by Frank A. Aukofer Whatever else you might conclude about the 2018 Jeep Compass Trailhawk 4x4, it has mastered the spirit of the KISS Principle -- a design precept that admonishes, “Keep It Simple, Stupid.” Though the new Compass is... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 4MATIC forges a strong link in the longest chain of luxury sport utility vehicles in America. In a move that was prescient but a gamble in 1997, the German manufacturer introduced the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Like their products, vehicle manufacturers historically develop recognizable characteristics, as Ford does with the 2017 Edge crossover sport utility vehicle. Over the years, the Ford Motor Co. acquired a reputation for expertise with pickup trucks and... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer With a reservoir of affection from loyal fans, the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek boosts the Japanese company’s relentless climb up the staircase to automotive nirvana. Few vehicle manufacturers have been as successful as Subaru since industry sales... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Upsized to the point where it rivals the interior space of a midsize sedan, the 2018 MINI Cooper Countryman offers a practical and sporting driving experience in a tidy package. It also delivers luxury in the... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reinforces its incursion into the luxury/performance class with the all-new 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. It is part of a determined push to rebuild the storied Italian brand. It started with the 4C coupe... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Two common reactions emerge when people see the 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible. If the person knows little about the brand or model, it’s “Wow.” One who is more informed asks, “Why?” The latter folk recall... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer Like a Major League Baseball team with strong hitters, Chevrolet continues its winning streak with the 2018 Equinox compact crossover sport utility vehicle. Moreover, there hasn’t been a strikeout or even an error in a string... Continue Reading →
by Frank A. Aukofer The dictionary definition of an anomaly as a “departure from the regular arrangement, general rule, or usual method” perfectly describes the 2017 BMW X4 M40i. It’s a high-performance car that’s not really a car. It’s a... Continue Reading →
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