Category: new car review

  • 2015-2016 #Kia Sedona – a very convenient minivan

    Yes the hot ticket right now is an SUV or Crossover, whether midsize or compact depending on your hauling needs. The Kia Sedona, all-new for 2015 and tweaked a bit for 2016 is a very good hauler. It’s packed full of convenience. And, it does everything very well. It’s probably better for you if you…

  • 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

  • 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…

  • 2016 #Hyundai Veloster Rally Edition

     With its exclusive Matte Blue paint, a limited production run of just 1,200 units and a significant fun-to-drive quotient, the Rally Edition of Hyundai’s Veloster might just be your hot ticket for weekend back-road motoring. Read about the Rally Edition’s unique features and equipment and some of my thoughts on this little hot rod right…

  • 2016 #BMW 7-Series. First drive report.

    Along with other invited Chicago-area auto writers, back in early July my colleague Thom Cannel and I got an in-person look and product overview on the all-new 2016 BMW 7-series that will go on sale on October 24 in the U.S. Click here for Thom’s overview. The first on-the-road drives took place recently and our…

  • 2015-2016 Toyota Avalon. A lot of car for the money

    The Toyota Avalon is a lot of car; amazingly spacious; performs very well; delivers high quality; lots of comfort; everything a significant percentage of car buyers in the traditional full-size segment are looking for. The 2016 Avalon will get some freshening on the outside, new wheels and updated suspension tuning. Read my full drive report…

  • 2015-2016 Lexus IS 350 F-sport. F for fun!

    Lexus’ entry sedan is the IS model. Step up to the higher-powered IS 350, add the F-Sport package and you are in for a comfortable ride around town and a lot of fun on the open roads. Give a read of my latest drive report right here. There’s even a video to see the IS…

  • 2016 Scion iA and iM. Two new cars to consider for the new, young driver in your family,

    If you’ve got a new driver in your family they should be in a safe car with new technology and not the family decade-old hand-me-down. Take a look at the two new cars from Scion. The 2016 Scion iA or the iM may just fit the bill. They’re good value with prices under $20,000, offer…

  • 2016 Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickup

    My colleague Steve Purdy covered the introduction of the extensively redesigned 2016 Toyota Tacoma. This mid-size pickup may just be your cup-of-tea to get the job done in a crowded city. Not as unwieldy as a full-size pickup, the mid-size Tacoma has been given more off-road prowess while still keeping its on-road ability. Give Steve’s…

  • 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