by Frank A. Aukofer When the Toyota Venza made its debut in 2009, it was something of a novelty. Billed as a crossover utility vehicle, or CUV, it looked and felt more like a traditional station wagon, albeit a bit taller... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer There’s a new boss luxury car in town. It’s called the 2021 Genesis G80, an all-new full-size four-door that behaves more like a capable compact or a scrappy midsize sports sedan. Depending on which of nine versions... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Driving the 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury sports sedan brought back memories of when the General Motors flagship brand started its move to a new neighborhood, mainly German. It was a national press introduction of an all-new... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Electrification. It’s the current buzzword for the future in the automotive industry. There’s a lot to embrace in the various approaches so far, including the 2021 BMW 330e plug-in hybrid sedan. There are at least four avenues... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Now a teenager, the 2021 Ford Edge has lost some of its edgy styling in favor of softer attractive styling, but it retains its everyday comfort and practicality as an easy-driving midsize two-row crossover sport utility vehicle.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Mercedes-Benz regards the all-new 2021 GLA250 as its entry-level crossover SUV, but for many motorists it could represent a dual-purpose icon on the mountaintop. That’s because it delivers the practicality of a small crossover, with up to... 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 Frank A. Aukofer There’s another new sparkly from Sweden’s Volvo: the Polestar 2, a fully electric, midsize performance/luxury fastback/hatchback that can more than hold its own with many of the electrics that now are popping up like shoots in a... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Other than its menacing mien, the clue to the purpose of the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX is that gigantic spare wheel and tire bolted into the cargo bed. There’s a twin, another spare hanging underneath, because both... Continue Reading →
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