Category: compact cars
-
VW in the hot seat, Mazda Miata race car, recalls of course, UAW and FCA and more.
We’re hot into baseball playoffs, college football, pro football, pro hockey, the NASCAR chase and more. Here’s a look at a bit of last week’s automotive headliners. Just click here for a look. @1ChicagoCarGuy
-
Bentley SUV, new Prius, #GT350tracktour, Bertone, Pininfarina and of course recalls
Yes, Labor Day has come and gone and summer is officially over. It’s football time and baseball playoffs are in the making. Check out last week’s auto industry top new stories right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
-
2016 Scion iA and iM. Two new cars to consider for the new, young driver in your family,
If you’ve got a new driver in your family they should be in a safe car with new technology and not the family decade-old hand-me-down. Take a look at the two new cars from Scion. The 2016 Scion iA or the iM may just fit the bill. They’re good value with prices under $20,000, offer…
-
2015 Volkswagen Golf R. Unleash your Rrrr with this wolf in sheeps clothing.
The 2015 VW Golf R is no doubt the ultimate pocket-rocket. Fast, fun, practical for hauling your family, and very big-city friendly with its compact exterior. The 2015 VW Golf family was named the North American Car of the Year and also the Motor Trend Car of the Year. The Golf R is the ultimate…
-
#ScioniA #ScioniM ; VW in the lead, Concept Vehicle of the Year, Best Back-to-School cars and more
Click here to catch up on much of the auto news you missed last week while on summer vacation. @1ChicagoCarGuy
-
2015 VW Golf TDI Clean Diesel. It just may be cheaper in the long run. @VW
Performance in more ways that one. The Golf TDI’s low fuel consumption combined with outstanding drivability is a tough combo to beat. In spite of higher purchase price it just may be cheaper in the long run. VW just set a new Guinness Book World record for low fuel consumption driving around all the lower-48…
-
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI – the original hot-hatch!
How about 210 turbocharged horsepower in a hot pocket-rocket with room for five and lots of cargo space to get you around a crowded city or the busy suburbs? The 2015 VW Golf GTI also comes in a 4-door so you can easily buckle your youngster into a car seat to take to day care and then…
-
2015 Toyota Yaris. Perfect for the ins and outs of Chicago.
Read my latest drive report right here on the 2015 Toyota Yaris. Short, spunky, economical and versatile, and it won’t take your whole paycheck. Click here for a read. @1ChicagoCarGuy
-
2015 Toyota Corolla: Over 40 million sold since 1966
Read my drive review of the 2015 Corolla right here. The Corolla is a high value well appointed compact that gets the job done if you are looking for good, safe and reliable transportation for you and your family. It’s not the most engaging car, but there are many folks who will be very satisfied with…
Chicago Car Guy 