Category: driver-assistance safety features

  • 2019 Toyota Avalon – Drive Review

    The Toyota Avalon has been extensively revamped for 2019. This in spite of ever-diminishing new vehicle buyer’s interests in sedans. And to stimulate more interest, Toyota has ramped up the Avalon’s looks and style giving it a more head-turning presence. A Hybrid with a net 215-horsepower from its 2.5-four-cylinder mated with a 650-volt electric motor…

  • 2019 GMC Terrain – Drive Report

    The new-for-2019 Terrain Black Edition is available on SLE & SLT for $795. The package includes: 19-inch gloss black aluminum wheels, darkened grille insert and black surround, black mirror caps, roof rails and additional exterior accents, and black exterior model and trim badging. It’s offered in five exterior colors: Ebony Twilight Metallic, Summit White, Graphite…

  • 2019 Volvo XC40 – Drive Review

    The new Volvo XC40 small SUV has been named the 2018 European Car of the Year ahead of the Geneva Motor Show last March in Switzerland. It is the first win of this prestigious award for Volvo Cars. The XC40 is also a semifinalist for the 2019 North American Utility of the Year and a…

  • 2019 Nissan Altima – First Drive

    Nissan has completely re-done the Altima for 2019. Now after 25 years on the U.S. market Nissan still sees a place for the Altima in its lineup. Even as many folks jump into SUVs, sedans still strike a cord with many buyers, especially younger buyers. I recently drove the new Altima at Nissan’s launch program.…

  • 2019 Subaru Ascent – First Drive

    Subaru has upped its game with an all-new 3-row SUV. The 2019 Subaru Ascent can be had with seating for seven or eight. With an all-new 260-HP 2.4-L turbo boxer engine it’ll tow up to 5,000lbs. It’s loaded with new tech, including EyeSight Assist and Trailer Stability Assist as well as a camera-based rear view…

  • 2019 Volkswagen Jetta – Drive Report

    A modified 2019 VW Jetta went 210.16 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats, setting a new record in the SCTA Blown Gas Coupe class. I drove a new, stock 2019 VW Jetta across lower Michigan and got 43 mpg, beating the EPA highway estimate of 40 mpg. And, I didn’t waste any time doing it.…

  • 2018 BMW X1

    The X1 is the entry to BMW’s X-series. Redesigned in 2016, it is unchanged for 2018 except for some option packaging revisions. The only power plant is a 228-horsepower 2.0-L turbocharged I-4 coupled to an 8-speed automatic. Read more on the X1 right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2019 GMC Sierra – First Drive Report

    On the invite of GMC I drove the all-new 2019 GMC Sierra full-size pickup in St.Johns, Newfoundland and the surrounding area. Different by design and different to meet customer demands, the GMC Sierra with its top-of-the-line Denali sub-brand intends to take a bigger share of the big pickup business. Read more on the new GMC…

  • 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack – Drive Review

    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 more detail for your consideration. Click here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2018 BMW X2 – Drive Report

    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 as a 5-door hatchback. For the urban-type the X2 makes for a nice set of…