Archive for June, 2016
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Premier
Test Drive: 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Premier 
Class: Compact Car
Miles Driven: 417
Fuel Used: 14.8 gallons
The average American driver doesn’t spend much time thinking about their vehicle’s tires. At best, conscientious owners make sure their tires are properly inflated to the manufacturer-recommended air pressure, check that they’ve got sufficient tread depth with a “penny test,” and replace their tires before they’re completely worn out.
There is no direct correlation between vehicle sales and Facebook “likes,” as the chart below demonstrates.
A year or so ago, when queried about the controversial “spindle” grille treatment that was proliferating through the Lexus model lineup, a Lexus representative responded simply, “We’re just glad to be a part of the conversation.”
Test Drive: 2016 GMC Sierra Denali
Denali represents the top rung of the GMC Sierra truck ladder, its station announced by a ritzy, chrome-laden grille and fancy trim. The 4WD version tested came to $63,285 with destination charge.
2016 GMC Sierra Denali Crew Cab 4WD
Class: Large Pickup Trucks
Miles Driven: 469
Fuel Used: 25.8 gallons
1969 Chevrolet Corvette
About ten years ago, the United States FDA raised its recommended daily adult dosage of vitamin D to 1000 International Units (IU). Seems that Americans are just a little too good about avoiding the sun—nature’s best source of vitamin D. Apparently we’ve taken to heart the warnings about the dangers of excessive exposure to the sun—so now we take our vitamin D orally.
Test Drive: 2016 Jaguar XF R Sport
2016 Jaguar XF R Sport
2016 Jaguar XF R Sport RWD
Class: Premium Midsize Car
Miles Driven: 321
Fuel Used: 16.3 gallons
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport
2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport 4×4 Double Cab
Class: Compact Pickup Truck
Miles Driven: 595
Fuel Used: 30.6 gallons
Is There a “Jeep Curse?”
After serving the country admirably in World War II, the Jeep’s history as a production vehicle has been somewhat rocky.
by Jack Stewart
Jeep is the Hope Diamond of the auto industry. Don’t get me wrong—I have nothing against Jeeps. They have always had great off-road prowess, and the original Jeep helped win World War II. But ownership of the Jeep brand has proved fatal (or at least bad luck) for all its corporate parents. Jeep has often found itself the profitable division of a failing company. Corporate acquisition of Jeep is like hiring Typhoid Mary to cook for your family—it won’t end well.
2016 Toyota RAV4 SE
Chicago radio legends Steve and Johnnie take the 2016 Toyota RAV4 SE for a video test drive. What did they think of their test vehicle? Watch and find out.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune
2016 Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Dune
Class: Sporty/Performance Car
Miles Driven: 299
Fuel Used: 10.9 gallons
