• 2016 #Subaru #Forester Drive and Review

     The 2016 Subaru Forester is a very viable and capable offering in the compact SUV/crossover segment. With all-wheel drive and an economical drive train plus plenty of room for your dog or baby stroller you just might want to stop in your local Subaru retailer and check it out. By the way, the Forester’s PZEV…

  • Steve Purdy Book Review: Barn Find Road Trip

    My Michigan-based colleague Steve Purdy has provided yet another wonderful review of a new book for the auto enthusiast. In BARN FIND ROAD TRIP a writer, a photographer and an automotive archaeologist, Brian Barr, Michael Alan Ross and Tom Cotter, hit the road for 14 days to find and document all the old cars they could,…

  • November sales; NAIAS No Shows; e-Porsche; Buick Made in China, Dart Recall & more.

     As we roll into the final games that will determine who will play for the NCAA football championship, the auto industry continues to make news. Even in the auto industry there are surprises and some wins by pure luck. Here’s the latest update on what went on last week. Just click here to catch up.…

  • 2015 #Alfa 4C Spider

    A rare and exotic on the streets of Chicago. Room for two, just, with lots of performance. Alfa has returned to the US market and this exciting hi-tech sport car will provide lots of entertainment. Check out the full story right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • #MCACN2015 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago.

       It was a bit snowy but I was among the many who made their way to the Stephenson Convention Center in Rosemont for the 2015 running of this show. The largest of its kind in the country, the show features an amazing collection of muscle cars, hot rods, drag cars, Corvettes along with a…

  • Kyle Busch wins NASCAR and Jeff Gordon retires; VW has a plan; Traffic bottlenecks; Tesla for $80K and more.

    While you were shopping for those Black Friday deals the world kept turning.  The NCAAF season is wrapping up and the playoff and bowl game contenders are getting defined. Winter is showing its face a bit more. Click here to get caught up on last weeks auto industry news. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • 2016 #Volkswagen e-Golf; Review by Henny Hemmes

    My Netherlands-based colleague Henny Hemmes was in Los Angeles for the recent media previews at the LA Auto Show and had the opportunity to take a quick spin in VW’s new e-Golf. Click here to read what she had to say on this all-electric entry from VW. @1ChicagoCarGuy

  • How to Build a Car – Book Review by Steve Purdy

    Are you looking for a gift for your child? How about  a real, hardbound, colorful, intriguing book? Here’s one you can consider for your youngsters – boys or girls, perhaps 5- to 10-years-old, whether or not they are interested in cars – called How to Build a Car: A high-speed adventure of mechanics, teamwork and…

  • 2016 #Lexus RX 350 and 450h

     Lexus now has in dealer showrooms the extensively updated 2016 RX 350 and 450h luxury crossover SUVs. With more aggressive styling, a very comfortable interior, increased passenger and cargo room, and improved fuel economy, they are worth a look if you are in the market. Click here for my drive report on the new 2016…

  • LA Auto Show, New car awards, Tesla, #Ford, and more on VW

    Catch up on this week’s newest news in the world of automobiles. From the LA auto show, to Tesla, to new car awards, Ford’s driving-while-drugged simulation and more. Click here to have a read. @1ChicagoCar Guy