Monthly Archives: January 2016

In the News: World Car Awards, Toyota is No 1, Arizona Concours, F-150 Diesel, Monte Carlo Rally, Rolex 24 and recalls.

Posted on January 31, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

The northeast has dug out of the snow, we’re ready for Super Bowl, and motorsports season has started. And would you believe the DeLorean is making a comeback. Catch up on the week’s news in the auto world right here. … Continue reading →

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2016 #Fiat 500 Abarth

Posted on January 29, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Small but wicked. The Fiat 5oo Abarth is the pocket-rocket version of the iconic Cinquecento. It’s lots of fun to drive, handles like a go-kart, and is great for zipping around busy urban neighborhoods. The cabin is fairly decent size … Continue reading →

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In the News: #GM, #VW, #Ford, #Citroën, Green Car Awards, motorsports

Posted on January 25, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

While you folks on the east coast were preparing for Winter Storm Jonas to visit things kept happening in the auto world. Catch up on the news with a click right here while you take a break from digging out. … Continue reading →

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2016 #Volvo S60 T5 Inscription

Posted on January 20, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

 For 2016 Volvo now offers a stretched version of its S60 sedan. With 3 inches more wheelbase, rear seat legroom is, well, more luxurious. Volvo’s sporty and yet sophisticated approach to car design makes the S60 something to consider. Front-wheel … Continue reading →

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NAIAS recap, Car awards, $4B for no drivers, and more

Posted on January 17, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

The 2016 Detroit Auto Show made lots of news. New cars and trucks got some awards. The U.S. Government will spend money to let cars drive themselves. VW still has diesel problems and more news from last week in the … Continue reading →

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A DRIVE HOME: Lemay Museum, Tacoma to Detroit Auto Show

Posted on January 17, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Three vintage cars – a ’57 Chevy Nomad, a ’61 Chrysler 300G and a ’66 Mustang left their safe haven in the LeMay, America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, WA for a 2400-mile cross-country drive to help open the 2016 North … Continue reading →

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2016 #Dodge Charger – Muscle at its Best

Posted on January 16, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

The 2016 Dodge Charger offers many levels of punch. It has room for five and plenty of trunk space. After you drop the kids at school you can find an adrenalin rush from its powerful V6 or a choice of … Continue reading →

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Year- end auto sales wrap-up, CES, #NAIAS, VW Diesels, Motorsports starts up and more.

Posted on January 10, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

While you were recovering from the holiday break and the New Year’s celebration the auto industry kept making news. Have a quick read right here about all that went on in the first week of 2016. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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2016 #Mazda CX-3; Fun, Frugal and Urban Friendly

Posted on January 10, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

 Earlier last year I drove the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 compact SUV at its national introduction in Los Angeles. I recently spent more time driving the CX-3, this time around the streets of Chicago. You can read my impressions right … Continue reading →

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It’s show time: The Drive Home, NAIAS, CES, Chicago Auto Show, plus Gorilla Glass and more.

Posted on January 4, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Did you think last week would be a slow news week in the auto world? Well, it wasn’t that slow. Catch up on the latest happenings while you were on your holiday break and enjoying being with your family and … Continue reading →

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