Autos
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Lower-priced new cars are gaining popularity, and not just for cash-poor buyers
Oct 22, 2024 7:41 am - Across the industry, auto analysts say, an “affordability shift” is taking root. The trend is being led by people who feel they can no longer afford a new vehicle that would cost them roughly today’s average selling price of more than $47,000 — a jump of more than 20% from the pre-pandemic average.
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Hyundai recalls hydrogen fuel cell vehicles due to fire risk and tells owners to park them outdoors
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Barbie truck cruises into Naperville, Deer ParkOct 16, 2024 10:09 am - The Barbie truck cruises into Naperville and Deer Park as part of its national tour celebrating the fashion doll’s 65th anniversary.
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Edmunds: The four tech features you need to get on your next vehicle
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Will Wheeling library get car-charging stations?Oct 07, 2024 8:08 am - Charging stations for electric vehicles could be coming to the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling.
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Are we there yet? Illinois’ drive to 1 million EVs is still in second gearOct 06, 2024 8:52 pm - The good, the bad and some eye candy from the Chicago Drives Electric showcase.
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Barrington gearing up for more discussion of Motor Werks expansionSep 22, 2024 5:44 pm - Barrington’s plan commission will continue its hearing on the proposed Motor Werks expansion on Monday, Sept. 30 at Barrington’s White House.
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Auto group adds two new electric vehicle dealerships in LisleSep 18, 2024 6:46 pm - Chicagoland Auto Group is adding two new electric vehicle dealerships in Lisle. VinFast opened Saturday and Polestar is expected to open in early October. Both would be each brand’s first dealership in Illinois.
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Talking cars might prevent up to 615,000 crashes a year, but skepticism persistsSep 08, 2024 9:00 pm - V2X technology that can prevent collisions and save lives is coming. Or is it?
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Arlington Heights Ford gets zoning approval to allow work on fleet vehiclesAug 05, 2024 9:37 pm - A Ford dealership on the north side of Arlington Heights will begin doing large-scale auto repairs — from Amazon trucks to Pace buses — as part of an expansion of its property.