by Frank A. Aukofer Toyota has not been able to scale the wall of buyer loyalty to full-size U.S. pickup trucks. But it perches at the pinnacle of the midsize class, of which its 2019 Tacoma is the latest example.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Detroit, Mich.—South Korea’s Hyundai swept the honors Monday (Jan. 14), winning both the North American Car of the Year and Utility of the Year trophies for the Genesis G70 and Hyundai Kona. The announcement came at... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Every so often, a car like the 2019 Audi RS 3 arrives that can only be described with one word: sweet. This subcompact sedan comes in a sweet size with sweet (if sometimes alarming) performance, sweet... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In an era when some vehicle designers equate complexity with desirability, the 2019 Mazda CX-5 rolls onstage as an easygoing, friendly travel companion. Almost everything about it feels familiar, as if you’ve already had a relationship.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer It doesn’t crumble and has plenty of frosting, but you could argue that the 2019 Jeep Cherokee is the automotive equivalent of having your cake and eating it too. Most people think of Jeeps as Wranglers,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Even when you are fundamentally healthy like Nissan’s 2019 Maxima sedan and Murano crossover SUV, it never hurts to add some bling to enhance your appeal. Usually it happens midway through a model run. In the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Like people, sport utility vehicles operate at their best when they stick to the straight and narrow. That’s especially true for big guys like the 2019 Infiniti QX80. The reason is that full-size SUVs often are... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In an era when the prevailing trend is toward SUV-style vehicles that perch driver and passengers up high, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS parks their butts down close to the pavement. It’s been that way since Mercedes... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Los Angeles, Calif. —Volkswagen and Volvo appeared as the Yin and Yang of Automobility LA, the curtain raiser for the annual Los Angeles Auto Show. Volkswagen displayed a block-long clutch of 36 museum-quality and new Bugs... Continue Reading →
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