by Frank A. Aukofer “Volvo” is Latin for “I roll,” and the Swedish manufacturer rolls into what it believes is its future with the 2021 XC40 Recharge P8, a purely electric small crossover sport utility vehicle. But it’s more than the... 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 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 Minor changes to a vehicle during its periodic life cycles usually are called a freshen or refresh in the industry, though it looks as if the Subaru engineers and designers took the bit in their teeth and... 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 Frank A. Aukofer It’s still a puzzle why any luxury manufacturer would produce a vehicle like the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe. It must have something to do with the psyche of some of its customers — people who... 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 →
by Frank A. Aukofer Although Tesla gets most of the attention and expensive newcomers like the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-Tron get the praise, the almost-venerable 2020 Nissan Leaf continues as a decent, relatively inexpensive, alternative for anyone who wants... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Although it is beginning to show its age, the 2020 Lexus GX460 has managed to stay relevant and even desirable among midsize premium sport utility vehicles. The GX460 comes from the luxury brand of Toyota, with... Continue Reading →
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