by Frank A. Aukofer In Kenny Rogers’ poker playing song “The Gambler,” you’ve got to know when to hold ’em. That’s the plan for the 2017 Hyundai Elantra sedan. The previous-generation Elantra surprised some when it was redesigned and won... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In comedy, politics, vehicles like the 2017 Jaguar F-Pace, and a host of other human endeavors, timing is everything. The all-new F-Pace, the first ever crossover sport utility from the British manufacturer of performance sedans and... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson Earlier this month, I traveled to Miami to attend the latest edition of the Miami International Auto Show. The show ran from September 10 - 18 at the Miami Convention Center. As Gloria Estefan and Buster Poindexter... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer We live in an era of automotive excellence, so to conclude that the 2017 Jaguar XE is a worthy competitor in its class amounts to high praise. Its particular drawback is the current direction of the... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow America has a lot of big, open, long, largely empty highways. Thank you Cold War and President Eisenhower. The national interstate highway system with the instantly recognizable curved sign, with a number in white on a blue... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Finally, a MINI Cooper that’s not so MINI: the 2016 MINI Cooper S Clubman, which should satisfy fans yearning to be free of cramped quarters. The previous generation Clubman, one of a variety of models spun... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow Each year some serious automotive enthusiasts bring their vintage vehicles to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and take them around the track, wheel to wheel, in a series of races. It's an awesome event because many of these... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow There was an amazing early morning event, every weekend, from 6 to 9 AM in Irvine, held in the Mazda parking lot, called Cars & Coffee. The ultimate automotive enthusiasts show - free - and completely eclectic. From one... Continue Reading →
