by Frank A. Aukofer We live in an era of automotive excellence, so to conclude that the 2017 Jaguar XE is a worthy competitor in its class amounts to high praise. Its particular drawback is the current direction of the... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow America has a lot of big, open, long, largely empty highways. Thank you Cold War and President Eisenhower. The national interstate highway system with the instantly recognizable curved sign, with a number in white on a blue... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Finally, a MINI Cooper that’s not so MINI: the 2016 MINI Cooper S Clubman, which should satisfy fans yearning to be free of cramped quarters. The previous generation Clubman, one of a variety of models spun... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow Each year some serious automotive enthusiasts bring their vintage vehicles to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and take them around the track, wheel to wheel, in a series of races. It's an awesome event because many of these... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer As it demonstrates again with the 2016 Subaru WRX sports sedan, Subaru continues to refine the art of automotive alchemy—taking base metal and crafting it into something more valuable. The Japanese company has practiced that magic... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow There was an amazing early morning event, every weekend, from 6 to 9 AM in Irvine, held in the Mazda parking lot, called Cars & Coffee. The ultimate automotive enthusiasts show - free - and completely eclectic. From one... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow The LA Auto Show is one of those annual events that just feels like the right thing in the right place- and once they moved it to November, the right time as well. A great opportunity to see... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune has nothing in common with Frank Herbert’s fantasy novel and its scary giant sandworms. But the stylish makeover of VW’s Beetle should worm its way into the affections of Beetle buffs.... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow Most people think about their car's mileage only when they get to the gas station, and realize they have to spend money for the privilege of sitting in traffic on the highway or in one of our... Continue Reading →
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