Category: luxury SUV
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In the News: Much on #Mazda Miata, NY Auto Show, World Car Awards, Nissan-Renault, F1 and more.
The last major auto show of the season opened this week in NYC. Lots of news on World Car Awards with the Mazda Miata MX-5 getting a couple and Mazda also announcing the new MX-5 RF. Is the Renault Twizy coming to the U.S.? Gas prices are on the climb. Check out the Lincoln Navigator…
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2016 #Ford Explorer – Taking you further
Twenty five years after the first Explorer hit the market the new 2016 is better than ever. Gone are the big V8s. Now it’s a turbocharged four and a couple V6s, one with twin-turbos. The AWD system has terrain management, just like that high-priced British marque. With seating for six or seven it may be…
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2016 #Lincoln MKX – almost self driving
New vehicles today, and not just high-end vehicles, have lots of new technology features that are available to help assist the driver to keep her or him along with their passengers out of harms way. The 2016 Lincoln MKX is an example of what you can get in the way of driver-assitance features. Have a…
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2016 #Lexus RX 350 and 450h
Lexus now has in dealer showrooms the extensively updated 2016 RX 350 and 450h luxury crossover SUVs. With more aggressive styling, a very comfortable interior, increased passenger and cargo room, and improved fuel economy, they are worth a look if you are in the market. Click here for my drive report on the new 2016…
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2015 Range Rover Sport SVR – 550HP of SUV fun.
Have you seen the new James Bond film “Spectre” with the staring role of a few Land Rover vehicles? The 550HP Range Rover Sport SVR is one of them. It’s fast, fun, can haul the family and lots of stuff, and handle the worst that off-road driving can throw at it. Read my write-up on…
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NACTOY finalists. September sales, more on VW, a new Checker cab, Tony Stewart retiring
MLB playoffs are being defined; NCAA football has us partying, or not; the NFL is at it. Here’s what happened last week in the automotive world. A few did-bits to keep you in the loop. Just click 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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The 2015 #Nissan #Murano; one very stylish SUV.
With room for five plus lots of stuff, the V6 powered all-new 2015 Nissan Murano might just fit very well into your household. There’s NASA-inspired seats and lots of on-board technology. Read my drive report and get more details on the Nissan Murano with one click here. @1ChicagoCar Guy
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2015 @Ford Expedition. More power, more torque and better MPG.
The Ford Expedition has been refreshed a bit for 2015. The big change for this full size SUV is under the hood with no more V8 but now a twin turbocharged 3.5-L EcoBoost V6. It’ll haul a 9200 pound trailer and carry up to eight people. Read my drive review right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2015 Lincoln MKC: A formidable luxury compact SUV
Luxury can by had in small packages. The very well equipped Lincoln MKC offers distinctive styling and excellent interior comfort. Luxury features, up to 285 HP and city-friendly features like park assist and a rear view camera provide for a unique driving experience. Have a click here for my full review. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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