by Frank A. Aukofer As if their customers weren’t already spending plenty on perfectly good vehicles like the Audi Q5, there’s a recurring imperative among luxury manufacturers to deliver ever more powerful, luxurious and expensive models. Reigning among them is... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow It’s not much of a challenge in word association to say turkey during the holidays. The same holds true for car manufacturers when you say the word crossover. They’re busy giving thanks for a category that since... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Like the proverbial cup that runneth over, the 2018 Honda Accord oozes newness in practically every molecule of its mechanical being. The company touts it as “the most radical redesign of the Accord ever.” That covers... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Everybody needs a hug sometimes, but the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 embraces you every time you drive it. The E43 is a version of the Mercedes E-Class, enhanced by AMG, the company’s high-performance engineering division. It... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The best standard equipment on the 2018 Lexus LS 500 luxury sedan is its driver-oriented personality. It’s interesting that a nameplate could produce such excellent products over its 28-year lifetime that it would get rapped for... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer As midsize sedans struggle against the onslaught of customer preference for crossover sport utility vehicles, manufacturers work hard to up their game with cars like the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Sport. The Sonata started a successful run... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Translated from Spanish, the 2018 Kia Rio means “Kia River.” A better name would be Kia Alegre, which translates into frisky, merry or joyful. It even could qualify as a Kia Perrito, or puppy. That’s the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With the 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 Hybrid as an early move toward its goal of electrification, Sweden’s top car maker finessed four new vehicle unveilings at an introduction of 2018 models in Colorado. The other three... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer GMC scheduled the introduction of its redesigned 2018 GMC Terrain to coincide with the momentous eclipse of the sun over the United States on Aug. 21, 2017. The intro took place in Pittsburgh, Pa., so the... Continue Reading →
Frank A. Aukofer
Jason Fogelson
Matthew P. Aukofer
Tod Mesirow
The Review Garage 