by Frank A. Aukofer Always a good and faithful servant, the 2017 Kia Soul gets some fire in the belly. It comes in the guise of a 201-horsepower, 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 195 pound-feet of torque. It is... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Washington, DC — For one afternoon, the residence of the British ambassador to the United States turned into a showplace for vintage Bentley automobiles. It also became a way station for a stalwart cadre of Bentley... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Two common reactions emerge when people see the 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible. If the person knows little about the brand or model, it’s “Wow.” One who is more informed asks, “Why?” The latter folk recall... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Although it continues to be a pokey performer against most other passenger cars, the 2017 Toyota Prius hybrid sparkles on ride and handling, safety, comfort and—most important to its buyers—fuel economy. It is the most successful... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan, General Motors places a long-odds bet that oil-burning passenger vehicles have not met their end of days in the U.S. marketplace. Except for heavy-duty trucks and long-distance 18-wheelers, Americans... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The most compelling thing about the 2017 Jaguar XE 2.0 diesel is that it’s a Jaguar. That means it has style, emotion, a stiff structure, accurate steering and a hefty price tag. But because it’s a... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Like a Major League Baseball team with strong hitters, Chevrolet continues its winning streak with the 2018 Equinox compact crossover sport utility vehicle. Moreover, there hasn’t been a strikeout or even an error in a string... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2017 Infiniti Q50 3.0 Sport illustrates what can happen to a pioneering car that leads the race but others catch up. When it was introduced as a 2014 model, the Q50, especially in its S,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The Ford Motor Co. resurrected a storied luxury nameplate with the 2017 Lincoln Continental. It didn’t happen without controversy. When the concept was introduced, the chief designer at Great Britain’s Bentley accused Lincoln of copy-catting the... Continue Reading →
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