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GMC Sierra Grande honors a well-traveled loved one Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Tom Bjorklund's earliest memories of his 1974 GMC Sierra Grande are from when his Uncle Claus would motor into town behind the wheel of the vintage pickup. Claus Hornoff purchased the Camper Special version of this truck new from a Sacramento, Calif., dealer and often used it to visit his Midwest relatives.
Gas prices down when they’d normally be up Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Know the difference between red, yellow and flashing lights Apr 21, 2013 12:00 AM
You should pay attention to dashboard lights. If one of your warning lights illuminates, do you know what to do? If it is one of the red lights that turns on, this generally means you need to find a place to safely pull over and stop the vehicle.
Ford Roadster taken on remarkable road trip Apr 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Over many years of working in the custom-car industry, Gary Heidt of Rolling Meadows accumulated and saved the needed parts to build a 1932 Ford Roadster. "As it finally came together, I realized I could fulfill my dream of driving to the Bonneville Salt Flats," he said.
Toyota to produce luxury Lexus model at Ky. plant Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Toyota is about to start making a Lexus model in Kentucky, a move that will create 750 jobs at its massive plant in Georgetown that already employs more than 6,000 workers. Toyota has increasingly moved production of certain models to the U.S. as American buyers demand more of those vehicles.
Chicago gasoline soars to 7-Month high Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago gasoline strengthened to the highest level versus futures in seven months on concern that Midwestern storms caused disruptions at local refineries and cut rates on product pipelines.
GM, Ford to collaborate on new transmissions Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
General Motors and Ford are putting aside their longstanding rivalry to work together to develop a new generation of fuel-efficient automatic transmissions. The companies said Monday that their engineers will jointly design nine- and 10-speed transmissions that will go into many of their new cars and trucks.
Modern technology enhances classic 1967 Corvette Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
From all appearances, Jerry and Felicia Mulick's 1967 Chevrolet Corvette looks just like your typical, old-school example of Chevy's classic performance star. Crack open the bulging hood and you'll find an engine bay full of modern mechanics and technology.
Traction control powers down the engine Apr 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Occasionally when I make a left turn, just after starting my turn, there is a 100-percent loss of engine power. This is on dry pavement without any slipping of the tires occurring. I am 65 and don't do jack rabbit starts.
Ford Focus grabs global sales crown Apr 14, 2013 12:00 AM
It’s official: The Ford Focus was the best-selling car in the world in 2012, according to R.L. Polk & Co. While the title comes with all sorts of caveats, the rise of the Focus nameplate says all kinds of things about the U.S. and Asian automotive industries, the importance of global manufacturing and how Thailand became the new Spain.
Toyota, Honda, Nissan announce air bag recall Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
oyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 3 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with air bags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying. No injuries have been reported related to the problem. The recall for air bags made by Japan’s Takata Corp. affects other automakers including non-Japanese manufacturers, Takata spokeswoman Akiko Watanabe said Thursday. She declined to give details.
1963 Ford Galaxie station wagon still makes road trips Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
John Hernandez began his search for a full-size wagon not looking to haul a large family, but rather to stand out from the crowd. The West Dundee resident found his 1963 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan out in California.
Camry battles spruced-up rivals in midsize market Apr 7, 2013 12:00 AM
For nearly two decades, the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord have ruled the mid-sized car market. But now the dominance is starting to slip. Cars like the Hyundai Sonata, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima and Kia Optima have cut into sales of the Camry and Accord by offering combinations of sleeker designs, luxury-car features and better gas mileage.
Toyota restyles Highlander SUV for 2014 as wagon-like hauler Apr 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Early tire pressure sensors beginning to fail Apr 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Q. What is the deal with this low tire pressure light that keeps coming on in my car? It is so annoying and I can't seem to get it to stay off. The tire pressure seems fine. Help!
Caterpillar laying off 460 in Decatur Apr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Peoria-based Caterpillar said in a statement the employees will lose their jobs in June. The layoffs, which hit production workers at the plant that makes huge mining trucks, are permanent.
Travel companions favor 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Apr 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The open road, motoring experience is best when shared with friends. Mark Korczyk knows this quite well. The Algonquin resident has quite an unusual seatmate keeping him company when cruising together in their 1954 Chevrolet 3100; a blue and gold macaw named Niki.
EPA taking aim at auto emissions, sulfur in gas Mar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Reducing sulfur in gasoline and tightening emissions standards on cars beginning in 2017, as the Obama administration is proposing, would come with costs as well as rewards. The cost at the pump for cleaner air across the country could be less than a penny or as high as 9 cents a gallon, depending on who is providing the estimate.
3 Questions: Toyota North America’s Jim Lentz Mar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Critics frequently call the Toyota Camry boring, with an exterior design that's more staid than other cars in the highly competitive midsize car market. But "boring" has been big business for the Camry, the nation's top-selling car, and if it's not broke, Toyota doesn't plan to fix it. Jim Lentz, Toyota's new North American chief, says it's risky business to experiment with tried-and-true styling when you're selling more than 400,000 cars per year.
Ford India apologizes over Berlusconi bondage ad Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
The Indian unit of Ford Motor Co. has apologized for advertisements decried as demeaning to women, including one depicting Italy's former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi with a trio of bound women in the trunk of a car. A Ford India spokeswoman said Monday that the company is investigating whether anyone at the automaker ever saw the print ads, which were never used commercially but appeared over the weekend on a website showcasing creative advertising.