Autos
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Disappointment quickly makes a U-turn after test-driving 1976 CutlassMay 23, 2016 6:00 am - Larry Simoulis' eyes darted to the clock. Back down and then up again. He tapped his desk impatiently. He tried to think of anything to do that would make the day's end ...
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Fuel lines can wear under harsh conditionsMay 21, 2016 2:01 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I was told the other day that my Buick needs to have all the brake lines and fuel line replaced from the front to the back. It's a lot of money and...
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Three decades of use isn't bad for a $150 carMay 16, 2016 6:00 am - Commuting can be a drag. Helping to make Dick Zittler's Hoffman Estates-to-downtown haul enjoyable was a lovable 1964 VW Beetle. He used it for several years during the ...
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Musk, in his on-site sleeping bag, keeps Tesla manufacturing on track
May 15, 2016 6:12 am - Elon Musk, determined to turn his electric-car company into a great maker of things, said that he keeps a sleeping bag in a conference room adjacent to Tesla Motors's pr...
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Ford gets into cloud computing with $182 million investment
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City stickers save glimpses of timeMay 09, 2016 6:00 am - City stickers have been a part of Chicago motoring heritage for decades. Area classic car owners often leave vintage examples affixed to their vehicles' windshields. Jus...
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Car show calendarMay 08, 2016 11:00 pm - Shows, swap meets May 14: 17th annual Spring Fling and Car Corral, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Gateway Classic Cars of Chicago, 8451 W. 183rd Place, Tinley Park. Free charity ...
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Google and Chrysler are teaming up to make a self-driving minivan
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Full tank best for car stored over winterMay 07, 2016 5:01 am - By Doug McAllister I recently responded to a question on the proper way to store a car for extended periods of nonuse. Among other recommendations, I advised that fuel w...
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Pickup reminiscent of early days on family farmMay 02, 2016 6:00 am - "Dad! I'm going into town!" Jeff Rott shouted over his shoulder and bounded out the front door, snatching the keys to his father's 1965 Chevrolet pickup. This was a regu...