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Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Car Dad

Posted by: Jim OBrill on Jun 09, 2020

Father's Day is just around the corner. If you're still scrambling to find that special dad a unique gift, our team has pulled together some suggestions for that car lover of yours. Check these ideas out or use them as inspiration do start some google searches.

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Nissan Announces 2020 Frontier Pricing

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on May 20, 2020

This week, Nissan announced pricing for the refreshed-for-2020 Nissan Frontier, which was first unveiled this past February during the 2020 Chicago Auto Show. Pricing starts at $26,790 for the Frontier S King Cab 4x2 model and ranges up to $37,490 for the top-line model, the Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4. Across the model lineup, the 2020 prices represent an average increase of less than $2,000 from 2019. 

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FCA Debuts All-new Uconnect 5 System

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Apr 30, 2020

Chrysler first introduced the 2021 Pacifica during the 2020 Chicago Auto Show back in February and, despite the COVID-19 epidemic, the automaker remains hopeful that it will remain on track to hit dealership lots later this year. One of the prominent new features of the 2021 Pacifica is the integration of Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s (FCA) all-new Uconnect 5 infotainment system. 

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Subaru Partners with Feeding America During COVID-19 Crisis

Posted by: Jennifer Morand on Apr 24, 2020

In an effort to support people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Subaru announced a national partnership with Feeding America. Subaru’s donation will help the Feeding America network respond to increased need in their communities and will help provide 50 million meals nationwide to people most impacted by the pandemic.

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Mazda Honors Healthcare Heroes with Essential Car Care Program

Posted by: Mark Bilek on Apr 17, 2020

Mazda Dealers across the USA are offering free oil changes and enhanced cleaning for healthcare workers at participating dealers nationwide. This program, which began on April 16, is not limited to Mazda owners and is available for most makes and models from other manufacturers.

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Sonata Hybrid poised to make big waves in the midsize sedan market

Posted by: Mark Bilek on Apr 13, 2020

With unique wheels, bumper, grill and rear spoiler, the Sonata Hybrid has an exclusive look to differentiate it from the conventional Sonata. Power will come from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that combines with an electric motor to produce a combined output of 192 horsepower. Tentative fuel economy ratings for the most efficient model are 50 MPG city, 54 MPG highway and 52 MPG combined.

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The Italian sedan hugs corners and turns heads with a dramatic design that stands out among the rest

Posted by: Jim OBrill on Mar 05, 2020

After a lengthy hiatus from North America, Alfa Romeo, now under the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) umbrella, returned to the U.S. in 2015 with a small portfolio of vehicles. As a kid, I was always a fan of the unique design features of this Italian brand, most notably that prominent V-shaped grille.

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High hopes for latest Highlander

Posted by: Mark Bilek on Mar 04, 2020

The 2020 Highlander is all new. It rides on Toyota's TNGA platform, which is designed to reduce development costs and increase overall rigidity. That said, most buyers will notice a 2.4-inch wheelbase stretch that provides additional second- and third-row leg room. 

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Nissan Sentra Turns Heads

Posted by: Zel Velarde on Feb 17, 2020

The all-new 2020 Nissan Sentra makes its Chicago debut at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show. Originally introduced in 1982, the Nissan Sentra reinvents itself and shows why the Sentra remains Nissan’s best-selling model in the United States. 

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What's in a Hybrid

Posted by: Jim OBrill on Feb 17, 2020

By definition a hybrid is a thing made by combining two different elements. In automotive speak, it’s the combination of a gasoline engine and an electric motor, each of which can propel the vehicle. Honda has been making hybrids for more than 20 years with the first-generation Honda Insight arriving in 1999. Technology and styling have come a long way in 20 years. 

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