~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer With its 2024 CX-30 crossover sport utility vehicle, Mazda demonstrates again that it has the knack—that is, the skill to consistently do something well. In automotive terms, it means delivering well... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If “aggressive” is a word that gets your automotive juices flowing, and you’re in the market for a midsize luxury SUV, you might want to schedule a test drive in the 2019 BMW X5 xDrive crossover.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Whether you see it on the wall at an Interstate rest stop or on a small car, the message is the same: For a good time, dial FIAT 500. In this rendering, that would be the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Like people, sport utility vehicles operate at their best when they stick to the straight and narrow. That’s especially true for big guys like the 2019 Infiniti QX80. The reason is that full-size SUVs often are... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If the 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring were a lot more expensive, it likely would be regarded as an exclusive high-class sedan. A longstanding favorite of driving enthusiasts, the Mazda3 is a quality compact with exceptional overall... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With a brand-new full-size pickup truck loaded with desirable features as the newly designed 2019 Ram 1500, the standout differences are distilled from increments and embellishments. Big pickups have been getting better — and more popular... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Any cook who uses all-purpose flour will understand the 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT, which stands out as an all-purpose automobile. It is a compact four-door hatchback sedan which seats four adults comfortably — five in a... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer There are cars, family cars, sports cars, utility cars, plain cars, fancy cars, big cars, little cars and, of course, light trucks. Then there are fantasy cars, of which the 2018 Audi TT RS Coupe is... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer It’s hard to escape the notion that the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is an imposter. Sure, it looks like a Jeep and has off-road chops. But its price tag suggests it might be a high-end... Continue Reading →
