Autos
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Going to a Cruise Night? Here's what you need to knowApr 13, 2014 11:00 pm - When the summer sun is out, there are dozens of fine cruise nights and car shows to sample in the Chicago area. Few events can compare to the one-of-a-kind experience of...
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U.S. failed to investigate GM despite troubling dataApr 12, 2014 1:01 am - U.S. regulators looking into General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet Cobalt noticed a surprising statistic: warranty claims over the car's air bags were four times higher than fo...
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Ford recalls nearly 435,000 vehiclesApr 07, 2014 1:01 am - Ford is recalling nearly 435,000 cars to fix rusting frame parts or faulty seats. The biggest of the two recalls covers nearly 386,000 Ford Escapes from the 2001 throug...
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1970 Ford Torino was cool in schoolApr 07, 2014 12:00 am - Kent Krueger learned many things during high school. Apart from the wide world of academia, the Barrington resident was taught a lesson in classic American muscle. It wa...
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Car club calendarApr 06, 2014 11:00 pm - Car shows April 27: Northern Illinois Region of the Walter P. Chrysler Club (NIR-WPC) 31st annual Car Show and Swap Meet. Rain or shine at Larry Roesch Chrysler/Dod...
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Tesla fights New Jersey fan on direct car salesApr 06, 2014 6:12 am - Tesla Motors Inc. appealed New Jersey's ban on direct auto sales, arguing that the decision thwarts the company's mission of providing sustainable transportation and unf...
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NHTSA to require rearview cameras in new vehiclesApr 05, 2014 8:01 am - The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a final safety rule that requires rearview technology in many new vehicles. The move is an effort to reduce deaths and s...
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GM dealers now must counsel anxious customersApr 05, 2014 1:01 am - The chatter on the showroom floor of John McEleney's Chevrolet dealership this week focused more on defects than deals. General Motors Co.'s chief executive officer face...
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Chrysler recalling 870,000 SUVs for brake defectApr 02, 2014 1:01 am - DETROIT - Chrysler is recalling nearly 870,000 SUVs because corrosion may make the vehicles' brakes harder to use. Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUVs from the 20...
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U.S. auto sales expected to rise 2 percent in MarchApr 01, 2014 1:01 am - DETROIT - U.S. auto sales went out like a lion. Automakers said Tuesday that new car and truck sales picked up speed halfway through March, culminating in a strong final...