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The 2023 Nissan Altima 2.0 SR VC-Turbo Has Sharp New Styling with a ‘Regular Guy’ Persona

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Spend time behind the wheel of the 2023 Nissan Altima 2.0 SR VC-Turbo and the impression creeps into your mind: this midsize sedan is good and faithful, though not great and... 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 →

2023 BMW M2 Packs 453 Horsepower of Blistering Performance into a 3,800-Pound Two-Door Coupe

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Anyone who knows anything about the art of automobile design understands that it involves tradeoffs. A prime current example is the redesigned 2023 BMW M2 Coupe, a blistering performance machine that... Continue Reading →

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580 Sedan Remains the Benchmark for the Large Performance Luxury Sedan

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Once upon a time in America, powerful large sedans ruled the roads, and the bigger the better for many drivers. It is one reason why the 2022 Mercedes-Benz S580 elicits nostalgia... Continue Reading →

Fuel Economy, Reliability Are Hallmarks of the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Over its four decades in the U.S., the Toyota Camry was often referred to as the “family Camry,” a bit of alliteration that recognized its years as the country’s favorite midsize... Continue Reading →

2022 Mazda CX-30 Turbo Is a Worthy Competitor in a Crowded Field

by Frank A. Aukofer ~ The 2022 Mazda CX-30, which was all-new at its introduction for the 2020 model year, motors on mostly as before but with enhancements to appeal to even more enthusiasts, including a turbocharged engine and standard all-wheel... Continue Reading →

2022 BMW i4 M50 and 430i Gran Coupes: Hatchbacks for Auto Enthusiasts

by Frank A. Aukofer ~ BMW anoints itself as “the ultimate driving machine.” But the Bavarian manufacturer builds many different machines, including a set of ultimate triplets for flamboyant enthusiasts. The snazziest is the 2022 electric i4 M50 Gran Coupe with... Continue Reading →

Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid? Which 2022 Hyundai Tucson Is Right for You?

by Frank A. Aukofer With interest in electric vehicles at an all-time high, a comparison of two all-new versions of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson provides an enlightening illustration of which a potential buyer might choose. They are the Tucson Limited plug-in... Continue Reading →

2022 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door: A DriveWays Review…

by Frank A. Aukofer The 2022 MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door represents the culmination of more than 60 years of thinking — and designing — outside the box, inspiring a level of affection, and fame few automobiles have ever achieved.... Continue Reading →

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