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Dec 16, 2021

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Car Lover on Your List

Posted by: Grace Darling on Dec 16, 2021

With the holidays (and the colder weather) just around the corner, you may be struggling to find the perfect gift for the car lover on your shopping list. Lucky for you, we took to Amazon to find some items that will not only be appreciated by car enthusiasts, but could also be helpful on a snowy day.

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Oct 21, 2021

2022 Family Vehicle and Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year Award Finalists Announced

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Oct 21, 2021

The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), a press organization that brings together national automotive journalists with automotive manufacturers and related industry personnel, just announced its 2022 MAMA Family Vehicle of the Year Award and 2022 MAMA Luxury Family Vehicle of the Year Award contenders. The winners of the awards will be announced during the 2022 Chicago Auto Show Media Preview, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 10.

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Oct 11, 2021

Expert Fall Car Care Advice

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Oct 11, 2021

As both the leaves and the temperatures begin to fall—at least that’s the case for Chicagoland and Midwestern states—now is a great time to ensure your vehicle is properly equipped for the fall and winter seasons ahead. The month of October also happens to be National Fall Car Care Month, so we thought now is a great time to reconnect with our friend Mike Schultz, VP of Research and Development at Turtle Wax (also known in the detailing community as “Dr. Turtle”), to share his top tips for car care and safety as we approach the colder, harsher months ahead.

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Aug 26, 2021

Summer Drive Event: Chicago Auto Show Featured Vehicle Roundup

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Aug 26, 2021

Earlier this month, the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) hosted a Summer Drive event, which brought together automotive journalists and manufacturer representatives for the first time in quite a while. The exception, of course, was last month’s Chicago Auto Show, where many folks were reconnected for the first time since the 2020 Chicago Auto Show prior to the pandemic.

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Jun 10, 2021

2022 Hyundai Tucson

Posted by: Jim OBrill on Jun 10, 2021

The fourth generation Hyundai Tucson is arriving on dealer lots now and it has customers scratching their heads... in a good way. Hyundai didn’t just sharpen their pencils on this one, they started with a fresh new box. I had the chance to bring the 2022 Tucson home for a couple days and this is one impressive compact crossover. This is arguably the most popular segment on the road today with every single manufacturer having a player (or two) in the game. All new inside and out with new powertrains, updated technology and a “sensuous sportiness” design while maintaining starting prices under $25,000 is impressive.

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Apr 20, 2021

Spring Car Care Tips

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Apr 20, 2021

Happy Car Care Month! Spring is finally here, so now is the time to remove all that winter gunk and prepare your vehicle for the upcoming summer months. Check out some tips and tricks from our partners and detailing professionals at Turtle Wax to get your vehicle in tip-top condition.

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Feb 24, 2021

Maserati Makes Waves with MC20 Announcement and 2021 Model Year Lineup

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Feb 24, 2021

Last week, Maserati introduced its 2021 model year lineup to the North American market, including an expanded Trofeo collection with V8 engines in the Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte. The entire lineup receives a significant range of styling updates as well as a new Maserati Intelligent Assistant multimedia system and the addition of active driving assist.

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Jan 04, 2021

2021 Kia Sorento Sets a New SUV Benchmark

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Jan 04, 2021

While the Sorento nameplate is pushing 20 years of U.S. history, this midsize crossover is completely redesigned for 2021 offering more capability, more safety features, heightened performance and a bolder design. The all-new Sorento is now hitting dealerships nationwide.

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Dec 22, 2020

Highlights of the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Dec 22, 2020

A couple of months ago, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe was one of the latest vehicles to be unveiled virtually, and now, the significantly enhanced SUV is hitting dealerships. For 2021, the Santa Fe features a freshened, innovative design motif, advanced front and rear lighting signatures, a new hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive and extensive driver safety and convenience technologies.

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Nov 24, 2020

The swiss-army knife of trucks comes in a flavor for everyone.

Posted by: Jim OBrill on Nov 24, 2020

The Jeep Gladiator arrived for the 2019 model year with a lot of hype. It was the first pickup truck for Jeep since Comanche departed in 1992. Gladiator is a 4-door, 5-passenger midsize pickup with exterior styling similar to the Jeep Wrangler. Most notably, the Gladiator is currently the only pick up on the market with a removable roof and doors.

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