by Frank A. Aukofer With apologies to the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who never experienced the 2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Just don’t call me a minivan. That pejorative never passes... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer It’s becoming a truism that the South Koreans build great automobiles like the 2022 Genesis G70. But the impression in the U.S. is based on only three closely associated brands. They are Kia, partly owned by Hyundai, and... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Hyundai jumped the gun in the race for buyers of compact crossover sport utility vehicles with its fully redesigned 2022 Tucson, which features eye-catching body sculpting and creative lighting, among many new features. Moreover, this new contender... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The all-new 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander comes with a description that a 2-year-old child would enjoy: “I-Fu-Do-Do.” The company says it’s a product concept that means “authentic and majestic.” Not sure whether the tested Outlander SEL 2.5 S-AWC,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer It’s tempting to describe the 2021 Audi RS 7 in disparate ways: a hair-trigger pistol in a silk holster. An explosive creampuff. An iron fist in a velvet glove. They are all accurate, more or less. This... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Though it’s among the runners-up for pure driving pleasure, the 2021 Infiniti Q50 can satisfy almost anyone who enjoys driving for its own sake. Most of those enthusiasts likely would concede that the best vehicles for their... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Once regarded as a truncated version of the historic Chevrolet Suburban, the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has become a distinct competitor in the full-size sport utility realm, especially in the four-wheel drive Z71 trim tested for this... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer It’s easy to conclude that Hyundai decided to go over the top with the 2021 Palisade three-row crossover sport utility vehicle. After making its debut as a 2020 model, the Palisade scored plaudits all over the automotive multiverse... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Musing for a description of the 2021 Lexus LS 500 luxury sedan, a Sherpa fleece blanket comes to mind. It’s cozy comfortable and bereft of objectionable traits. Introduced in 1989, the LS commands the top tier of... Continue Reading →
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