by Frank A. Aukofer And it came to pass that Triumph begat the Spitfire. And later, Mazda begat the Miata. And later still, the Miata begat the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. And all was well in the sports car world.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer There will be those who will scoff or beg to disagree, but the 2017 Honda Ridgeline stands out as the best in the midsize pickup truck class. Wait. It’s not supposed to be. We’re talking here... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In Kenny Rogers’ poker playing song “The Gambler,” you’ve got to know when to hold ’em. That’s the plan for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra sedan. The previous-generation Elantra surprised some when it was redesigned and won... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In comedy, politics, vehicles like the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, and a host of other human endeavors, timing is everything. The all-new F-Pace, the first ever crossover sport utility from the British manufacturer of performance sedans and... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer We live in an era of automotive excellence, so to conclude that the 2017 Jaguar XE is a worthy competitor in its class amounts to high praise. Its particular drawback is the current direction of the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Finally, a MINI Cooper that’s not so MINI: the 2016 MINI Cooper S Clubman, which should satisfy fans yearning to be free of cramped quarters. The previous generation Clubman, one of a variety of models spun... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer As it demonstrates again with the 2016 Subaru WRX sports sedan, Subaru continues to refine the art of automotive alchemy—taking base metal and crafting it into something more valuable. The Japanese company has practiced that magic... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune has nothing in common with Frank Herbert’s fantasy novel and its scary giant sandworms. But the stylish makeover of VW’s Beetle should worm its way into the affections of Beetle buffs.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Though it boasts of a daunting 485-hp Hemi V8 engine, the 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack plays third fiddle in Fiat Chrysler’s muscle coupe lineup. It sets up behind the similarly powered but better equipped... Continue Reading →
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