by Frank A. AukoferA vivid reminder of how far electric vehicles have progressed in a relatively short time is to compare the 2021 MINI Cooper SE Hardtop two-door with its predecessor. It’s not widely known except by the cognoscenti, but Great... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The intensely-awaited 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has crept silently into the nation’s automotive consciousness. Even without the mighty roar of a Mustang Bullitt V8, it is fast, fast, fast. But it’s a . . . what? An... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Automobiles have personalities that they transfer to their owners/drivers. With the 2021 Toyota Supra, it is all about pure driving joy, and never mind the buckboard ride. With enthusiasts breathing heavily, the fifth generation Supra materialized in... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson Looking back on my history of car ownership, I realize I have ping-ponged between trucks/SUVs and coupes. I’ve owned very few sedans, and I haven’t kept them for long. I’m definitely in touch with why I love trucks... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Despite its tiny share of the U.S. market, Volvo offers an almost giddy array of models, including the 2020 S60, which earns high marks as a competitive sports sedan. Though it looks and feels like a luxury... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In American slang, “86” means to get rid of, cancel, eject or bury something. In the Japanese automobile industry, 86 is the name of a nimble Toyota sports car that is actually built by Subaru. The joint... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson I wish I had a time machine. Not so that I could go back in time, but so I could bring a car enthusiast from the past into our present and show them the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Limited. ... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson As the automotive industry does its best to catch up, the 2020 Toyota Prius posts incremental improvements and additions. Prius has been the poster child for hybrid cars for over 20 years now, a beacon that identifies... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If raucous high performance defines motoring excitement for you, consider the 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ultimate. This is a compact, front-wheel drive hatchback with midsize room that is distinguished by three passenger doors. There’s a long... Continue Reading →
