Autos
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Why the dream of the flying car hasn't panned out
Jan 01, 2016 6:01 am - If you're ever bothered by the blind spots in the typical car today, then you would hate to drive a flying car. But a new Toyota patent offers a solution to a classic fl...
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Restoring cars a family traditionDec 28, 2015 5:00 am - Gene Gick of Lombard was in middle school when his father approached him about a special project. He had just purchased a rough 'n' ready 1956 Plymouth and declared if ...
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Oldsmobile Toronado a real victoryDec 27, 2015 10:00 pm - Jim Ostrander has a soft spot for discarded and unloved things — especially vehicles. He's found they're big on fun and small on price. Even before he could drive, he sc...
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Chevelle produces a life of fun in the fast laneDec 14, 2015 5:00 am - “Ya know what the problem is,” declared Larry Pugesek, gazing judiciously out the plate-glass window at his 1966 Chevelle SS. “It's just not fast enough.” He was in the ...
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Motor home museum documents life on the roadDec 07, 2015 5:00 am - The crackle of an open fire. Living and laughing with those you love in the great outdoors. Wondering what new breathtaking experiences await just around the next bend i...
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Restoration project reminiscent of young loveNov 30, 2015 7:45 am - Restoration project reminiscent of young love
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Area company offers 'private jet' on wheelsNov 29, 2015 10:00 pm - Need some ultra-lux transportation to cart around your out of town family or friends this holiday season? Skip Uber and Lyft and treat them extremely well by booking Pla...
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How to stretch the life of your tire treadNov 28, 2015 5:42 am - The amount of tread on a tire is critical in determining how well it will vacate water to maintain contact with the road in the rain, according to Consumer Reports. If y...
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Original owners reunited with Hurst/OldsNov 22, 2015 10:00 pm - “Is the scratch still on the door?” an anxious voice blurted out. Sean Bransky cracked a smile and gripped the phone tighter. He knew he had found the original owner of ...
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Start-up sells used cars as if they were candy bars