Category Archives: pony cars

2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat – Driven

Posted on May 30, 2017 by urbandriverchicago

707-horsepower is a bit much. However, the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat can be tame enough for daily street drives. On the weekend you can head to your favorite motorsports club and wring it out. And now there’s a Demon … Continue reading →

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Collectors’ Car Garage – Chicago Winter Storage Special

Posted on October 24, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Collectors’ Car Garage – Chicago is featuring a Winter Storage Special, which will provide a six-month discounted storage rate in their 300 car, climate controlled facility. Bennett Logan, General Manager says, “The CCG Building is a blend of a museum … Continue reading →

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2016 Ford Mustang GT – 435HP moving you fast.

Posted on October 11, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Its base price is $36,300. Add some goodies and this yellow cruiser hit $43,765. Actually that’s a pretty good deal for all the performance the 2016 Mustang GT delivers. Whether it be your daily commute, a weekend road trip or … Continue reading →

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In the News: Automatic braking, NY Auto Show, Gen-Z wants cars, diesel engine here to stay and more.

Posted on March 20, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Happy Spring! Your March Madness bracket is probably already busted. Turn your attention to the world of autos and don’t miss the up-to-date news. Just click you mouse right here to get caught up. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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In the News: Jeep’s 75th, V8 muscle, Amelia concours, new Pacifica, and of course, VW.

Posted on March 14, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

March madness is here and the auto industry keeps making news. Catch up on what you missed last week with just one click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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#MCACN2015 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago.

Posted on November 30, 2015 by urbandriverchicago

   It was a bit snowy but I was among the many who made their way to the Stephenson Convention Center in Rosemont for the 2015 running of this show. The largest of its kind in the country, the show … Continue reading →

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New #Caddy XT5, #GM diesel trucks top mpg, more VW, more recalls, Google car drives too slow.

Posted on November 15, 2015 by urbandriverchicago

 Here’s my recap of last week’s news in the auto world. Google’s self-driving car got pulled over; GM’s midsize pickups top the mpg charts; new Caddy shown in Dubai and new Buick to come from China;  Honda and Mazda get … Continue reading →

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2016 Updates for the Ford Mustang

Posted on November 4, 2015 by urbandriverchicago

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 … Continue reading →

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