~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Over its four decades in the U.S., the Toyota Camry was often referred to as the “family Camry,” a bit of alliteration that recognized its years as the country’s favorite midsize... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Though it does not compete in the luxury class of crossover sport utility vehicles, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited owns some of those attributes, notably a substantial feel and a peaceful cabin on the road.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Luxury plug-in hybrids like the 2021 BMW X5 xDrive 45e present a puzzle that will not be solved until purely electric vehicles become the mainstream. Manufacturers are increasingly committed to that goal, predicting that in a decade... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With the 2021 XLE AWD-e and other hybrid models, the Toyota Prius is coming of the age of majority. It is in its 21st year and continues as the favorite among gasoline-electric vehicles in the United States, with... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Despite the ridicule it endures, the minivan still is the most practical personal passenger vehicle on the planet. Now, with the 2021 Toyota Sienna, there’s one less argument against it. For the first time with any minivan,... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson As the automotive industry does its best to catch up, the 2020 Toyota Prius posts incremental improvements and additions. Prius has been the poster child for hybrid cars for over 20 years now, a beacon that identifies... Continue Reading →
by Jason Fogelson Through five generations of production since the 1995 model year, Avalon has been the flagship of the Toyota lineup in the United States. That doesn’t necessarily mean that it has been given a lot of respect or... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The Honda CR-V has had an enviable run for nearly a quarter of a century as a premier crossover sport utility vehicle. But the 2020 CR-V Hybrid, the first time it has arrived with gasoline-electric power,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer So the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid runs on sunshine as well as batteries and a gasoline engine. So what? Call it groundbreaking, or unique, or perhaps a benchmark for the future. As technology advances, we’re likely... Continue Reading →
Frank A. Aukofer
Jason Fogelson
Matthew P. Aukofer
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