Autos
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Americans and their cars: A love affair on fumes?Jun 01, 2014 1:01 am - The '57 Chevy was still a year away when the launch of the interstate highway system kicked U.S. car culture into high gear. But six decades later, changing habits and a...
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GM Executive: Google could become 'competitive threat'May 31, 2014 7:09 am - Google Inc. could become a "serious competitive threat" to the auto industry if it continues to push its self-driving cars, said Mark Reuss, product-development chief at...
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Google takes step forward on self-driving vehiclesMay 31, 2014 6:51 am - For years, Google has touted its efforts to develop an autonomous car, pushing for legislation to allow its vehicles on public roads. Now, the tech giant is taking a big...
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Featured vehicles to appear at three Randhurst cruise nightsMay 29, 2014 11:00 pm - Whether you're a recent reader or a longtime devotee of the Daily Herald, you'll find Classic Recollections is all about stories. From vintage motorcycles to overhauled ...
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Barrington's weekly classic car shows return tonightMay 26, 2014 11:00 pm - Cruise Nights celebrates 11 seasons in Barrington, opening tonight, May 29. Join the classic car show in downtown Barrington at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday night through Au...
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Auto parts price-fixing probe rattles industryMay 26, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - An investigation into price-fixing and bid-rigging in the auto parts industry has mushroomed into the Justice Department's largest criminal antitrust probe ...
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Small details matter when restoring 1941 Harley-DavidsonMay 25, 2014 12:00 am - When you get right down to it, hardware is an integral part of our rolling machines. Simple nuts, bolts and original parts may seem trivial, but it's small elements like...
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Carol Stream dealership celebrates 40 years in businessMay 24, 2014 12:01 am - Customer loyalty on display above showroom floor
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1967 Ford Mustang once cheap college wheelsMay 19, 2014 12:00 am - A cheap set of wheels is a must have for any college student — something easy on the wallet but big on fun. Pat Mondy found both in his 1967 Ford Mustang. He purchased i...
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Hyundai recalling 137,500 Tucson SUVsMay 17, 2014 1:01 am - DETROIT - Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling 137,500 Tucson SUVs because the air bags aren't correctly mounted to the steering wheel. The recall involves 2011-2014 model yea...