by Frank A. Aukofer BMW rides the crest of the crossover sport utility wave, but persists in making certain it continues to anchor at least one model in nearly every market cove, as witness the 2017 BMW 540i xDrive sedan.... 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 Because Ford’s forte tilts toward trucks, people sometimes forget that it builds some impressive performance cars, including hopped-up versions of standard fare like the 2017 Fusion V6 Sport. Its hottest piece of performance machinery is the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Though it’s nothing like the little Dutch boy with his finger in the dike, the 2018 Toyota Camry could perform a similar function. It is an all-new four-door sedan that is intended to slow the tsunami... 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 →
by Frank A. Aukofer Always a good and faithful servant, the 2017 Kia Soul gets some fire in the belly. It comes in the guise of a 201-horsepower, 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 195 pound-feet of torque. It is... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Washington, DC — For one afternoon, the residence of the British ambassador to the United States turned into a showplace for vintage Bentley automobiles. It also became a way station for a stalwart cadre of Bentley... 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 →
