by Frank A. Aukofer As crossover utility vehicles continue to insinuate themselves into the automotive market, manufacturers fill out their lineups to offer more sizes and styles, as Germany’s Volkswagen has done with its all-new 2022 Taos. It now is the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Volkswagen’s all-new electric 2021 ID.4 shines competitively as a small crossover sport utility vehicle, with decent performance, range, inside space and ride comfort. But it requires a steep learning curve and a willingness to cuddle with the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer When the Subaru Ascent crossover SUV made its debut as a 2019 model, the conclusion here was that it was among the most family-friendly vehicles available, minivans notwithstanding. Now in its 2021 guise, it adds refinement to... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Luxury plug-in hybrids like the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e present a puzzle that will not be solved until purely electric vehicles become the mainstream. Manufacturers are increasingly committed to that goal, predicting that in a decade... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer sports an adventurous name, though it’s not likely to blaze any trails. It’s a small, competent crossover sport utility vehicle, new for this model year and bearing the name of an earlier, larger... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With the 2021 XLE AWD-e and other hybrid models, the Toyota Prius is coming of the age of majority. It is in its 21st year and continues as the favorite among gasoline-electric vehicles in the United States, with... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer As a manufacturer that came relatively late to the SUV party/game, Kia brought a gift for figuring out how to satisfy buyers of crossover sport utility vehicles, including the 2021 Sorento Hybrid EX. It’s no small feat... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer For a quarter of a century, the Acura TL and its successor, the TLX, now redesigned for 2021, have held court among the finest performing sports sedans on the market. Acura is the premium/luxury brand of Japan’s Honda,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Some autophiles, likely including buyers and intenders for the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4MATIC crossover sport utility vehicle, gravitate toward the best performing vehicle in the class. That attitude is what prompted the development of more expensive... Continue Reading →
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