Category: new car review

  • 2016 #Kia #Optima – Pizzazz plus

     Are you in the market for a good looking midsize sedan that breaks the mold of all the look-alikes? The revamped 2016 Kia Optima just might do it for you. Check out my review and take a peak at the photos and video. They might just entice you to take a test drive along LSD…

  • In the News: Chicago Auto Show #CAS16, Top cars, Best interiors, Vehicle durability, NASCAR and more

    As we wrap up the third month of winter weather and start to think a bit about springtime. much is still happening in the auto world. We’re back to motors sports and lots of best-of picks. You can catch up with one click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 2016 #Ford Escape; well suited for the Windy City.

    The Ford Escape has been a favorite of many for quite a few years. The 2016 model is better than ever with plenty of choices to suite everyone’s wants and needs. The Escape is packed with high tech and has great road manners. Turbocharged engines are offered that give you good power and performance along…

  • 2016 #Honda Civic- the North American Car of the Year

     The 2016 Honda Civic, now in its 10th iteration, is all-new from the ground up. It’ll do well as a car for your commute into the city or perhaps you’re a reverse commuter and drive out of the city each day. It’s the new benchmark in the compact segment and offers driver-assistive technology that will…

  • 2016 #Fiat 500 Abarth

    Small but wicked. The Fiat 5oo Abarth is the pocket-rocket version of the iconic Cinquecento. It’s lots of fun to drive, handles like a go-kart, and is great for zipping around busy urban neighborhoods. The cabin is fairly decent size for two as long as you are not an NFL linebacker. Open the large rear…

  • 2016 #Volvo S60 T5 Inscription

     For 2016 Volvo now offers a stretched version of its S60 sedan. With 3 inches more wheelbase, rear seat legroom is, well, more luxurious. Volvo’s sporty and yet sophisticated approach to car design makes the S60 something to consider. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is offered in this five-seater with nice power, performance and fuel…

  • 2016 #Dodge Charger – Muscle at its Best

    The 2016 Dodge Charger offers many levels of punch. It has room for five and plenty of trunk space. After you drop the kids at school you can find an adrenalin rush from its powerful V6 or a choice of HEMI V8s. Click right here for my thoughts on this fun car from Dodge. @1ChicagoCar…

  • 2016 #Mazda CX-3; Fun, Frugal and Urban Friendly

     Earlier last year I drove the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 compact SUV at its national introduction in Los Angeles. I recently spent more time driving the CX-3, this time around the streets of Chicago. You can read my impressions right here and then decide for yourself if this new entry in the compact crossover field…