~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Napoleon Bonaparte got it backwards. But the supposed coiner of the phrase, “iron fist in a velvet glove,” ruled France in the 19th century and of course never experienced the 2023... Continue Reading →
Iconic vehicles carry both a benefit and a burden with each new iteration. Does it get harder to live up to the past with each successive model? Perhaps. And with the changing automotive landscape, as the realities of climate change... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Though it looks almost the same as its predecessor, the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque could be named the Evolve. It’s a more refined version of itself, as if it had attended finishing school. On... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Because it emerges from the storied Land Rover company in England, the 2019 Range Rover Supercharged arrives with a presumption that it can conquer trackless terrain anywhere. In the United States, that translates into recreational off-roading... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Moneyed people can be picky, which likely is one reason for the all-new 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Velar compact sport utility vehicle. That’s a mouthful, but needed because all of the company’s SUVs bear the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer More than anything, the 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport imparts a feeling of superiority. It’s not unlike imagining yourself in an episode of “The Crown,” with the trappings of Buckingham Palace. Or living in “Downton... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Two common reactions emerge when people see the 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible. If the person knows little about the brand or model, it’s “Wow.” One who is more informed asks, “Why?” The latter folk recall... 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 →
Frank A. Aukofer
Jason Fogelson
Matthew P. Aukofer
Tod Mesirow
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