Monthly Archives: March 2015

LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CONCEPT – The first news from the New York Auto Show

Posted on March 30, 2015 by urbandriverchicago

Getting ahead of the crowd of news that will come from the New York Auto Show, Lincoln today introduced the Continental Concept, signaling an all-new full-size sedan that will be coming next year. Click here to read the news release from … Continue reading →

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2015 Lexus RC350; fast, agile, daring and exhilarating too.

Posted on March 28, 2015 by urbandriverchicago

If you can spend about $50K for a very nice personal coupe you might just give Lexus’ 2015 RC350 a look. This is one fun car to drive. The luxurious and comfortable interior wraps you in this certain autobahn burner. … Continue reading →

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Reclaim the Passing Lane: Embrace the Passive Left-Hand Turn Signal.

Posted on March 24, 2015 by urbandriverchicago

Chicago radio host Paul Brian (@thepaulbrian) is campaigning alert drivers to employ the “passive” left-hand turn signal when approaching a slow-moving passing-lane squatter. Joining with a blog post of his own is @Car_Guy_Tom writing for The Daily Drive on Consumer … Continue reading →

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In February’s zero-degree temps I spent a week driving an EV, the 2015 Kia Soul EV.

Posted on March 19, 2015 by urbandriverchicago

An EV makes heat for the passengers by taking electric charge from the same battery that has to power the car. Read about my week of driving and recharging during Chicago’s really cold February right here. On March 25, KIA … Continue reading →

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The 2016 Kia Sorento is bigger and better. It will take you on your perfect getaway.

Posted on March 11, 2015 by urbandriverchicago

You can be as sophisticated as Pierce Brosnan and make a perfect getaway from the streets of Chicago charging over snowy roads to your weekend cabin. Have a look at the all-new 2016 Kia Sorento right here. #1ChicagoCarGuy

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Sixty years later, from the 1955 Chrysler C-300 to the new 2015 Chrysler 300. Still HEMI strong.

Posted on March 4, 2015 by urbandriverchicago

Sixty years ago Virgil Exner and his design team brought American performance car enthusiasts the 1955 Chrysler C-300. The first in the “letter series” of luxury muscle cars. Today we have the newly redesigned Chrysler 300 that’s still available with … Continue reading →

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