Autos
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Franchise owner files class action suit against VolkswagenApr 07, 2016 1:00 am - The owner of several Volkswagen franchises across the country and in the suburbs has filed a class-action lawsuit against the car manufacturer in the wake of a diesel em...
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A daughter's passion for vintage muscleApr 04, 2016 6:00 am - "Dream big and go for what you want," gearhead Joe Petrucci would lovingly tell his wide-eyed daughter, Shana. "Make sure you always reach for the stars." She did just t...
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Car show calendarMar 31, 2016 11:00 pm - Shows, swap meets April 3: AACA Illinois Region Swap Meet, Don McQue Chevrolet, 2015 E. Main St., St. Charles. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. All makes. This year featuring parts fo...
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Transition equals addition for McGrath familyMar 27, 2016 11:00 pm - The jingle is familiar to anyone who listens to Chicago radio. However, the tune is more than just a catchy slogan about car prices. "When you do the math, you choose Mc...
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Here's how to buy a Tesla Model 3, in 3 simple steps
Mar 27, 2016 7:34 am - Wondering how to get your hands on a Tesla Model 3? You will probably want to get caught up on the company's latest update, which sheds new light on the electric car tha...
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March is a good month to find deals on Japanese cars
Mar 27, 2016 7:31 am - DETROIT - If you're in the market for a Japanese car, March is a good time to buy. Unlike U.S., European and Korean automakers, which end their financial year on Dec. 31...
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Fuel-injected engines can get carbon buildupMar 25, 2016 12:01 am - By Doug McAllister While today's direct fuel-injected engines generate incredible power from very small power plants, it doesn't come without some problems. Because the ...
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How to improve on an icon like '57 Chevy Bel AirMar 21, 2016 6:00 am - If there was ever a “sweet, smooth and sassy” symbol of American motoring, as Chevrolet claimed in its advertisements back in 1957, it was the Bel Air. So improving upon...
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Automakers go back to school to learn to build self-driving cars
Mar 20, 2016 5:12 am - Automakers didn't build the self-driving car: Google did. That's a big problem for them. Hoping to catch up, Ford, Toyota, and Volkswagen are betting on academics. Along...
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I rode in Google's self-driving car. This is what impressed me the most.