by Frank A. Aukofer Although it sometimes seems as if Elon Musk’s Tesla gets all the publicity, an increasing number of fine electric vehicles are rolling into the market. An intriguing new one is the 2019 Kia Niro EV. It... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer As other manufacturers have done, Hyundai has designed its compact Elantra to bridge the divide between buyers looking for economy with comfort and those more focused on entertainment and sport. The former is represented quite capably... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Driving the 2020 Kia Telluride along one of the most scenic roads in America, the thought occurs that vehicle manufacturers have achieved a level of perfection not dreamed of in the history of the automobile. It... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Not that anyone could have predicted it a decade ago, but the Kia Soul not only survived, it thrived. Competitors fell by the wayside. Now, as a new 2020 model, it is poised for a growth... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Differences between the suave all-new 2019 Genesis G70 and its cousin the rambunctious Kia Stinger are relatively modest. Either could easily satisfy a dedicated motoring enthusiast or anyone who simply appreciates sophisticated high performance. As with... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The Forte was not suffering. But Kia nevertheless injected it with juice from the Stinger -- though not the venom. That’s the opening loud note signaling the 2019 Kia Forte, which competes in the compact sedan... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Playing hardball with its exceptional 2019 Santa Fe, Hyundai is on the verge of realizing its full competitive lineup of crossover sport utility vehicles. It’s an important milestone, given the phenomenon of crossover sales that lately... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Sometimes, as with the 2019 Kia Sorento SXL, it’s good to resist too much change. It remains essentially as it was in 2016: a midsize crossover sport utility vehicle that is handsome, quiet, safe, comfortable and... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If you’ve ever seen a three-legged cat, you have some idea of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster, except that this all-new Veloster is not handicapped in any way. There’s nothing like it in the market today —... Continue Reading →
