by Jason Fogelson I get to drive a wide variety of SUVs and crossover vehicles. Sometimes it’s hard to pick a favorite. But every time I get a chance to drive an Infiniti QX70, I fall in love all over... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Hybrids, as the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e Plug-in Hybrid can attest, are not just for fuel economy anymore. Nope, they’re everywhere, powering super cars like the Acura NSX; familiar hatchbacks and sedans like the Toyota Prius and... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Detroit, Mich.—Bucking the tide of compact crossover sport utility vehicles, three new sedans from Japan’s Toyota and South Korea’s Kia captured onlookers’ attention here at the 2017 North American International Auto Show, which runs through Jan.... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson The Fogelson fleet is rather small. I own a 2014 Mazda CX-5 crossover vehicle (“Maus”), a 2012 Mazda3 (“Mori”) and a 1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster Deluxe (“Manny”). The CX-5 is my daily driver, and the Sportster is my... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The Greek philosopher Aristotle, who pondered concepts of matter, substance and form, might have enjoyed analyzing the 2017 Infiniti QX30 crossover sport utility vehicle. That’s because a good share of the QX30’s matter — the stuff... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow The word “truck” has entered the pantheon of iconic words, supercharged and turbocharged, it calls to mind instant images of Americana – cowboys, country songs, family farms, a dog next to the driver on the bench seat.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer It is fair to conclude that the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt constitutes an electric automobile revolution. There already are many electric cars. But usually they have drawbacks of one kind or another: too expensive, don’t travel far... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2017 Ford Super Duty pickup truck, the first complete makeover of this burly hauler in 18 years, will be hailed by truckers but perplex the rest of us. It’s gigantic, expensive, luxurious, guzzles fuel, is... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer What once was a slur of contempt now has become a badge of acceptance, as the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback can confirm. Not long ago, hatchback was a dirty word—at least as far as most U.S.... Continue Reading →
