Category: sporty cars

  • 2018 BMW M240i – Drive Report

    Perhaps a more practical choice over a two-seater, the BMW M240i is a very fun car for the driving enthusiast. There’s plenty of room for two and a back seat for some stuff or little ones. Low to mid 4-second times to 60 MPH come from this nicely proportioned coupe with 335 HP. There’s also…

  • 2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF – Drive Report

    Mazda’s 2017 Miata MX-5 RF, the retractable fastback, functions quite well around Chicagoland. Push the switch for the top and it’s down, or up, in 13 seconds. That makes things pretty convenient for buzzing around in the open air and then easily securing the MX-5 when parked. The trunk is roomy enough for hauling groceries,…

  • 2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport – Drive Report

    A new pocket-rocket has arrived courtesy of Hyundai. The 2017 Elantra Sport with a 201-HP turbo 1.6 liter and either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed direct shift automated dual clutch transmission provides the new found fun in the auto market. The Elantra has received some structural, chassis, brake and tire changes to help keep…

  • 2017 Infiniti Q60 – Drive Report

    The 2017 Infiniti Q60 4-passenger coupe is all-new and now has three engine outputs to choose from–208-HP, 300-HP or 400-HP. Rear-wheel or all-wheel drive can be had and there’s lots of hi-tech driver-assistance safety features that will help keep you out of trouble. It’s good looking too, and turns heads as you motor around. The…

  • 2017 Fiat 124 Spider – Drive Report

    Warm weather is upon us, so to speak, and the car to have for some summer fun is a convertible. The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider makes for a perfect weekend getaway for you and your mate.  With a bit of Italian flair you can let the wind blow through your hair and the sun shine…

  • 2017 Toyota 86 – A Closer Look

    The Toyota 86 2+2 sport coupe is the reborn Scion FR-S with some styling tweaks on the outside and a few upgrades on the inside. A bit of chassis stiffening and suspension retuning makes this fun sportster very tossable. The 2-liter flat-four will take you to 60 mph in around 6.5 seconds which is plenty…

  • 2016 Ford Mustang GT – 435HP moving you fast.

    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 a cross-country vacation, the Mustang delivers lots of fun and freedom. I had some fun…

  • 2017 Fiat 124 Spider – Drive & Review

    With the great summer weather we’ve just experienced many folks probably were wishing for a convertible to drive. The all-new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, reminiscent of the 1966 edition, is another new choice among the 2- and 4-seat drop tops on the market today. A kissing cousin to the Miata…figure that, Italian and Japanese, but…

  • Chrome & Coffee at Iron Gate Motor Condos

    Iron Gate Motor Condos continued its monthly Chrome & Coffee Open House on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Featuring Antique Marques of all makes and models, the monthly Chrome & Coffee event attracts car collectors and auto enthusiasts alike who come together to learn, share information and network until noon during this monthly program. Coffee and…

  • Chicago: Rise & Drive at Collectors’ Car Garage

    The Labor Day weekend first-Sunday Rise & Drive at Collectors’ Car Garage brought a couple of treats. A 1930 Ruxton Model C Sedan and a ’57 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible from the Richard H. Driehaus Collection at Chicago Vintage Motor Carriage made an appearance. The beautiful late-summer morning provided perfect weather for a variety of cars,…