~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer The 2024 Mazda MX-5, nicknamed the Miata, evokes nostalgia for a time in the middle of the last century when British sports cars were highly regarded by enthusiasts. Introduced in 1989,... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Not everybody is entranced by small drop-top two-seat sports cars. But for those who are, the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata continues as the best value for the dollars in the U.S.... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Many motor heads, male and female, turn up their noses at the increasing popularity of battery electric automobiles. They prefer “Wabash Cannonball” machines like the 2023 BMW Z4 M40i, to wit:... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson A lot of car and motorcycle-related books cross my desk. Most are non-fiction, either historical accounts of significant events, biographies of major industry figures, memoirs of drivers, mechanics or restorers, detailed tributes to brands or models, or... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow There’s not a deep reserve of demand for an SUV convertible – as far as anyone knows. In fact, convertibles in general make up less than 1 percent of all registered cars in America. (Hawaii leads the... 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 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 Kaminski The all-new 2016 Buick Cascada may be a cause for celebration—though maybe not sales—among Polish Americans. It is manufactured in the motherland, but it’s a convertible and most of them live in the snow belt.... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson I’ve never owned a Jeep Wrangler, but I’m always tempted. The more that Jeep keeps tweaking the Wrangler, the more tempted I get. The 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 75th Anniversary Edition very nearly ticks all of my... Continue Reading →
Frank A. Aukofer
Jason Fogelson
Matthew P. Aukofer
Tod Mesirow
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