by Frank A. Aukofer The 2017 Infiniti Q50 3.0 Sport illustrates what can happen to a pioneering car that leads the race but others catch up. When it was introduced as a 2014 model, the Q50, especially in its S,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The Ford Motor Co. resurrected a storied luxury nameplate with the 2017 Lincoln Continental. It didn’t happen without controversy. When the concept was introduced, the chief designer at Great Britain’s Bentley accused Lincoln of copy-catting the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Not only does the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport give its maker a promising addition to an extensive lineup of cars, trucks, crossovers and an SUV, it has the potential to boost the Rogue to the top... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Driving the 2017 Mazda CX-5 imparts the distinct impression that this compact crossover SUV filched a few genes from the Mazda Miata sports car. Given its tall profile and practical family orientation, you don’t expect much... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer They call it a “major refresh,” but the 2018 Acura TLX looks and feels more like a comprehensive makeover of the sport/luxury sedan. Although it carries over engines, transmissions and other components from the previous TLX,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2018 Honda Odyssey elevates the family minivan to a lofty level of efficiency and comfort. Minivans are the most useful vehicles you can find for mom, pop, and the kids. More than any conveyance, they... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The Beetle builder goes big with the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. Though the Beetle’s sidekick — the famed VW microbus of the 1960s — could carry as many passengers, the Atlas is the biggest Volkswagen ever. Moreover,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With European cities damning pollution from diesel-engine vehicles, manufacturers there are switching to gasoline/electric hybrids like the 2017 BMW 330e iPerformance sedan. Currently, about half the automobiles in Europe come with diesels, which are more economical... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Now presenting its all-new 2017 V90 Cross Country, Volvo demonstrates again that it has a way with wagons. Going back generations, the Swedish vehicle manufacturer has persisted in developing rugged, safe and dependable station wagons, even... Continue Reading →
