Month: May 2016
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In the News: 100th Indy 500, no more Verano, Ford’s high mpg, MAMA Spring Rally #MAMA16SR
With motorsports taking front and center on this Memorial Day weekend everything else plays second-fiddle. Catch up on the news you missed while at the backyard BBQ with one click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 Nissan Altima – Drive Report
For 2016, the Altima has gotten a significant mid-cycle refreshing and now offers new driver-assistance safety technology. The 2016 Altima, Nissan’s biggest selling model, is also a candidate for the Midwest Automotive Media Association’s (MAMA) Family Vehicle of the Year award. Take a better look at this nice looking four-door right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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In the News: GM’s mpg error, driverless big rigs, #Maven expands, 10 Coolest cars, Formula 1 history and more.
Summer weather seems to be finally arriving and Memorial Day party planning is underway. The airport TSA lines are a pain. Are you thinking road trip instead? The auto industry never fails to keep making news. Catch up on what went on last week with a click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 Nissan Sentra – Drive Report
The Sentra has been around for about 30 years. Now for 2016 the 7th-generation Sentra has been freshened on the outside and inside. New driver-assistance safety technology is also offered. Forward collision warning with emergency braking and intelligent cruise control are well worth the investment. The Sentra is a high-value, good looking compact sedan that […]
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In the News: #SiennaTuned, Chevys for the young, Verano tbd, Tesla, Apple car, VW 3.0 Diesel fix, more recalls, and F1 goes faster.
The Cubs and the Sox are hot; Yankees not so much. Maybe summer will arrive when hockey is over. Graduation congratulations to all those hard working students. Auto industry news is always interesting. Check out what went on last week right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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Toyota #SiennaTuned wins its class in the 2016 One Lap of America
Competing in Brock Yates’ One Lap of America is on many car enthusiasts bucket list. The race is the successor to the Cannonball Sea-to-Shining-Sea Memorial Dash, and served as inspiration for the Cannonball Run movies, becoming a pop culture staple. Two Toyota Sienna minivan concepts, the R-Tuned and the SE+, took to tracks all over the Mid-West […]
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2016 Jeep Renegade – Cool and Capable
One of the coolest vehicles around for under $18,000 according to KBB and, in my view, perfectly suited for that new teen driver in the family. This roomy runabout offers the newest in safety technology and equipment to help keep any young driver and friends safe. Check out my write-up on the 2016 Jeep Renegade […]
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2016 Subaru Legacy – flying off dealer lots
Yes, the 2016 Subaru Legacy all-wheel drive mid-size sedan is a hot commodity and sells very quickly. It’s roomy, comfortable, has low fuel consumption especially for an all-wheel drive car and is chock full of driver-assitance features that may just save you from a fender-bender. Read my review of the Legacy right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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In the News: April sales, roof racks use gas, Chevy Bolt driverless taxi, Google and Chrysler, more Takata bad air bags and Ford GT wins.
Spring has sprung. Car sales are still climbing. Driverless cars are coming whether we want them or not. VW is pushing EVs. And, there’s always more recalls. Catch up on last week’s automotive news with one click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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Chicago: @RiseandDrive 2016 kickoff
On a grey Sunday morning Rise & Drive, now in its third year, had its 2016 kickoff at its new location at Collectors’ Car Garage. At this free event you see not only vintage classics, sports cars , muscle cars, exotics and microcars, but also hot rods and custom cars. The May 1 event drew […]
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