Category: new car review
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The all-new, very sporty 2016 Mazda CX-3 small crossover SUV. #DrivingMatters
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spend almost an entire day driving the very-new 2016 Mazda CX-3. A small crossover SUV that will fit very well into an urban-living young couple’s life or, as well, an active lifestyle empty nester’s life. Read my first-drive report with lots of details on Mazda’s new entry…
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2015 Volkswagen Golf R. Unleash your Rrrr with this wolf in sheeps clothing.
The 2015 VW Golf R is no doubt the ultimate pocket-rocket. Fast, fun, practical for hauling your family, and very big-city friendly with its compact exterior. The 2015 VW Golf family was named the North American Car of the Year and also the Motor Trend Car of the Year. The Golf R is the ultimate…
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2015 Ford Mustang Convertible. Drop the top and cruise the open road.
Today’s convertibles are pretty comfortable. No more rain leaks, less noise, and insulated tops. Read my take on the iconic 2015 Ford Mustang. Now with a choice of three engines ranging from 300HP to 435HP. Just click here and start to dream about cruising the back roads with the wind in you hair. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 Hyundai Tucson raises the bar in the compact SUV market.
We drove the all-new 2016 Hyundai Tucson compact SUV this week. Lots of refinement make the new Tucson an extremely viable contender in the very hot compact SUV market. Tucson is priced starting at $22,700. Read my complete drive report right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 Acura ILX – drive a luxury class award contender.
The 2016 Acura ILX is a contender to be named the North American Car of the Year and also the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Family Vehicle of the Year. A luxury-class sedan that’s worthy of your consideration. Read my drive review here. As an add on to this posting, the entire Acura sedan line-up…
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2015 VW Golf TDI Clean Diesel. It just may be cheaper in the long run. @VW
Performance in more ways that one. The Golf TDI’s low fuel consumption combined with outstanding drivability is a tough combo to beat. In spite of higher purchase price it just may be cheaper in the long run. VW just set a new Guinness Book World record for low fuel consumption driving around all the lower-48…
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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 Chrysler Town & Country; the only luxury minivan.
Seating for seven, loads of cargo space, easy to get in and out, convenient power sliding doors and liftgate, decent fuel economy and good for a road trip. The minivan market is not what it once was with everyone loving SUVs. The Chrysler Town & Country together with its sibling Dodge Caravan make up more…
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Thinking about a new car with a high fun-factor. Get a convertible.
Convertibles are not what they once were. These days they are comfortable, safe and easy to use. Here’s a more comprehensive look at what makes convertibles very viable to consider today. Bring a little fun into the family. Just click here to have a read. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2015 Chevrolet Trax; City-smart and connected.
With the utility of an SUV and agility of a compact car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax is a city-smart vehicle ready for almost any adventure. Packed with the technology city dwellers depend on for their connected lifestyles – including 4G LTE Wi-Fi and Siri Eyes Free – Trax is also an efficient performer, with a…
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