Autos
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Fine scratches can be masked by polishing windshieldSep 28, 2014 12:00 am - Q. I have a lot of little scratches on my windshield. When The sun shines on it, I can see the scratches, but when the sun is not shining, I don't see them. Is there any...
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Jaguars will remember your anniversary as cars get smarterSep 27, 2014 11:00 pm - MUNICH — In two years, your Jaguar will be able to recognize you, predict how warm you'd like your seat on a rainy fall day and prompt you to swing by the florist on an ...
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Google's driverless future at odds with automakersSep 27, 2014 7:33 am - SAN FRANCISCO - With its vision for a future where cars drive themselves, Google is putting itself at odds with an auto industry that shares its desire for safer, less-c...
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Roadside attractions still captivate travelers on Route 66Sep 27, 2014 6:00 am - There's no doubt about it, cruising down Historic Route 66 through Illinois is a must for any auto enthusiast. The iconic highway starts right here in Chicago and you do...
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Auto show in Des Plaines to benefit Scouting programSep 26, 2014 1:01 am - The 2nd Annual Cool Cruisers & Hot Dogs Auto Show, a fundraiser for local Boy Scout programs, will be held Sunday in Des Plaines. Classic cars older than 1989 can enter ...
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Prices at the pump head below $3 a gallonSep 25, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - The price of a gallon of gasoline may soon start with a "2" across much the country. Gasoline prices typically decline in autumn, and this year they are being...
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Chrysler recalls vehicles to fix ignition switchesSep 25, 2014 1:01 am - DETROIT - Chrysler is recalling nearly 350,000 older cars and SUVs to fix defective ignition switches that can cause the vehicles to stall. With the latest recall, Chrys...
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A red convertible he couldn't get off his mindSep 22, 2014 5:45 am - Vintage Oldsmobiles were out in force earlier this month and the place to catch them all was at the Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, site of the Quad States Car Show. Th...
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GM expert says 21 deaths eligible for compensationSep 22, 2014 1:01 am - DETROIT - The death toll from crashes involving General Motors small cars with faulty ignition switches is at least 21. Attorney Kenneth Feinberg, who was hired by the ...
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Recall dilemma: What to do if parts aren't readySep 21, 2014 7:33 am - Automakers have recalled more than 40 million cars and trucks in the U.S. so far this year, shattering the full-year record set in 2004, and many were for serious safety...