by Frank A. Aukofer With its 2020 XT6 crossover and the upcoming refreshed XT5, Cadillac fields its first-string four corners offense against competitors in the sport utility tournament. The big difference is that this offense does not seek to stall... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The folks at Chevrolet are convinced that the 2020 Silverado heavy-duty pickup truck will substantially reduce towing anxiety among their devoted customers as well as newcomers. They consider that there are two groups at risk: The... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Volkswagen’s 2019 Arteon exudes streamlined styling and comes with an attribute that could entice customers attracted to the increasingly popular crossover sport utility vehicles. Though it doesn’t look the part, the Arteon is a hatchback sedan... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The Mercedes-Benz A220 4MATIC sedan, an all-new entry-level model from the German luxury manufacturer, turns heads and invites comments attesting to its striking styling. It’s as if this small car, only a couple of inches shorter... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If “aggressive” is a word that gets your automotive juices flowing, and you’re in the market for a midsize luxury SUV, you might want to schedule a test drive in the 2019 BMW X5 xDrive crossover.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer You might come up short with a big family, but the 2019 Mazda CX-9 works smartly for a couple of couples on a cross-state jaunt of hundreds of miles and many hours behind the wheel. Of... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In all the hoopla around the new Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck, what few people mention is that it is a decent long-distance road runner. Except for the buckboard ride over rough surfaces at lower speeds... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2019 Mazda3 Hatchback epitomizes the company’s goal of developing vehicles that punch above their weight. This a slinky, stylish, fully-realized four-door for four (though there’s a seatbelt for a hapless soul in the cramped center-rear... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With the introduction of the Palisade, its all-new midsize crossover SUV, Hyundai lines up for a long-distance race against its sister company’s similarly homologated entry. That’s because the three-row Palisade starts life as a direct competitor... Continue Reading →
