by Frank A. Aukofer Whatever else you might conclude about the 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4, it has mastered the spirit of the KISS Principle -- a design precept that admonishes, “Keep It Simple, Stupid.” Though the new Compass is... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4MATIC forges a strong link in the longest chain of luxury sport utility vehicles in America. In a move that was prescient but a gamble in 1997, the German manufacturer introduced the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Like their products, vehicle manufacturers historically develop recognizable characteristics, as Ford does with the 2017 Edge crossover sport utility vehicle. Over the years, the Ford Motor Co. acquired a reputation for expertise with pickup trucks and... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With a reservoir of affection from loyal fans, the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek boosts the Japanese company’s relentless climb up the staircase to automotive nirvana. Few vehicle manufacturers have been as successful as Subaru since industry sales... 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 Upsized to the point where it rivals the interior space of a midsize sedan, the 2018 MINI Cooper Countryman offers a practical and sporting driving experience in a tidy package. It also delivers luxury in the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reinforces its incursion into the luxury/performance class with the all-new 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. It is part of a determined push to rebuild the storied Italian brand. It started with the 4C coupe... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Volkswagen ups its game in the crossover SUV arena with a triple-double by a new player, the 2018 Tiguan. It has nothing to do with points, rebounds, assists or blocked shots in a basketball game, though... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Sweden’s Volvo resumes its unprecedented product push with the 2018 XC60 crossover sport utility vehicle, another in a string of solid contenders. It endured a long drought as the company adjusted to new ownership and sought... Continue Reading →
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