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Rating the best and worst in cars, SUVs, trucks, motorcycles, and more.

2018 Toyota Camry: A DriveWays Review…

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 →

2018 Volvo XC60: A DriveWays Review…

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 →

2017 Kia Soul Exclaim: A DriveWays Review…

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 →

Bentley Drivers Club Event: A DriveWays Report…

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 →

2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible: A DriveWays Review…

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 →

2017 Toyota Prius Three: A DriveWays Review…

by Frank A. Aukofer Although it continues to be a pokey performer against most other passenger cars, the 2017 Toyota Prius hybrid sparkles on ride and handling, safety, comfort and—most important to its buyers—fuel economy. It is the most successful... Continue Reading →

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel: A DriveWays Review…

by Frank A. Aukofer With the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel sedan, General Motors places a long-odds bet that oil-burning passenger vehicles have not met their end of days in the U.S. marketplace. Except for heavy-duty trucks and long-distance 18-wheelers, Americans... Continue Reading →

2017 Jaguar XE 20d AWD: A DriveWays Review…

by Frank A. Aukofer The most compelling thing about the 2017 Jaguar XE 2.0 diesel is that it’s a Jaguar. That means it has style, emotion, a stiff structure, accurate steering and a hefty price tag. But because it’s a... Continue Reading →

2018 Chevrolet Equinox AWD: A DriveWays Review…

by Frank A. Aukofer Like a Major League Baseball team with strong hitters, Chevrolet continues its winning streak with the 2018 Equinox compact crossover sport utility vehicle. Moreover, there hasn’t been a strikeout or even an error in a string... Continue Reading →

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