Category: new car review

  • First Look 2016 Lamborghini Huracán LP580-2

    At the recent Los Angeles Auto Show media previews my Netherlands-based colleague Henny Hemmes was at the exclusive reveal of this new Lambo. You can read her thoughts on this new 572HP Italian exotic right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 2016 #Nissan Maxima – the 4-door sports car

    The eight iteration of Nissan’s four door sports car, the Maxima, is better than ever. On sale since this past summer, the 300HP V6 powered Maxima is comfortable making its way around the streets of Chicago or winding along some two-lane country road. The outside looks will grab your attention and on the inside it’s…

  • On the track with the 2016 #Buick #Regal GS

    Buick recently held a driving session for some local auto writers with the Buick Regal GS at Autobahn Country Club located in the Chicago western suburb of  Joliet. We drove the north road-race circuit as well as an autocross course. The Regal GS has pretty good chops when it comes to performance driving. Read more…

  • 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…

  • 2016 Updates for the Ford Mustang

    Ford has made a few tweaks on the ’16 Mustang. I recently drove a coupe and earlier this year drove a convertible. I also had a fun time with the Shelby GT350 and GT350R at Road America. Here’s my latest that includes mention of the documentary film “A Faster Horse” which is about the development…

  • 2016 #Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition

    The iconic Jeep Wrangler is the vehicle to have if you are planning an off-road adventure anywhere in the mountains, fields, streams or desert. The Willy Wheeler Edition is just one of many offerings by Jeep that will suit your style and give you the woodsman, or woods-woman for that matter, look. Check out my…

  • 2016 Honda Pilot #Honda

    All-new for 2016, the Honda Pilot has received a much-needed major redesign. This three-row SUV now deserves a good look by anyone in need of lots of room and space for hauling people and cargo. Read my review of the 2016 Honda Pilot here. By the way, the 2016 Honda Pilot is a nominee for…

  • 2016 Honda HR-V

    The small crossover segment is getting crowded with choices. This is good for new vehicle shoppers with plenty of options at hand. The all-new Honda HR-V is priced starting just above $19,000 and deserves a good look. Click here for details and some of my thoughts on this all-new entry from Honda. @1ChicagoCarGuy