Category: automobiles

  • 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

    Over a million MX-5 Miatas have been produced during the more than 30 years it has been on the road. The fun-to-drive Miata is plenty comfortable for two average size adults and its free-revving 181-horsepower 2.0-L gets you going quickly. And now Mazda is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with a new limited edition 100th Anniversary…

  • 2020 Audi A6 Allroad – Drive Review

    Audi has brought back the A6 Allroad. Yes it’s a station wagon. Adjustable air suspension gives it a car-like look and ride and yet allows for a bit of unpaved-road travel. A turbo 3.0-L V6 48-volt mild hybrid pumps out 335-horsepower. Check it out right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • Make a getaway in the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica

    My wife and I recently did what many American families are doing this summer, we drove and did not fly to a getaway vacation home.  For the six hour drive from our Chicago home to the northern reaches of Michigan’s lower peninsula a 2020 Chrysler Pacifica hauled us and our stuff. Our experience with the…

  • 2020 Jeep Compass – Drive Report

    The 2020 Jeep Compass has been updated with new colors and added equipment Compass pricing starts at $22,280. With the four models Jeep offers a broad selection of options that allow for personalization for every customer to equip his or her Compass exactly as they want for urban or suburban living or true outdoors adventure…

  • 2020 BMW M8 Competition Convertible – Drive Review

    Seats for four to experience the twin-turbocharged 4.4-L V8 with 600-HP that’s boosted to 617-HP on the M8 Competition. An 8-speed automatic drives the xDrive all-wheel drive system that is standard equipped. Zero to 60 is in a very quick 3.2 seconds, and one-tenth less in the Competition. Top speed is 155 mph with an…

  • 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia – Drive Review

    Alfa Romeo celebrated its 110th birthday in June. The storied Alfa brand has been delivering style and exclusivity that is exemplified by the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia. The premium midsize Giulia delivers comfort, luxury and sporty driving. Read more here. @1ChicagoCarGuy  

  • 2020 Ford Ranger – Drive Review

    There’s no vehicle more American than the Ford Ranger. The 2020 Ford Ranger is ranked Number One in the Cars.com’s 2020 American-Made Index. Now, three new dealer-installed Ford Performance accessory packages are available for the Ranger, adding off-road capability and style for outdoor adventures. Check it out here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Cadillac XT6 – Road Trip

    My wife and I recently took a road trip in the 2020 Cadillac XT6 on a long weekend getaway, like so many Americans will be doing this summer. It’s important to have the right vehicle to make for a not only safe but comfortable trip. The XT6 did the job. You can get my take…

  • 2021 Dodge High Horsepower

    The 2021 Dodge lineup is packed with muscle—8,950 horsepower worth of muscle. New is the 807-HP Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock, the 797-HP Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye and the 710-HP Durango SRT Hellcat. Dodge is dominating the American Horsepower Wars and the Brotherhood of Muscle is Strong. Read it. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid – First Drive

    The 2020 CR-V Hybrid is a new addition to the Honda lineup and the first electrified SUV from the Honda brand in America. It’s also a candidate for the 2021 North American Utility of the Year. Now Honda offers you a choice with the CR-V—-traditional gasoline engine or the hybrid. The Hybrid has more power,…