Category: driver-assistance safety features

  • 2018 Subaru Crosstrek – Drive Report

    Subaru has become a bigger player in the U.S. market selling just about 648,000 vehicles last year. They’ve gone from being the darling of the New England states to a bi-coastal player. The Crosstrek compact-ute is all-new for 2018 with a much refined chassis and body structure and a bit more power. Driver-assistance safety features…

  • 2018 Toyota C-HR – Drive Report

    Toyota’s C-HR compact crossover is very much a car-like 5-door hatchback. It’s front-drive only and has car-like ground clearance. That said, I think it’s a great choice for a new, young teen driver. The C-HR offers good value for the money and a good level of driver-assistant safety features that are so important for that…

  • 2018 Mazda CX-9 – Drive Report

    Mazda is moving into the premium space with more luxurious interiors and delivering on overall owner satisfaction. The 2018 CX-9 has added semi-automated safety features and G-Vectoring Control for enhanced handling. Prices start at $32,130 and go up into the $40s. Read more right here with just one click. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2018 Kia Stinger – First Drive

    The all-new 2018 Kia Stinger 4-door sportback  is a new entry in the market that can go head-to-head against other Euro – grand tourers like the Audi S5 Sportback, both the BMW 440i Grand Coupe and 640i Grand Coupe, and the Porsche Panamera. However Kia says the Stringer GT has a lower starting price, better…

  • 2018 Volvo XC60 – Drive Review

    Redesigned for 2018. One of three finalists in the running to be named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year. Luxury, comfort, beauty and performance all can be found in the 2018 Volvo XC60. Volvo says the new XC60 is one of the safest cars ever made. Prices start at $41,500. Read more right here.…

  • 2018 Hyundai Sonata – Drive Review

    The 5-passenger, front-wheel drive Sonata has been redesigned for 2018. It’s offered in a number of models with different powertrains—Sonata, Sonata 2.0T, Sonata Eco, Sonata Hybrid and Sonata Plug-in Hybrid. I recently drove the 2018 Sonata Limited powered by a 185-HP 2.4-L 4-cylinder. There are many good choices in the midsize sedan segment. The Sonata fits in…

  • 2018 Genesis G80 Sport – Drive Review

    The new-for-2018 Genesis G80 Sport in all-wheel drive configuration is priced to start at $57,750. The G80 Sport is well appointed and is powered by a 365 HP twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 mated to an eight-speed sport tuned automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is also available. I drove the G80 Sport in the city, on the highway…

  • 2018 Chevrolet Traverse – Drive Report

    The three-row 2018 Chevrolet Traverse midsize SUV is all-new with more room, more power and less weight. The Traverse can seat up to eight with more rear passenger legroom that makes for a comfortable drive. Prices start at $29,980 and go up to $52,100 plus the $945 destination charge. Plenty of cargo room combined with the…

  • 2018 BMW M550i – Drive Report

    The world’s most successful business sedan, the BMW 5-series, was redesigned in 2017 with more room and more technology. Now, new for 2018, BMW added the M550i with a 456-horsepower V8 coupled to BMW’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive with rear-wheel bias and a M Performance chassis. The M550i is fast and pricey. If your tempted have…

  • 2018 Kia Rio – Drive Report

    The 2018 Kia Rio is dynamic, stylish, and capable. Offered in the choice of a 4-door sedan or a 5-door hatchback. It’s equally at home in the urban jungle or out on the open road. Sedan pricing starts at $13,900 and the 5-door hatchback starts at $14,200. Read more right here. @1ChicagoCarguy