Chicago Car Guy – Page 54 – Urban-use vehicles for big-city drivers.

2015.5 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design. A family hauler with a high fun-to-drive quotient.

Read my review here on the 2015.5 Volvo V60 T6 R-Design. The station wagon version of the S60 sedan that provides lots of versatility and cargo hauling capability in a car. You don’t really want to drive a big SUV in crowded Chicago. Yes, there are crossovers available on the market. But why not a…

February 25, 2015
2016 Mitsubishi i-MiEV could cost Illinois residents only $13,195.

I don’t usually post manufacturer news releases but the cost of Mitsubishi’s EV is so good. It’s the most affordable EV in the U.S. priced at $22,99. Plus you can get up to $7500 in federal tax credit and a rebate check from the state of Illinois for 10 percent of the base retail price…that’s…

February 25, 2015
2015 Subaru Impreza. Would you buy it? I was impressed!

The 2015 Subaru Impreza is about the lowest priced all-wheel-drive car you can buy. Great for Chicago winters and also getting you safely out of the city and around the winterland countryside on your weekend escapes. Read my review here and decide for yourself if the Impreza is worth a look on your next car…

February 19, 2015
The 2015 Chicago Auto Show is the place to see the hottest cars in the U.S.

Supercars and lots of horsepower. The 2015 Chicago Auto Show is hot and powerful. Read my take on all the hottest cars in the auto industry right here. @1ChicagoCarGuy

February 16, 2015
Here’s what to see at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show.

My colleagues Steve and Thom give you their take on the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. Give it a read here before you pay a visit this week. Don’t miss the show. @1ChicagoCarGuy

February 15, 2015
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.

February 14, 2015
2015.5 Volvo VX60 T6 AWD. It could be your Chicagoland SUV choice.

Volvo says the VX60 is Swedish for SUV. Have a read here for my thoughts on this luxury compact crossover that works very well in Chicago winters and will also do the job for those summer jaunts to the beaches of Lake Michigan. @1ChicagoCarGuy

February 9, 2015
TOYOTA TO CREATE TURBULENCE IN WINDY CITY WITH SPORTY CAMRY AND COROLLA SPECIAL EDITIONS. Don’t miss them at the Chicago Auto Show.

Visit the #toyota display at the #chicago auto show and see the new #toyota camry special edition and the new #toyota corolla special edition.

February 5, 2015
2015 Toyota Camry. The best selling car in America.

Is the 2015 Toyota Camry right for your Chicago household? Have a read here about my recent Chicagoland drive.

February 3, 2015
Chicagoans should check out the 2015 Lexus NX compact luxury crossover SUV

The 2015 Lexus NX goes beyond the capabilities of a typical SUV to offer urban consumers a stylish vehicle that fits their active lifestyle. Click here to read my drive-time review of the all-new Lexus NX.

January 30, 2015