by Frank A. Aukofer With the debut of its new XC40, Volvo is the proud parent of triplets vying for attention in the crossover sport-utility class. The first of three all-new luxury entries from the Swedish manufacturer was the three-row,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer When you buck the automotive tide, like the classy 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake does, you’re either in the vanguard of a fruitful pursuit or on your way to a flop. That’s because the Sportbrake is a... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Though not well-known in the U.S., Japan’s Mitsubishi, with its 2018 Outlander PHEV, bows to no automaker in the realm of technological development. For openers, the plug-in hybrid crossover sport utility vehicle uses a gasoline engine... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Refinement appears to be the order of the day at the Jeep Division of Fiat Chrysler, adeptly achieved by the 2019 Cherokee Trailhawk Elite with its new look and on-road performance. Sometimes it seems as if... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If the 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring were a lot more expensive, it likely would be regarded as an exclusive high-class sedan. A longstanding favorite of driving enthusiasts, the Mazda3 is a quality compact with exceptional overall... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Start with a blank screen or a clean sheet of paper, designers and engineers who understand the territory, and you can deliver a vehicle like the 2018 Hyundai Kona. It is an all-new, sharply competitive compact... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With a brand-new full-size pickup truck loaded with desirable features as the newly designed 2019 Ram 1500, the standout differences are distilled from increments and embellishments. Big pickups have been getting better — and more popular... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Where once it was Toyota’s flagship cruiser, the 2019 Avalon presents itself as more of a sleek and agile littoral combat ship. A flagship, of course, need not be a leviathan. It is wherever the admiral... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In any automotive era, the hot-rodders will eventually rise to the bait, as they have with the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Edition with its 6.2L Performance Package. It doesn’t matter whether it’s post-World War II gear-heads... Continue Reading →
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