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2023 Genesis G90 First Drive Review: No More Compromises

Genesis G90 review has always been eligible in the past. It goes well (for the money). Inside is a huge step in the right direction (for Genesis). Sure, the technology is great (but not as good as the German stuff). And so on. Tell someone to put their money on one luxury sedan, and while the G90 is really good, most buyers in this class are still paying big bucks for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class or BMW 7 Series.

The 2023 Genesis G90 faces that uphill battle against German prestige once again, but as a completely revamped model that's much better equipped to take on the best in the world. To see if she's strong enough to land any punches against the best, a road trip and ample sitting time are in order. There's nothing better than a big, long sedan swooping down the highway, but is the new G90 the car you want for the job?

If turning heads and being noticed on the road is the desired outcome, the G90 wins this test. There's no subtlety in the G90, from the ultra-thin "Micro Lens Array" headlights up front to the LED taillights that stretch out to the rear. Its dimensions and overall design should not stand out - the car is simply amazing. But the details are worth highlighting. Elements like the elongated headlights that extend into the front fenders, the bronze-coated brake calipers and the trapezoidal exhaust tips are all examples of Genesis making its designers content to make something truly unique.

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Ford Expedition may have caused Hertz to be involved in the service

It appears that the Ford Expedition may have been the cause of a fire among Hertz vehicles rented by the Secret Service during President Biden's recent visit to Nantucket for Thanksgiving. Several media reports said that the fire, which involved five vehicles, appears to have started first in a white Ford Expedition. At least that's the focus of the investigators, who have yet to deliver an official verdict. Local officials said the fire .

The 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators were subject to an emergency recall in May due to a problem with the battery junction box. Ford said at the time the problem involved a fire risk, and advised owners to park their sport utility vehicles outside and away from structures or other vehicles. Ford devised a solution to the problem in July, and said it would probably recall all repaired vehicles by September.

This, of course, depends on the owners (or car rental companies) who actually repair the vehicles. It is not yet clear whether the concerned mission entered the shop. Hertz told Automotive News, "We can confirm that a fire occurred in our vehicles early in the morning of November 28, in the rental car overflow lot at Nantucket Memorial Airport. Fortunately, no one was injured. 

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Toyota Grand Highlander impresses as 'the perfect road trip vehicle'

Toyota teased a vague image of something called the Grand Highlander. It won't be fully revealed for a few more months, but there are plenty of hints to make an educated guess. The name indicates, for example, that it will be a taller version of the Highlander, so split the difference between that and the Sequoia.

Another clue is the Hybrid Max badge on the new badonk. Last we saw it, it was in the exotic Crown crossover, producing an impressive combined 340 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Toyota hasn't said what the Grand Highlander will pack under the hood, but it does describe it as "robust."

We expect this car's main draw to be a longer cabin with more third-row legroom and more cargo-carrying capacity. Toyota calls it "the perfect vehicle for road trips." Toyota likely wants to compete with popular three-row rigs like the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade. The name also draws an obvious connection to vehicles like the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer, each with its own stretch version called the Grand Cherokee L and Grand Wagoneer L, the latter of which manages to swallow all of editor James Reswick's worldly possessions.