Cars are becoming a niche commodity. And as cars get rarer, they’re also becoming rarified. The few remaining producers of mainstream econoboxes, compacts, and midsize sedans fielded no newcomers this year. In their place was a roster of mostly sporty or luxurious contestants. Among them, one outshone its own competitive set to a degree we don’t always see in our Of The Year contests: the 2023 Genesis G90. The 2023 Genesis G90 takes careful aim at industry stalwarts like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the BMW 7 Series, and the Audi A8 and very nearly strikes a bull’s-eye. Read original article here.
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