Autos
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Why it's so hard to upgrade your old car with latest safety technology
Feb 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Cars increasingly roll off the assembly line with safety technology shown to prevent crashes. But with the average U.S. car nearly 12 years old, most drivers aren't rece...
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Google's driverless cars are now legally the same as a human driver
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Motorcycle show continues through Sunday in RosemontFeb 12, 2016 12:00 am - The Progressive International Motorcycle Show opened Friday in Rosemont and continues through Sunday, offering motorcycle enthusiasts a chance to see bikes from the worl...
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Chicago Auto Show debuts hot new cars, but dealers thinking SUVsFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - What do car buyers really want in 2016? Local dealers hope the Chicago Auto Show will answer that question at a contradictory time - when low gas prices are biting into ...
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The birthplace of the American autoFeb 08, 2016 5:00 am - The crowd buzzed with excitement and wonder. Many pushed to get to the front while others stood on their tiptoes to catch a glimpse of the four-wheeled contraption. It w...
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Pyke: Hot cars, cheap gas, high energy at Chicago Auto ShowFeb 08, 2016 4:30 am - Let's face it: A gallon of regular won't cost $1.50 forever. All the more reason to seize the day and revel in cheap gas euphoria at the Chicago Auto Show. The annual ca...
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Everything we know about Tesla's secret Model 3...and Model Y
Feb 07, 2016 6:00 am - Tesla is gearing up for its biggest-ever unveiling: the Model 3, an affordable electric car that's supposed to take the company from 50,000 vehicle sales last year to 50...
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Trans Am will 'always be a blast to drive'Feb 01, 2016 5:00 am - “Whoa! Check out that teacher's car!” High school senior Ken Brown shifted his books and turned to see what his friend had spotted in their school parking lot. His eyes...
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From stoic to irate — Metra riders react to today's fare hikesFeb 01, 2016 4:00 am - After the sticker shock of a 10.8 percent fare hike in 2015, many Metra commuters seemed resigned to a smaller increase that goes into effect today. But they want their ...
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Self-driving cars would need a driver under California rules