Category Archives: automobiles

2021 Cadillac Escalade – Drive Review

Posted on November 28, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The Escalade is all new for 2021 riding on a new platform with longer wheelbase and an independent rear suspension. It’s completely redone in and out with a bold and elegant exterior plus a luxurious interior.  New on the Escalade … Continue reading →

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2021 Hyundai Elantra and Elantra Hybrid – First Drive

Posted on November 24, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The all-new seventh-generation Elantra compact sedan is based on a new vehicle platform with longer wheelbase, wider stance, and a lower roofline. The four-door coupe-like look follows what Hyundai calls “Parametric Dynamics” design theme. I drove the 2021 Elantra and … Continue reading →

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2021 Volkswagen Atlas – Drive Report

Posted on November 18, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

VW’s Atlas is a great value and delivers on what you buy an SUV for….plenty of room for people and cargo. The 2021 Atlas seven-seat SUV has an upgraded interior and an exterior with bolder front and rear styling. VW … Continue reading →

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2020 Corvette Stingray – Drive Review

Posted on November 17, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The Stingray has impressive performance creds. Acceleration is breathtaking. The mid-engine layout provides for a chassis design engineered for outstanding handling with its rear weight bias. The new 2020 Corvette Stingray offers a ton of performance for the dollar and … Continue reading →

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2020 Mini Cooper SE – drive review

Posted on November 6, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 MINI Cooper SE 3-door hatch is the automaker’s first all-electric model. With a price tag starting at $29,900 the SE has an EPA-rated driving range of 110 miles per charge. The MINI Cooper SE drives like an electric … Continue reading →

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2020 Ford Edge ST – Drive Review

Posted on October 30, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The Ford Performance Team put their fingerprint on the Ford Edge. Now you can haul stuff really fast. Edge ST features a specially tuned 335hp 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine. With 380 lb.-ft. of torque, a quick-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission … Continue reading →

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2020 Cadillac CT5 – Drive Review

Posted on October 23, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 Cadillac CT5 is offered in Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport trim levels, as well as the higher performance V-Series CT5-V. Under the hood you can have a 237hp 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder, a 335hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 or the … Continue reading →

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2020 Aston Martin Vantage – Drive Report

Posted on October 16, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

Yes it’s a proper driver’s car. The 2020 Aston Martin Vantage with its 503hp 4.0L twin turbo V8 and mid rear-mounted 8-speed automatic has near perfect 50:50 weight distribution. Style, panache, premium features and performance doesn’t come cheap. But you … Continue reading →

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2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost – Drive Review

Posted on October 9, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 Ford Mustang Ecoboost has 310hp coming from its 2.3L 4-cylinder to get you down the road. A new High Performance Package boosts that to 330hp. The days are long gone of low-performing entry level sport cars. The new … Continue reading →

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2020 Cadillac CT4-V – Drive Review

Posted on October 3, 2020 by urbandriverchicago

The 2020 Cadillac CT4 model lineup consists of the Luxury, Premium Luxury and Sport trims powered by a 237hp turbo 2.0L turbo. The Premium Luxury is also available with a 309hp turbo 2.7L. At the top sites the V-series with … Continue reading →

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