love everything about cars!

Today’s blog post is going to be short, but I hope that it really hits home. Our NADAguides.com team attended the monthly MPG luncheon at the Proud Bird in Los Angeles. I have been going to these luncheons on and off for years. For those that aren’t familiar with the Motor Press Guild - it’s one of the largest monthly gatherings of automotive professionals…from PR and advertising reps, to auto insiders, media and more. More...