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2016 #Honda Civic- the North American Car of the Year
The 2016 Honda Civic, now in its 10th iteration, is all-new from the ground up. It’ll do well as a car for your commute into the city or perhaps you’re a reverse commuter and drive out of the city each day. It’s the new benchmark in the compact segment and offers driver-assistive technology that will […]
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In the News: World Car Awards, Toyota is No 1, Arizona Concours, F-150 Diesel, Monte Carlo Rally, Rolex 24 and recalls.
The northeast has dug out of the snow, we’re ready for Super Bowl, and motorsports season has started. And would you believe the DeLorean is making a comeback. Catch up on the week’s news in the auto world right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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2016 #Fiat 500 Abarth
Small but wicked. The Fiat 5oo Abarth is the pocket-rocket version of the iconic Cinquecento. It’s lots of fun to drive, handles like a go-kart, and is great for zipping around busy urban neighborhoods. The cabin is fairly decent size for two as long as you are not an NFL linebacker. Open the large rear […]
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In the News: #GM, #VW, #Ford, #Citroën, Green Car Awards, motorsports
While you folks on the east coast were preparing for Winter Storm Jonas to visit things kept happening in the auto world. Catch up on the news with a click right here while you take a break from digging out. Even though the midwest is enjoying a mild winter the Chicago Auto Show will soon […]
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2016 #Volvo S60 T5 Inscription
For 2016 Volvo now offers a stretched version of its S60 sedan. With 3 inches more wheelbase, rear seat legroom is, well, more luxurious. Volvo’s sporty and yet sophisticated approach to car design makes the S60 something to consider. Front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is offered in this five-seater with nice power, performance and fuel […]
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NAIAS recap, Car awards, $4B for no drivers, and more
The 2016 Detroit Auto Show made lots of news. New cars and trucks got some awards. The U.S. Government will spend money to let cars drive themselves. VW still has diesel problems and more news from last week in the auto world. Have a look with one click right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy
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A DRIVE HOME: Lemay Museum, Tacoma to Detroit Auto Show
Three vintage cars – a ’57 Chevy Nomad, a ’61 Chrysler 300G and a ’66 Mustang left their safe haven in the LeMay, America’s Car Museum in Tacoma, WA for a 2400-mile cross-country drive to help open the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The project, called “A Drive Home,” promotes the museum […]
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2016 #Dodge Charger – Muscle at its Best
The 2016 Dodge Charger offers many levels of punch. It has room for five and plenty of trunk space. After you drop the kids at school you can find an adrenalin rush from its powerful V6 or a choice of HEMI V8s. Click right here for my thoughts on this fun car from Dodge. @1ChicagoCar […]
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2015 Chrysler 200 named Family Vehicle of the Year.
At the opening of the 2015 Chicago Auto Show the 2015 Chrysler 200 was named Family Vehicle of the Year by the Midwest Automotive Media Association. Click here to read the full text of that news release. I have test driven the Chrysler 200 and simply scroll down to find my review.
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2015 North American International Auto Show Press Previews
Have a look here at the happenings on Day 1 of press previews at the show in Detroit. And click here for a peak at the Day 2 happenings.
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