Archive for January, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne
DETROIT – Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) CEO Sergio Marchionne met with the press at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. Presented here are highlights of that conversation.
All new for 2015, the Discovery Sport will replace the LR2 in Land Rover showrooms.
This wasn’t your ordinary press preview.
First, the global launch of Land Rover’s new entry-level vehicle took place in Iceland… in January. And as one might expect of a country bordering the Arctic Circle in the middle of winter, it wasn’t exactly balmy there.
2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
By Don Sikora II
Note: The following story was excerpted from the February 2015 edition of Collectible Automobile magazine.
Since the modern-day Dodge Challenger arrived for the 2008 model year, an SRT model with a naturally aspirated V-8 has stood atop the lineup. Even for the updated 2015 models, such an SRT 392 model continues with a 6.4-liter Hemi newly upgraded to 485 bhp.
Test Drive: 2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi
Consumer Guide’s test Nissan NV200 arrived in Taxi guise with no additional options. Including destination, our test van came to $30,560.
2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi
Class: Minivan
Miles Driven: 342
Fuel Used: 15.1
Test Drive: 2015 Regal GS AWD
Consumer Guide’s test 2015 Buick Regal GS arrived with AWD and host of optional equipment. Including destination, our test car came to $43,970.
2015 Buick Regal GS AWD
Class: Premium Midsize Car
Dates tested: 1/05/2015 – 1/12/2015
Miles Driven: 293
Fuel Used: 16.9
1988 Nissan Pulsar SportBak
By Don Sikora II
Note: The following story was excerpted from the February 2015 edition of Collectible Automobile magazine.
The Nissan Pulsar NX arrived in America for 1983 as a wedge-shaped subcompact notchback coupe that proved surprisingly popular. However, it’s the quirkier second-generation 1987 NX that poses a more intriguing choice for the seeker of cheap wheels.
Test Drive: 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML400
Consumer Guide test Mercedes-Benz ML400 arrived laden with options. Including destination charge, our test ML listed for $79,310.
2015 Mercedes-Benz ML400 4MATIC
Class: Premium Midsize Crossover
Dates tested: 1/12/2015 – 1/19/2015
Miles Driven: 157
Fuel Used: 9.1
Test Drive: 2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE
Consumer Guide’s test Toyota RAV4 arrived in midlevel XLE trim with front-wheel drive. Including destination charge, our RAV4 came to $26,935.
2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE FWD
Class: Compact Crossover
Dates tested: 1/05/2015 – 1/19/2015
Miles Driven: 1082
Fuel Used: 45.3 gallons
Infiniti Q60 Concept
1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Hardtop Sedan
For those unfamiliar, Ruth’s Chris is a chain of steak houses largely regarded as top notch when it comes to serving up prime cuts of beef. Predictably, a visit to Ruth’s is a pricey affair. The least expensive steak on the Ruth’s Chris menu is the 8-ounce petit fillet, which at most locations runs about $37.
