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 →
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 As alternative power trains proliferate, South Korea’s biggest carmaker goes all in on a trifecta: the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and dedicated electric models. Depending on the consumer response and government fuel economy... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Though not quite like the Big Bang, the all-new 2017 Kia Niro, a gasoline-electric hybrid, expands the idea of what it means to be a crossover sport utility vehicle in this modern era. It enters the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer In its opening weekend, the new Star Wars movie “Rogue One” dominated box offices with $155 million in ticket sales. Nissan hopes the Force will be with its namesake, the 2017 Nissan Rogue crossover SUV. The... 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 Minivans are the most useful vehicles on the planet, all about moving families and cargo in comfort. But the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid takes a tack toward convenience and frugality. This new entry – the first... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The best thing about the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid is that it’s a Honda Accord. That means that it comes with all of the good stuff that has made the Accord a favorite for 40 years,... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If you’re a fan of a big sedan for its room and comfortable ride, you likely have resigned yourself to owning, if not a gas guzzler, at least something that takes away mileage bragging rights. But... Continue Reading →
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