Category: automobiles

  • 2016 Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 – Drive & Review

    It just might make a lot of sense to opt for the diesel engine now available on the Range Rover Sport. It’s only $2000 more on a vehicle that’s already in the $60 to $70K range. Fuel economy and pulling power are the big pluses for a diesel. Also, the long driving range of the…

  • 2017 Audi A4 – First Drive

    Audi has revamped the A4 for 2017. It’s larger, lighter, and roomier with the 2.o-L turbo now putting put 252HP. Technology abounds with lots of driver-assistance safety features.  A new A4 Ultra with a tuned-for-efficiency 190HP 2.0-L turbo is well suited for the hypermiler. The interior is delightful in this premium sedan. Read more about…

  • 2017 Nissan Pathfinder- First drive review

    Nissan’s 7-passenger Pathfinder has gotten a mid-cycle refresh for 2017. There’s more horsepower and torque from the 3.5-Liter V6 and towing capacity is now up to 6000 lbs.  The outside has become a bit more SUV-ish and the inside is more refined and comfortable. And there’s more safety for your family too. Catch up on…

  • 2016 Honda Civic Coupe – Drive & Review

     Honda’s Civic is all new for 2016 and was named the North American Car of the Year. I recently test drove the Civic 2-door coupe with the 174 HP turbo engine. Coupes offer a sense or personal style and expression. The Civic’s crisp exterior design and revamped interior cabin adds some style of its own.…

  • 2017 Nissan Armada – First Look

    We drove the all-new, full-size, eight-seat 2017 Nissan Armada around the hills and highways of California’s central coast. The Armada has been extensively updated for 2017 and is now a good looking viable contender in the big-sized SUV market. It’ll be on sale soon. Click right here to read more on what the Armada is…

  • 2016 BMW 330e – Drive & Review

    It’s not a boring hybrid. BMW’s new-for-2016 330e plug-in hybrid kicks out 248 total system horsepower and will scoot to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds. And yet it can give you 14 miles of pure electric driving and also cruise up to 75mph just on battery power. It’s bit pricier than the other 3-series sedans…

  • #NissanYearoftheTruck

    I was truckin’ this week driving three of Nissan’s new 2017 light trucks – Armada, Pathfinder and Titan. Over a two-day time period in the western U.S., the Nissan Adventure Drive included the highways and byways of the countryside as well as some off-road trails. Nissan’s overall car and truck sales are up a touch…

  • 2016.5 Mazda CX-5 – Drive & Review

    Mazda did some content realigning on the 2016 1/2 CX-5. It’s still quite a nice compact SUV and will suite anyone who likes to drive just for the sake of driving. My full write-up is here to read. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2017 Kia Sportage – Drive & Review

    All-new for 2017, the fourth-generation Kia Sportage 5-passenger compact CUV has been nicely refreshed and updated. There’s lots of upscale features and equipment available  including new driver-assistanc safety technology. This cute-ute will work well in a big city or a cozy suburb. Just click here to get more details and read my full write-up. @1ChicagoCarGuy…

  • In the News- Mazda diesel?, SUV Headlights, GM Switchgate, Tesla questions, Concours of America, buy Pickup stamps and more.

    We’re half way through the 2016 baseball season marked by the All-Star game.  News is still happening around the world in the auto industry that affects car buyers and drivers. Catch up on what you missed with just a quick mouse-click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy