Sergio Marchionne, the executive hailed as the man who heroically prevented the death of two ailing companies and transformed them into Fiat Chrysler, an automotive behemoth selling automobiles that have distinct, individual identities apart from their competitors who pulled two ailing carmakers from the brink of collapse and led the improbable transformation of Fiat Chrysler into an automotive, giant, died on Wednesday in Zurich. He was 66.
Mr. Marchionne was the chairman of CNH Industrial, the chief executive officer of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the chairman and CEO of FCA US LLC, the chairman and CEO of Ferrari, and the chairman of Maserati. John Elkann, the chairman and chief executive of Exor, the holding company controlled by the Agnelli family, which founded Fiat in 1899, announced the death in a statement.
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By Don Hammonds
Every year, auto riders and car geeks alike pick one car that stands out from every other, showering it with adoration, curiosity, and of course, clamoring to see it on the road whenever they can.
This year, there are two–Chevy’s awesome new mid-engine Corvette…
And the one pictured above, the 2020 Kia Telluride SUV. You may not exactly clamor to see it on the road, after all–that honor belongs to sports cars, ultra luxury models, …
2020 Kia Soul GT-Line 1.6 Turbo
Price as tested: $29,055
Performance:
Sparkling! Acceleration is instant, and with only six or so seconds required to hit 60 miles per hour, you’ll want to keep a close eye on the speedometer. You can get carried away in a flash–seriously. The steering was so crisp and responsive, and the brakes so powerful that you’ll think you’re driving a bonafide sports car around town. Handling was just about flawless with sure footed stick-like-glue behavior around corners. Altogether–Bravo! …
2019 Toyota Prius hybrid sedan
Price:
Base prices range between $23,770.00 – $32,200.00, depending on the model you choose.
Performance:
Frankly, I really enjoyed driving the Prius, and I’m pretty sure most prospective buyers will be pleasantly surprised when they take it out for a spin. I thought the driving experience was surprisingly lively, and I never felt that the Prius was not up to snuff in terms of handling and highway driving.
Economy:
Toyota Prius’ powertrain system consists of a 1.8-liter …
2019 Mazda CX-5 SUV
Price
Base prices range from $24,350 to $41,000
Performance
Prepare to fly if you order a new turbocharged 2.5 liter, 250 horsepower four cylinder engine! The car is fast, handling, as you would expect, is superb, as it is with any Mazda.
But be prepared to pay for the privilege–it is available on two new models, Grand Touring Reserve and Signature. They are further up on the price scale.
Economy
24/30 for the turbocharged engine; 25/31 for the smaller one.
Safety
Mazda offers …
2019 Lexus RX 350 L
Price:
Base prices run from $48,020 to $54,435
Performance:
The 2019 Lexus RX 350L is a midsize luxury crossover which is equipped with a 3.5 liter, 290 horsepower V6 engine backed by an eight speed automatic transmission. Front wheel drive is standard and you can order all wheel drive instead as an extra cost option.
Performance wise, I would say that the RX 350L is pretty much mid range–it is neither the slowest or the fastest model in its segment. …
