L.A. Bureau Chief
Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief Brian Wong is a California native with a soft spot for convertibles and free parking. He is based in Los Angeles.
Truly special for reasons beyond its rarity, the Polestar 1 fills the role of a halo car with effortless style and grace.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
The 2020 V60 Cross Country’s added ride height not only expands its off-road capability, it improves its on-road manners to make the wagon feel more luxurious.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
The X6 M50i doesn’t have trouble keeping up with competitors, but some of them offer better handling, like the Porsche Cayenne.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
The 2020 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered arrives with the requisite style and interior quality we’ve seen in recent Volvos, along with one glaring issue that’s been fixed: a very twitchy set of brakes.
By Brian Wong
March 30, 2020
The G80 is the second new or redesigned model for 2021 from Hyundai’s luxury division, following the first major public appearance of the GV80 SUV at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show.
By Brian Wong
March 27, 2020
You can comply with social distancing during the coronavirus while still finalizing your purchase of a new or used car. Here’s how.
By Brian Wong
March 18, 2020
There’s a lot to get jazzed up about with the 2021 Hyundai Elantra, including extensive technology updates and two new Elantra models.
By Brian Wong
March 18, 2020
The 2020 Ford Explorer has some notable shortcomings with its interior and value, so picking the right trim level is an important decision.
By Brian Wong
March 16, 2020
The Toyota Camry adds a TRD trim for the 2020 model year with the goal of adding in some needed pizazz.
By Brian Wong
March 13, 2020
The Toyota Camry adds a TRD trim for the 2020 model year with the goal of adding in some needed pizazz.
By Fred Meier
March 13, 2020
We get the final figures for the last big performance vehicle in the Audi performance lineup, the 2020 RS Q8.
By Brian Wong
March 12, 2020