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Rating the best and worst in cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and more.

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Frank A. Aukofer

Fast, Quiet and Plush, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 4MATIC Sedan Is A Driver’s Delight Among Luxury Electric Vehicles

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer As the automobile industry continues its transition to electric power, an increasing number of tantalizing electric vehicles regularly appear in various price categories, including a new luxury offering from Mercedes-Benz, the... Continue Reading →

As Traditional Two-Seat Sports Cars Disappear, the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Keeps the Dream Alive

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Not everybody is entranced by small drop-top two-seat sports cars. But for those who are, the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata continues as the best value for the dollars in the U.S.... Continue Reading →

Another Toyota Hybrid: The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE Impresses Like the Prius and RAV4

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer With more than 15 million Prius sales world-wide, Toyota boasts the most extensive experience with hybrid gasoline/electric vehicles. So insiders and environmentalists pay attention when the Japanese manufacturer delivers an all-new... Continue Reading →

‘This Cookie Is Stunning’: The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited Is Frisky and Responsive

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer With its new Ioniq 6 sedan, Hyundai has done it again. In one year, the South Korean manufacturer has delivered two outstanding new electric automobiles. The first in 2022 was the... Continue Reading →

The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Is an Agreeable Daily Servant with a European Pedigree

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer For more than a century, the Hornet name has found its way onto automobiles, no doubt in an effort by manufacturers in various countries to persuade buyers that their vehicles embodied... Continue Reading →

With Eye Candy and Decent Performance, the 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo AWD Can Compete in the Crowded Small SUV Market

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer It’s not often that small crossover sport utility vehicles receive raves for styling. That’s because most are fairly simple two-box structures oriented toward passenger and cargo usefulness, and fuel economy. The... Continue Reading →

Rumble and Roar with the Top Down: The 2023 BMW Z4 M40i Nails Both Speed and Handling

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Many motor heads, male and female, turn up their noses at the increasing popularity of battery electric automobiles. They prefer “Wabash Cannonball” machines like the 2023 BMW Z4 M40i, to wit:... Continue Reading →

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4Matic Is a Full-Blown Luxury Electric SUV with a Price to Match

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer With the increasing consumer acceptance of battery electric automobiles and trucks, it’s no surprise that luxury manufacturers are enhancing their lineups with machines like the new 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 4Matic... Continue Reading →

Beautiful 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Is a Frisky Critter with Sharp Handling, Ample Power

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Whenever a manufacturer introduces a newly designed model like the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium plug-in hybrid, the first-look reaction of expert witnesses, no matter if they are designers, engineers,... Continue Reading →

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