by Frank A. Aukofer It was an arresting bright yellow. But the 2019 Lexus RC300 F Sport probably should have come in salmon orangey-pink because, like the tasty fish that battles to procreate, it is swimming upstream. This Lexus, from... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With its six-figure price tag and mild hybrid power train, you could argue that the 2019 Audi A8 L represents economical basic transportation for the wealthy. Or you could just forget about that and enjoy a quality... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With substantial numbers of electric cars still on the far horizon, the dominant trend in the industry is toward gasoline-electric hybrids, including semi-sporting vehicles like the 2019 MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 PHEV. That’s a mouthful... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Light a few candles. The Volkswagen Rabbit GTI has been resurrected, though now it is called the 2019 Golf GTI Rabbit Edition. As ever, it is a hatchback performance model of what basically is an economy... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Not that anyone could have predicted it a decade ago, but the Kia Soul not only survived, it thrived. Competitors fell by the wayside. Now, as a new 2020 model, it is poised for a growth... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson I recently reviewed the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus for AutoTrader. It’s a fine vehicle in many respects. With an estimated 226 miles of range on a single charge, it can serve as an able commuter. It will... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Sniffles. After so many years it sounds so, well, final: the 2019 Volkswagen SE Beetle Final Edition, for this review the two-door convertible model. There will be waves of nostalgia. This is a thoroughly modern automobile... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Whether you see it on the wall at an Interstate rest stop or on a small car, the message is the same: For a good time, dial FIAT 500. In this rendering, that would be the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Every so often, a car like the 2019 Audi RS 3 arrives that can only be described with one word: sweet. This subcompact sedan comes in a sweet size with sweet (if sometimes alarming) performance, sweet... Continue Reading →
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