by Frank A. Aukofer You have to squint to see it, but the evergreen Honda CR-V has been completely redesigned for 2017. It’s the reason the CR-V, the best selling compact crossover SUV since its introduction 20 years ago, stays... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer To those with more than a passing interest in automobiles, sports sedans like the 2017 Audi A4 represent the epitome of automotive excellence. Though more expensive in most cases than midsize and even near-luxury cars, they... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The best thing about the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid is that it’s a Honda Accord. That means that it comes with all of the good stuff that has made the Accord a favorite for 40 years,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In pocket billiards, snooker or pool, it’s called “Reverse English.” Among crossover sport utility vehicles, it’s the 2017 GMC Acadia. A player using the technique aims the cue to strike the cue ball down low, sinks... Continue Reading →
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 →
