by Frank A. Aukofer It’s tempting to describe the 2021 Audi RS 7 in disparate ways: a hair-trigger pistol in a silk holster. An explosive creampuff. An iron fist in a velvet glove. They are all accurate, more or less. This... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Once regarded as a truncated version of the historic Chevrolet Suburban, the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has become a distinct competitor in the full-size sport utility realm, especially in the four-wheel drive Z71 trim tested for this... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer It’s easy to conclude that Hyundai decided to go over the top with the 2021 Palisade three-row crossover sport utility vehicle. After making its debut as a 2020 model, the Palisade scored plaudits all over the automotive multiverse... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Musing for a description of the 2021 Lexus LS 500 luxury sedan, a Sherpa fleece blanket comes to mind. It’s cozy comfortable and bereft of objectionable traits. Introduced in 1989, the LS commands the top tier of... 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 Volkswagen’s all-new electric 2021 ID.4 shines competitively as a small crossover sport utility vehicle, with decent performance, range, inside space and ride comfort. But it requires a steep learning curve and a willingness to cuddle with the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer When the Subaru Ascent crossover SUV made its debut as a 2019 model, the conclusion here was that it was among the most family-friendly vehicles available, minivans notwithstanding. Now in its 2021 guise, it adds refinement to... 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 The 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer sports an adventurous name, though it’s not likely to blaze any trails. It’s a small, competent crossover sport utility vehicle, new for this model year and bearing the name of an earlier, larger... Continue Reading →
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