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•    What is it: The new luxury four-door from Hyundai, bigger than the Genesis sedan •    Key facts: As long as an S-Class; shares its V-8 with the Hyundai Genesis •    On sale: July 2010 •    Price: $60,000-$80,000

With the 2009 Hyundai Genesis successfully launched, the Korean automaker is planning for the arrival of an even bigger, more luxurious sedan--the 2011 Hyundai Equus, now slated to arrive in the U.S. late next year.

The Genesis took home the 2009 North American Car of the Year award and Hyundai is hoping to further capitalize on this success, since the Equus is based on a lengthened version of the RWD platform underpinning the...

The 2010 Ford Taurus is a sweet ride, and by many accounts it's more classically stylish than previous Taurus iterations. On the lots, it'll go head-to-head with other full size sedans -- for example, the Chrysler 300, which is also priced in the upper $20s and features the same low roofline/high beltline silhouette that's turning heads these days. However, we're not entirely sure that the Taurus is a perfect competitor for the hearts and minds of Acura or Lexus buyers -- and yet, that's what Ford is pushing in its new ads like the one above, which talks about the Taurus' paint job. Um, any thoughts on that? [NextAutos]

If you own a 2006-2008 Lexus GS350 nee GS300, Lexus IS250/IS350, or Lexus LS460/460L, please check with Lexus to see if your car qualifies for an important recall. In addition, Lexus will be sending you mail notifying you if you have an affected vehicle.

Lexus found that fuel delivery pipes on affected vehicles cannot withstand l0w-moisture ethanol found in some gasoline/ethanol blends, causing corrosion inside the pipes and leading ultimately to pinhole leaks. Fuel delivery pipes will be replaced free of charge by Lexus dealers.

Troublesome ethanol, which seemed such a good idea only years ago, is now shunned by big oil and even causing...