Everyone who saw the 2009 Hyundai Genesis during my test drive period had two universal reactions: They were impressed by the total luxury, and outstanding styling of this car — and shocked to learn it was a Hyundai.
The Genesis is a totally new, rear-wheel-drive luxury sport sedan. With a standard 290-horse V6, and available V8 power, the Genesis is a bona fide competitor to the Lexus GS, BMW 5 Series, Infiniti M, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, but at $36,000 as tested, value priced along the lines of the Chrysler 300. read more »
I confess, I’ve always been a ragtop guy, having owned about a dozen in my life. That’s why when given an opportunity to test drive one, I’m always first in line with my hand up — as was the case recently when Nissan invited me for a test drive over some of California’s finest mountain roads out to the coast, and a ride up the Pacific Coast Highway.
Building a really good convertible is complicated. There’s a lot more to it than just hacking the roof off — things like rigidity and stiffness for example — not to mention basic design issues. read more »
Doña Keating has retired from WSTA as president, effective October 31, 2009.
Keating made the announcement to the board on September 22, 2009. The Board has appointed Charles Keating as Interim President to serve the remainder of Ms. Keating’s term, which expires December 31, 2010. He has resigned the Vice Presidency, a position which is now vacant, but will remain Treasurer. William Huckabee is sitting Secretary, with Ted Farmer serving At-Large. read more »
Peninsula Cancer Center opened its doors in Poulsbo in September, bringing state-of-the-art radiation oncology treatment and top physicians to North Kitsap. The independently- owned clinic was founded by Dr. Berit Madsen and Dr. R. “Alex” Hsi, who have more than 25 years combined in cancer care.
The two physicians were previously business partners in practice at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, and have been named among the city’s top doctors by Seattle Magazine read more »
