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Perched atop Acura’s sedan lineup is the full-size RLX. Far less popular than the mid-size TLX and virtually all of its competitors, the RLX is a rare bird indeed. Last year a total of just 1,931 units were sold in America...
In the mid-1990s most automotive brands that existed at the time began launching websites as digital was rapidly becoming the next frontier. It offered an opportunity to showcase products and influence consumers as they performed...
At a time when only the flashiest and most unique luxury sedans are postured to thrive in a market increasingly shifting toward SUVs, a strong case can be made for Cadillac to go all-out with a sedan that’s proudly...
The Land Rover Discovery made its U.S. debut for the 1994 model year. The SUV craze was underway and Ford Explorers and Jeep Grand Cherokees became ubiquitous on the highways and byways of America. Offering the go-anywhere...
A style icon and international status symbol, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has long been a force to be reckoned with in the full-size luxury sedan segment. Today we’ll look back at four generations of the S-Class, starting with...
In our last Street Sighting, we reported on the quirky Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe of the early 2000s. Now, as Volvo prepares to release the all-new third-generation S60 sedan, Third Auto revisits the original S60 model that was...
The BMW X5 traces its origins back to the 2000 model year when the first generation made its debut. This was the first SUV for the automaker and joined the 3- 5- and 7-Series, as well as the Z3 and Z8, in BMW’s lineup. This...
Today we're exploring the meaning of the Third Auto name and how its logo came to be. The shape of the logo represents the roman numeral three and all colors featured were carefully selected to represent specific meanings.
The third-generation Nissan Altima debuted in 2002, replacing its dowdy predecessor. A marked increase in size led to the new Altima being among the roomiest sedans in its category. Stylistically, the front fascia and side panels...
Propelled by the popular QX60, Infiniti is quickly catching up to Acura on the sales chart. Last month there was a difference of just 201 sales in the United States between the two brands. The division’s sales are up double...
What is it about the Chrysler minivans that makes them so fascinating? There’s the underdog story of how they helped save Chrysler from its dark days in the 80s. There’s the friendly styling that contrasted sharply with...
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport Coupe was an entry point into the Mercedes-Benz dynasty at the dawn of the millennium. Fifteen years later, the design has aged incredibly well. The aerodynamic front with its swept-back fascia...