by Frank A. Aukofer What once was a slur of contempt now has become a badge of acceptance, as the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback can confirm. Not long ago, hatchback was a dirty word—at least as far as most U.S.... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer If any vehicle can eliminate the longstanding prejudice against hatchbacks, it’s the 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback. The company has such confidence its latest iteration of the Honda Civic that it doesn’t shy away from simply calling... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow There’s not a deep reserve of demand for an SUV convertible – as far as anyone knows. In fact, convertibles in general make up less than 1 percent of all registered cars in America. (Hawaii leads the... Continue Reading →
Tod Mesirow reviews Episode One of The Grand Tour from Amazon Video.
by Frank A. Aukofer It seems fitting that the 2017 Audi Q7 made its debut at the same time that the world focused on the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Both are symbolized by interlocking rings: five for... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2017 Nissan Armada should apply for membership in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). It is a full size sport utility vehicle masquerading as a comfy crossover SUV. Even as it mimics a crossover, it does... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer We live in an era of automotive excellence, so to conclude that the 2017 Jaguar XE is a worthy competitor in its class amounts to high praise. Its particular drawback is the current direction of the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Though it boasts of a daunting 485-hp Hemi V8 engine, the 2016 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack plays third fiddle in Fiat Chrysler’s muscle coupe lineup. It sets up behind the similarly powered but better equipped... Continue Reading →
by Tod Mesirow They're the most important single thing on your car, and the thing you probably think the least about. Okay, maybe you don't think much about all the stuff hidden underneath the rear seats that's fallen there over... Continue Reading →
