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  • 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon – Down the Quarter Mile

    On the invite of the Dodge SRT team I had the privilege of piloting the 840-horsepower 2018 Challenger SRT Demon down a drag strip quarter mile. Along with other select automotive writers from across the U.S. we made solo passes trying our hand to hook-up, get a good launch and a quick ET using all…

  • 2017 BMW i3 – Drive Report

    The BMW i3 was named the 2017 World Urban Car of the Year. The i3 is the bestselling compact battery-electric vehicle in the premium compact segment worldwide since it was launched in 2014. Driving range is 114 miles on pure battery power. For 2018 its exterior design has been enhanced giving the BMW i3 a wider…

  • 2017 Land Rover Discovery Td6 – Drive Review

    The fifth generation Land Rover Discovery combines a radical new exterior design with a highly versatile interior that’s capable of seating up to seven. It’s a go anywhere, extremely capable on- and off-road SUV. Gas or Diesel power gives you the choice of brawn or economy. Lots of engine torque makes for good trailer towing.…

  • 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan – Drive Report

    Volkswagen has an all-new, longer and roomier, seven-passenger Tiguan for 2018. VW says it’s the new king of the concrete jungle, and it just may be. Prices start at $25,345 and you can get front-drive or all-wheel drive in each of the four trim levels. Its turbo 4-cylinder puts out 184HP and there’s an 8-speed…

  • 2017 Jeep Compass – Drive Review

    All-new for 2017, the Jeep Compass has been nicely refined over the previous generation.  And yet, it’s very much a Jeep with outstanding off-road creds. For on-road use, and that’s all some drivers do, it comes in front-wheel drive. If you venture into the hills or get lots of snow in your neighborhood, a 4X4…

  • 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk – First Drive

    The 707-horsepower new for 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk is something to behold both on the road and on the track. Here’s a few tidbits: 0-60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds quarter mile in 11.6 seconds at 116 mph top speed of 180 mph 60-0 mph braking distance in 114 feet .88 g capability…

  • 2018 Audi A5 Coupe – Drive Review

    Two-door coupes will always have a place in the market. And, personal use premium or performance cars will continue to be of interest to those who like to drive. The Audi A5 is one of the better ones when it comes to style and performance. The A5 has been redone for 2018 — outside, inside…

  • 2017 BMW 540i – Drive Review

    This Ultimate Driving Machine is comfortable and refined and loaded with driving-assistance safety technology. It’ll park itself in a tight garage while you stand beside it. The audio volume can be changed with a rotation of your index finger and you can answer your mobile phone with a swipe of your hand. The 2017 BMW 5-series has…

  • 2017 Ford Focus RS – On Track and Street

    The Ford Focus RS is, basically, a street legal race car. I drove it around the 4-mile Road American circuit, criss-crossed Chicago’s streets and made a highway run almost to Iowa in search of a little more freedom. For a mere $40K it’ll make your heart pump. If you’re an adrenalin junky, the RS will…

  • 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric – Drive Report

    Perhaps a perfect Chicago car! Yes, the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric with its 124 mile driving range, compact exterior combined with 5-peson seating and a roomy rear cargo area would do the job very adequately. It’s priced at $29,500, before any Federal tax credits or local incentives, and available right now to buy–no deposit needed…