Riley Quinn

Lexus is going all out to make sure customers are safe and satisfied during the recall that is affecting many of the brand's vehicles. Four separate recalls were announced recently and Lexus has set up a system to take care of everyone involved.

I'll tell you one thing: I'm a luxury driving enthusiast. But, I'm also a huge safety proponent. When I go out to buy a car, one of the most crucial parts of my decision is where that car stands in terms of safety, especially compared to other cars in its class.

When commercials, print ads, outdoor advertising and even online pop-ups aren't enough, what's a car maker to do? Maybe slip in an ad in a video game? Perhaps it's not that the mainstream media isn't working, but that a whole other audience can be reached through this slightly offbeat venue.

Subaru is helping prove that the U.S. auto market is rising from its slump. It's a rather low-profile brand. No heavy advertising like some of the larger automakers and no dragging its name through the mud over model recalls and financial woes. Subaru just quietly goes along proving its quality to customers one at a time. Used Subaru West Palm dealers know that it works.

With the recent pressure of the car buying market to go green as quickly as possible, the Toyota Prius has continued to lead the way in terms of fuel economy and eco-friendliness. And why not?

One of the most crucial things I look for in a new car purchase is style. I mean, the leaps forward currently being made in the auto industry are great for the long run, but who knows if I'm going to be alive by the time everything is perfected!

Hyundai didn't need an award to know that their 2010 Tucson is an awesome ride and can compete with anything on the market – but it's nice to hear just the same. Kiplinger's Personal Finance named the 2010 Tucson the "Best New Crossover" in the Small Crossovers category.

The industry is really doing its best to shake things up since the recession destroyed sales. And yes, one of the most crucial factors has been the introduction of new engine technology that drives down fuel economy, a progression of which Chicago Hyundai Elantra Touring dealers are well aware.

Toyota has done it again! Another month of sales increases on the heels of its recall issues and being slandered by the press. Apparently the American public is smarter than the media allows us to believe and we can make up our own minds about what constitutes a quality product. Palm Beach used car customers will be glad to know that their choice of vehicle is selling well.

The station wagon has pretty much fallen out of favor in American society. Too many of us grew up watching the Brady Bunch and even had a huge, wood-paneled wagon in our own driveways. But the Volkswagen Passat is here to bring back the station wagon.