Category: fuel economy
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2015 Audi A3 TDI – thoughts and views
My Michigan colleague Thom Cannell shares his views and opinion on the new Audi A3 sedan and its TDI diesel engine. Also check out his thoughts on the recent diesel scandal that has embraced the VW Group and its various brands that use the same engine. Just click here and have quick read. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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Two new vehicles from #Toyota – 2016 Prius and 2016 RAV4
Toyota recently held media introductions and driving programs in Southern California for two of its new vehicles, the Prius and the RAV4. Two of my colleagues were on hand for these and I want to bring you their first-hand reports. You can read about the new Prius from my Netherlands-based colleague Henny Hemmes who had…
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New #Caddy XT5, #GM diesel trucks top mpg, more VW, more recalls, Google car drives too slow.
Here’s my recap of last week’s news in the auto world. Google’s self-driving car got pulled over; GM’s midsize pickups top the mpg charts; new Caddy shown in Dubai and new Buick to come from China; Honda and Mazda get awards, and more. Just click here and have a read. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 #Chevrolet Colorado Diesel
Chevrolet is just introducing a 2.8-L diesel engine in its mid-size Colorado pickup. Rated at 31mpg highway in EPA tests, that will give you up to 651 miles of driving on a tank of fuel. Chevy says it’s America’s most fuel efficient pickup. Costing about $3700 more than a comparably equipped V6 model, the diesel…
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Some musings on recent travel in France.
I recently spent ten days taking-in the French culture. Here’s some thoughts on getting around. Just click here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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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
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VW Diesel scandal, Sonata Recall, Ford GT, Popemobile, Apple’s car project, Cascada Pricing
Baseball season is winding down and football is back in swing. The auto world has a lot of balls in the air too. Just click here for a quick overview of last week’s happenings. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2015 #Toyota #Prius c – you can get high mpg in lower speed driving.
Great for the city. Small on the outside, not bad on the inside, low fuel consumption, an OK cost to buy if you do a lot of city stop and go driving. I average 53 mpg in mostly city driving mixed in with a bit on the highway. Read my review here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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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
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2015 #Lexus ES 350 with a bit on what’s new for 2016.
Lexus offers two quite different entry-luxury sedans that are intended to satisfy two different buyers. The IS and the ES. Both are very nice cars. Which one could be for you? Take a look at my take on the ES right here with just one mouse click. Scroll down a bit and you will find…
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