Category: two-seaters

  • 2019 Mazda MX-5 RF – Drive Report

    More power to the people. For 2019 the MX-5 Miata gets 26 more ponies bumping the SKYACTIV-G 2.0-L engine up to 181-HP. Seventeen percent more horsepower is a big move in any engine. Engine torque is up a bit too along with higher engine revs. Whether you  choose the folding hardtop RF or the soft…

  • Fiat 124 Spider Abarth – Tracked

    A one-day Fiat Track Experience at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois under the tutelage of the pros at Skip Barber Racing School gave me plenty of seat time in the 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth.  Driving the 124 Spider Abarth as well as the 2-door 500 Abarth on the track road course, in an autocross…

  • 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 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…

  • Collectors’ Car Garage – Chicago Winter Storage Special

    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 and a hospital operating room with 24/7 security.” It is located on Chicago’s north side…

  • 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…

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

    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

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

    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 around the U.S. and summer road trips are in the making. Catch up on the…

  • Mazda MX-5 Cup at Road America

    The Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires reached the halfway point of the 2016 season with a Father’s Day doubleheader weekend at Road America. The Mazda MX-5 Cup kicked off a new era for the series with an all new car this year. The first two doubleheader race weekends have seen…

  • In the News: Much on #Mazda Miata, NY Auto Show, World Car Awards, Nissan-Renault, F1 and more.

    The last major auto show of the season opened this week in NYC. Lots of news on World Car Awards with the Mazda Miata MX-5 getting a couple and Mazda also announcing the new MX-5 RF. Is the Renault Twizy coming to the U.S.? Gas prices are on the climb. Check out the Lincoln Navigator…