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2024 Toyota Prius Limited AWD Is Perky, Quiet, Comfortable, Economical—and Sexy?

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer At first glance, the impression is that Toyota has gone Hollywood with its 2024 Toyota Prius hybrid, which has eye-popping styling that would do justice to a car costing three times... Continue Reading →

2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD Is Economical, Practical and Environmentally Friendly

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer As the world-wide automobile industry transitions toward environmentally friendly power sources, there are many choices—not the least of which are gasoline-electric hybrids like 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited. Despite the headlong... Continue Reading →

Unobtrusive 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD Goes About Its Magic Quietly

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Hybrid vehicles, which combine gasoline engines with electric motors to deliver outstanding gasoline mileage and sometimes superior overall performance, have matured to the point where, like the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid... Continue Reading →

Jeep Lovers Are Flocking to the Wrangler Plug-In Hybrid with Sales Outpacing the Gas-Powered Version 

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Matthew Aukofer Jeep lovers have always been defined by an adventuresome spirit, individualism and an appreciation for rugged and classic retro designs. Apparently, they are quite eco-conscious, too. Jeep offers the popular four-door Wrangler... Continue Reading →

Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid Redesign for 2023 Is an Improvement but Too Many Problems Persist 

~ 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 →

What’s Not to Love? The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid Is Affordable and Accomodating

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer In a short time, the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid becomes an old-shoe friend. It is comfortable, easy-going and accommodating—as CR-Vs have been for more than a quarter century. The Environmental Protection... Continue Reading →

The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Is an Agreeable Daily Servant with a European Pedigree

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer For more than a century, the Hornet name has found its way onto automobiles, no doubt in an effort by manufacturers in various countries to persuade buyers that their vehicles embodied... Continue Reading →

Stylish and Distinctive, the 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid Performs Well Across the Board

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Modern automobiles, trucks and SUVs, even those with uncanny robotic qualities like the 2023 Toyota Venza’s hybrid power train, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, possess distinct personalities. Some concentrate... Continue Reading →

Economy of Operation and a Bit of Off-Road Swagger Distinguish the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer The old adage that experience is the best teacher could easily apply to the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Woodland Hybrid, especially given the milestone a few years ago when the automaker passed... Continue Reading →

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