Category Archives: recalls

In the News- Mazda diesel?, SUV Headlights, GM Switchgate, Tesla questions, Concours of America, buy Pickup stamps and more.

Posted on July 17, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

We’re half way through the 2016 baseball season marked by the All-Star game.  News is still happening around the world in the auto industry that affects car buyers and drivers. Catch up on what you missed with just a quick … Continue reading →

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In the News: Tesla failure , Lincoln comes to you, VW settles, sales are slowing, what’s most-American and more.

Posted on July 3, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

2016 is half over and yet every week brings more news and updates in the auto industry. Keep up to date on what might affect you. Catch up on last week’s top auto news right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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In the News: King Kia, Brexit, Viper exit, VW pays up, LeMans, and more.

Posted on June 26, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Summer has officially arrived and we’re hot and heavy into motorsports from F1 to IndyCar to NHRA to NASCAR to LeMans. Next week we’ll see what happened at Pikes Peak. Auto shows from Concours to Cars & Coffee are happening … Continue reading →

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In the News: Auto Hall of Fame, Le Mans, BMW turns 100, VW goes EV plus more.

Posted on June 20, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

While we celebrate all the fathers, here’s a quick summary of some of the top news in the auto world. The hot summer is rolling across the U.S. and the news in the auto industry is often times just as … Continue reading →

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In the News: Best midsize cars, VLF Destino, LAPD goes EV, much on motorsports, and more.

Posted on June 13, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

How was your week? Mine had me learning about America’s Cup foiling catamarans, visiting Chicago’s Rise & Drive and checking out the Mecom Motorcycle auction. Catch up on the automotive news of the week right here with one click. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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In the News: New car sales down but MPG up, little interest in self-drivers, killer air bags, Indy 500 and F1

Posted on June 5, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

If you’re reading this you survived the Memorial Day weekend. Great. Keep up the good work. Catch up on that end-of-May auto world news right here. Just a click of your mouse will do it…..right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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In the News: 100th Indy 500, no more Verano, Ford’s high mpg, MAMA Spring Rally #MAMA16SR

Posted on May 31, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

With motorsports taking front and center on this Memorial Day weekend everything else plays second-fiddle. Catch up on the news you missed while at the backyard BBQ with one click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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In the News: GM’s mpg error, driverless big rigs, #Maven expands, 10 Coolest cars, Formula 1 history and more.

Posted on May 22, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

Summer weather seems to be finally arriving and Memorial Day party planning is underway. The airport TSA lines are a pain. Are you thinking road trip instead? The auto industry never fails to keep making news. Catch up on what went … Continue reading →

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In the News: #SiennaTuned, Chevys for the young, Verano tbd, Tesla, Apple car, VW 3.0 Diesel fix, more recalls, and F1 goes faster.

Posted on May 15, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

The Cubs and the Sox are hot; Yankees not so much. Maybe summer will arrive when hockey is over. Graduation congratulations to all those hard working students. Auto industry news is always interesting. Check out what went on last week … Continue reading →

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In the News: April sales, roof racks use gas, Chevy Bolt driverless taxi, Google and Chrysler, more Takata bad air bags and Ford GT wins.

Posted on May 9, 2016 by urbandriverchicago

 Spring has sprung. Car sales are still climbing. Driverless cars are coming whether we want them or not. VW is pushing EVs. And, there’s always more recalls. Catch up on last week’s automotive news with one click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

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