Autos
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Rohrman Auto Group donates $100,000 to Sandy reliefDec 07, 2012 6:57 am - In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, people across the suburbs have donated time and money to help the storm’s victims, including the Chicago area car dealerships of the Bob ...
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Aston Martin sells stake to investment fundDec 07, 2012 6:34 am - Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Aston Martin, the British maker of sports cars featured in James Bond movies, will sell a 37.5 percent stake to Investindustrial to shore up its fi...
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Storm delays lift already strong US auto salesDec 03, 2012 6:31 am - DETROIT — Superstorm Sandy gave an extra boost to already strong U.S. auto sales last month, although carmakers warned that uncertainty over the “fiscal cliff” could und...
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Lincoln brand changes name as new MKZ goes on saleDec 03, 2012 5:11 am - DETROIT — After years of dismal sales, Ford’s Lincoln luxury brand is reintroducing itself with a new name and a new midsize sedan. The brand is returning to the name Li...
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Couple's Model A's are two of a kindDec 03, 2012 3:00 am - “If you're going to have a classic car, you have to drive it. Otherwise, I recommend you collect stamps!” That is the advice Mike Podgorski gives on how our beloved roll...
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Hong Kong car park investment craze raises bubble fearDec 02, 2012 6:02 am - HONG KONG — Investors looking for new places to park their cash in Hong Kong are driving up prices for parking spaces, sparking fears of a bubble in the Asian financial ...
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Short trips still tough on engineDec 02, 2012 4:20 am - Q. I had a fuse replacement done at the dealer where I bought my new 2008 Elantra in October, 2007. I lost remote control, map lights and overhead lights, etc. After the...
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Honda do-over; Civic revamped to fix flawsNov 29, 2012 12:48 pm - Honda has made a quick U-turn. Just 19 months after its Civic compact car hit showrooms and got slammed by critics, the company has revamped the vehicle, giving it a new...
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Fiat 500 adds electric and big versions to lineupNov 28, 2012 6:44 am - DETROIT — The Fiat 500 is getting bigger and going electric. Two new versions of the Italian-styled mini-car are appearing at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week: The “...
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Modern retros are throwbacks to a treasured timeNov 26, 2012 5:00 am - It's not unusual for an enthusiast to wrap-up a lengthy and expensive vehicle restoration and realize his yesteryear classic still rides and drives like a decades-old ca...