As the Lexus flagship, the LS 460 has always been a leader in luxury and refinement. It continues to evolve and improve with each new iteration, and has settled nicely into its role of pushing the envelope.

have been writing automotive reviews since 2001, and in that time I’m sure that I have written about Lexus vehicles more than any other manufacturer. So when I say that the ES has always been my least favorite Lexus, that opinion is based on years of experience and comparison.

The Toyota Highlander, much like the families it has served, has grown up, changed, and evolved over the years. It’s bigger, brawnier, and even the Muppets have jumped in for a ride. For 2014, this crossover SUV got a major overhaul, and I recently spent a week getting to know it, up close and personal.