~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Somewhere, a matchmaker was at work when Subaru of Japan decided to design, manufacture and deliver an all-new electric crossover sport utility vehicle named the Solterra. Now in its second year,... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer As Ford demonstrated with its F-150 Lightning full-size pickup truck, and now South Korea’s Kia confirms with its hulking EV9 crossover sport utility vehicle, electric power doesn’t need to be reserved... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Matthew Aukofer Will Rogers once said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Such a quip could be the death knell for a vehicle like the 2023 Ford Escape Plug-In... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Matthew Aukofer Ford has announced it will cut F-150 Lightning production in half this year, from 3,200 units per week to 1,600 units, due to less anticipated demand and profits. Ford also is delaying... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer As a new entry-level electric crossover sport utility vehicle, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ can actually compete in the marketplace on price—almost. With a bottom-line sticker price of $60,410, including $6,510... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Imagining the 2023 BMW i7 xDrive60, designers at Germany’s Bavarian Motor Works appear to to have fixated on the poetry and song of “the road less traveled.” This all-electric luxury sedan,... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer If not here, some critic will say it. The 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 is a blazing star, one of the best in the growing firmament of all-electric vehicles. It looks great,... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Automobiles have distinct personalities. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic SUV summons images of a powerful National Football League running back dressed in a tuxedo, with the quick moves that leave... Continue Reading →
~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer As the automobile industry continues its transition to electric power, an increasing number of tantalizing electric vehicles regularly appear in various price categories, including a new luxury offering from Mercedes-Benz, the... Continue Reading →
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