by Tod Mesirow America has a lot of big, open, long, largely empty highways. Thank you Cold War and President Eisenhower. The national interstate highway system with the instantly recognizable curved sign, with a number in white on a blue... 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 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 →
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 Tod Mesirow There are certain cars that demonstrate the maturity of that which we now all take for granted - that cars work flawlessly, are comfortable, keep us safe, and get us from one place to another with a... 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 →
