by Frank A. Aukofer If you happen to be staying at the posh Mandarin Oriental Hotel on the Rhone River in Geneva, Switzerland (you know who you are), it’s not unusual to stand out front and watch any number of... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If you’re a fan of a big sedan for its room and comfortable ride, you likely have resigned yourself to owning, if not a gas guzzler, at least something that takes away mileage bragging rights. But... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer History repeats itself with the 2016 Mazda CX-9 crossover sport utility vehicle. It’s not the CX-9 itself, which has been around since 2006. It’s Mazda’s subtle foray into the luxury car class, which it tried back... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The late Jack Benny, one of the greatest comedians of all time, would have loved the 2017 Genesis G90 sedan, the flagship of a new automobile brand. An essential component of Benny’s shtick was that of... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Three decades ago, Chrysler invented the minivan and triggered the doom of the big American family station wagon. Now they’re back with the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which won’t visit Armageddon on anything but should chip... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Kaminski The all-new 2016 Buick Cascada may be a cause for celebration—though maybe not sales—among Polish Americans. It is manufactured in the motherland, but it’s a convertible and most of them live in the snow belt.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Purposeful people who save rubber bands and prefer practical automobiles also should have access to motoring exhilaration if they want it, which is the reason for the 2016 Audi RS7 Performance hatchback sedan. This is a... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer There used to be a saying that Italian sports cars like the 2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider were patterned after volatile mistresses: beautiful, exciting, expensive, dangerous and impossible to live with. The new 4C, a two-seat... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Long awaited, the 2017 Acura NSX doesn’t disappoint. Its unique design and supercar persona attracts superlatives like metal filings to a magnet. It has a top speed of 191 mph, according to Acura, with a 0-60... Continue Reading →
