Monthly Archives: August 2018

2019 Dodge Challenger Ups the Horsepower Game

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

From the 305-HP V6 to the 797-HP Hellcat Redeye, the 2019 Dodge Challenger seeks to thrill and make driving more fun than ever. Catch up on what’s new right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy Advertisements

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2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack – Drive Review

Posted on August 15, 2018 by

Save the wagons! Not everyone wants an SUV. VW’s Golf Alltrack “raised wagon” has lots of room for people and things, has some moderate unpaved road capability and is compact on the outside for ease of big-city living. Here’s some … Continue reading →

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Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

The inaugural Concours d’Elegance at Copshaholm takes place Saturday August 11 in South Bend, Indiana. The new event calls itself “the premier celebration of automotive design and styling in Northern Indiana” and is hosted by the Studebaker National Museum. It … Continue reading →

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2018 BMW X2 – Drive Report

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

BMW added another Sport Activity Vehicle to their X-Series lineup with the new 2018 X2 xDrive28i. Based on the same platform as the more utilitarian X1, the X2 is very car-like. So much so, I want to refer to it … Continue reading →

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2018 Audi Q5 – Drive Review

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

New platform, more performance, more efficient Quattro AWD system, more interior room all define the 2018 Audi Q5. The editors at Autotrader praised the all-new 2018 Q5 for its styling and sportiness in the crossover segment and named it one … Continue reading →

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Mopar Performance Dodge Durango SRT 392

Posted on August 2, 2018 by

A recent trip to Denver had me behind the wheel of a Mopar-ized 2018 Dodge Durango SRT 392. Mopar Performance parts installed on this Durango included a black racing stripe down the center, a performance exhaust kit and lowering springs. … Continue reading →

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