by Frank A. Aukofer With convertibles shrinking in number and their owners becoming older and richer, it’s no surprise that Mercedes-Benz continues to field models like the 2018 E400 4MATIC Cabriolet. This E400, a classy and expensive boulevardier with all-weather... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Fort Worth, Tex. — Chevrolet celebrated 100 years of truck manufacturing here with snorting hot-rod pickup trucks screeching around an autocross course, high-speed cops and robbers chases, and a spectacular helicopter drop of the company’s 2019... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Honda enhances the dream of the future with its 2018 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, latest in a triad of new electrified vehicles. The future is electric power, alone or in conjunction with — at least for a... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2018 Ford Mustang arrives with unprecedented power, lowdown styling, a new 10-speed automatic transmission and enough models and colors to satisfy any Mustang enthusiast. There are 10 versions in all: Six fastback coupes and four... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer It is rare, but occasionally something like the 2018 Kia Stinger appears and rides through a process of imprinting itself on the public consciousness — first with insiders and enthusiasts, and eventually with everyone else. Think... Continue Reading →
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 →
