by Frank A. Aukofer Even when you are fundamentally healthy like Nissan’s 2019 Maxima sedan and Murano crossover SUV, it never hurts to add some bling to enhance your appeal. Usually it happens midway through a model run. In the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In an era when the prevailing trend is toward SUV-style vehicles that perch driver and passengers up high, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS parks their butts down close to the pavement. It’s been that way since Mercedes... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Now fielding the 2019 Veloster N, Hyundai could be whistled for encroachment. It has happened before. The South Korean manufacturer has been steadily and successfully insinuating its products into almost every space in the automotive firmament:... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Not inclined to be a cowboy trailing the fast-moving herd of small luxury crossover SUVs, Lexus introduces its 2019 UX with a choice of conventional or hybrid power trains. This is not its first rodeo. Lexus,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Now rounding out its lineup with the 2019 Volvo S60 sedan and V60 station wagon, the Swedish manufacturer likely has never seen an era when its name was more appropriate. In Latin, the word “volvo” means... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Differences between the suave all-new 2019 Genesis G70 and its cousin the rambunctious Kia Stinger are relatively modest. Either could easily satisfy a dedicated motoring enthusiast or anyone who simply appreciates sophisticated high performance. As with... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With its groundbreaking new engine, all-wheel drive and other enhancements, the 2019 Nissan Altima bolsters the Big Three of Japan’s in-your-face challenge to the surging popularity of crossover sport utility vehicles. Chevrolet, Ford and Fiat Chrysler... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If you have one of those primal urges for a low-slung, two-seat sports car, and you’re not a member of the one percent, look no farther than the 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF. Don’t bother reading about... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The Forte was not suffering. But Kia nevertheless injected it with juice from the Stinger -- though not the venom. That’s the opening loud note signaling the 2019 Kia Forte, which competes in the compact sedan... Continue Reading →
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