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In the News: New GM design head, Tesla over-sells, testing self-driving cars, Citroën, manual drift and more.
Baseball season openers are over and auto industry news keeps happening. Check out what went on last week right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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A quick tour of the Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum in Pontiac, IL
Just about 100 miles southwest of Chicago along I-55 sits the town of Pontiac, Illinois. I road tripped down to this historic town to visit the Pontiac Oakland Museum. Here’s a quick look at what you may see and learn about these storied GM brands. Just give it a read right here. Also in Pontiac…
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In the News – Trucks sales up, cars not so much and the pace slows, deposits on Tesla 3, FTC sues VW, headlights need help, and more.
The final four is over and we’re down to the championship game. We won’t talk politics but you can read what went on in the auto industry last week. Catch up with just one click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Drive Report
Midsize pickups are becoming more popular in large cities like Chicago and across the U.S. Very capable to haul people, stuff and tow trailers, they are a bit more forgiving compared to maneuvering a full size pickup. Oh, and they are a bit less costly too. Toyota’s Tacoma has been the segment leader for quite…
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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…
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2016 #Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T – Drive Report
If you’re in the market for a mid-size sedan the good news is that there are lots of really good choices to suit you wishes, needs and budget. I recently spent some time driving the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T around the Chicagoland highways and byways. This good looking, at least in my view, 4-door…
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In the News: Automatic braking, NY Auto Show, Gen-Z wants cars, diesel engine here to stay and more.
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.
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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2016 @Toyota Highlander – family vacation hauler
The 2016 Highlander offers four model grades or trims to choose from, three powertrain choices – a 4-cylinder, a V6 or a hybrid, and seating for up to eight. Prices start at $29,990 and run up to $50K. Read my latest drive report on the Highlander with a mouse click right here. Not too long…
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In the News: Geneva Auto Show, World Car finalists, Google car crash, February sales and more.
Check out what went on around the world in automobiles this week. It’s getting to be Spring and things are ramping up. Click right here to catch up. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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