Monthly Archives: February 2016

In the News: Chicago Auto Show #CAS16, Top cars, Best interiors, Vehicle durability, NASCAR and more

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

As we wrap up the third month of winter weather and start to think a bit about springtime. much is still happening in the auto world. We’re back to motors sports and lots of best-of picks. You can catch up … Continue reading →

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2016 #Ford Explorer – Taking you further

Posted on February 24, 2016 by

Twenty five years after the first Explorer hit the market the new 2016 is better than ever. Gone are the big V8s. Now it’s a turbocharged four and a couple V6s, one with twin-turbos. The AWD system has terrain management, … Continue reading →

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2016 Bentley Mulsanne Speed

Posted on February 22, 2016 by

My colleague Henny Hemmes, who lives in the Netherlands, first got to be driven as a rear seat passenger and then drive herself in this gorgeous $338,000 Bentley. Read Henny’s experience right here with one mouse click. @1ChicagoCarGuy  

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In the News: Auto News Factoids of the Week

Posted on February 21, 2016 by

Being Green; the top pickup; gasoline delivery while you work; mini-Tesla; pot-hole protection; self-driving cars and hackers; recalls; it’s NASCAR time again, and more. Just click right here to catch up on last week’s key happenings in the auto industry. … Continue reading →

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2016 #Lincoln MKX – almost self driving

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

New vehicles today, and not just high-end vehicles, have lots of new technology features that are available to help assist the driver to keep her or him along with their passengers out of harms way. The 2016 Lincoln MKX is … Continue reading →

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2016 Chicago Auto Show #CAS16

Posted on February 14, 2016 by

 The Chicago Auto Show runs this week from Feb 13 to 21. Here’s a little run-down on some CARS you will not want to miss. Just click here to read. Also, my colleagues Steve and Thom put together some thoughts on … Continue reading →

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In the News – auto industry post-Super Bowl happenings

Posted on February 14, 2016 by

Have a look with one mouse-click right here to catch up on the goings-on while you were recovering from the big party and what your Super Bowl team did or did not do. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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