Four new vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show that you should know about
The Chicago Auto Show is the largest consumer show in North America with more than 1 million square feet of display space and more than 1,000 cars on display. So,...
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Want to get excited? Here are some of the must-see rides at the Chicago Auto Show
When the auto show rolls into town, I always feel like a kid at Christmas. The splashy paint colors and cool displays always wow me. From the cars I might...
2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Bringing diesel to the people
The European taste for diesels has arrived on American plates. The quest for better fuel economy has resulted in automakers adding 13 new clean diesel offerings for 2014 to the...
2015 trucks headline the Chicago Auto Show
2015 Chevy Colorado The all-new 2015 Chevy Colorado midsize truck takes a spin at the Chicago Auto Show. Specifically designed for the North American consumer, the new Colorado is tailor...
2014 Lexus LS 600hL: Long on luxury, light on fuel economy
There's a certain expectation with hybrid models, namely improved fuel economy. The Lexus LS 600hL doesn't deliver on that point. Hybrid While the EPA estimates that the Lexus LS 600hL...
BMW i3 Green Guide glimpse
The all new, all-electric BMW i3 will be available in Chicago in mid-2014 at a starting price of $41,350. Incentives include a federal income tax credit of $7,500 and a...
What is hypermiling, really? It’s not a crazy question
When I first heard the word hypermiling, it was bandied about in auto journalism with disdain. It was something extreme, dirty and dangerous. And it was done by Birkenstock-wearing, tree-hugging,...
Where do you buy diesel in Chicago?
My newest test car is a 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI. I haven't driven a Passat yet, so I'm kind of excited. In addition to being a diesel model, it's equipped...
Should I buy an electric car?
Do you have a space at your home that is or could be fitted with a 120V or 240V charging station? Do you drive your car less than 60 miles...
Go diesel? We’re not talking dirty
When we say "diesel" in our out-loud voice, it conjures up words like "smelly" or "dirty" or "loud" for many Americans. They wouldn't be wrong, just outdated. Without descending into...