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Full-Size 2023 Infiniti QX80 Feels Ponderous, But Could Be Just the Ticket for Large Families

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer There was a time in the not too distant past when the 2023 Infiniti QX80 would have felt at home in a marketplace that favored powerful V8 engines to drive big... Continue Reading →

Bang for the Buck: The Affordable 2023 Nissan Versa SR Redefines Basic Transportation with a Bevy of Safety Features and Amenities 

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Matthew Aukofer Most Americans face sticker shock when they visit automotive showrooms today. One exception is Nissan, whose nicely equipped and capable 2023 Nissan Versa SR has a base price of just $19,820. Our... Continue Reading →

All New, Gas-Powered 2024 Hyundai Kona N Line Has a Bold Personality, Good Performance

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer In human terms, the 2024 Hyundai Kona N Line crossover sport utility vehicle is still in grade school. Introduced in the U.S. in 2017 in (no surprise) Kona, Hawaii, the seven-year-old... Continue Reading →

All-Electric 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 SUV Delivers the Goods, But It’ll Cost You

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Automobiles have distinct personalities. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic SUV summons images of a powerful National Football League running back dressed in a tuxedo, with the quick moves that leave... Continue Reading →

The ‘Baby’ Ford Bronco Sport Surpasses the ‘Big’ Bronco in Popularity 

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Matthew Aukofer When Ford reintroduced two new Bronco models in 2021 after a 15-year hiatus, all eyes were on the "big" Bronco, the body-on-frame, solid-rear-axle Jeep Wrangler-slayer. It was touted for its off-road chops,... Continue Reading →

Another Toyota Hybrid: The 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE Impresses Like the Prius and RAV4

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer With more than 15 million Prius sales world-wide, Toyota boasts the most extensive experience with hybrid gasoline/electric vehicles. So insiders and environmentalists pay attention when the Japanese manufacturer delivers an all-new... Continue Reading →

The 2024 Dodge Hornet R/T Plus Is an Agreeable Daily Servant with a European Pedigree

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer For more than a century, the Hornet name has found its way onto automobiles, no doubt in an effort by manufacturers in various countries to persuade buyers that their vehicles embodied... Continue Reading →

Stylish and Distinctive, the 2023 Toyota Venza Hybrid Performs Well Across the Board

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer Modern automobiles, trucks and SUVs, even those with uncanny robotic qualities like the 2023 Toyota Venza’s hybrid power train, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, possess distinct personalities. Some concentrate... Continue Reading →

All-New 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Offers a Smoother Engine, Adept Handling and a Decent Ride

~ A DriveWays Review ~ by Frank A. Aukofer The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek arrives newly designed inside and out, with the distinction of becoming the Japanese manufacturer’s best-selling model. At the end of 2022, it had sales of more than... Continue Reading →

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