Autos
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Grayslake approves plans for ‘country club for cars’Jun 19, 2012 2:09 pm - Owner of similar business in Minn. ‘not impressed at all’
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A 'real fine' 409 in Chevy Bel AirJun 18, 2012 6:00 am - One of the hottest tunes on the radio in 1962 was a little ditty by a group of surf-loving teens who extolled excitement over something called a “4-0-9.” The Beach Boys ...
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American drivers turn to smaller, better enginesJun 17, 2012 7:44 am - DETROIT — Back when gas was cheap, Americans bought cars with V-8 engines like the Big Block, Cobra Jet and Ramcharger. Acceleration was all that mattered, even in famil...
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GM chief says ‘fix’ in Europe needed to end lossesJun 12, 2012 11:54 am - General Motors Co., the world’s largest automaker, needs to mend its European operations and end losses in the region to give investors confidence to buy the company’s s...
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1964 Mercury Comet Caliente runs hotJun 11, 2012 6:00 am - Having had a history with muscled Corvettes and Camaros, Dave LeVere hadn't considered owning a Mercury Comet. However, his performance horizons broadened in 2006 while ...
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Directional tires shouldn’t be crossed when rotatedJun 10, 2012 5:29 am - Q. In a recent article, you had a Q&A about tire rotations. While I agree with everything you said, I believe you forgot one important comment. What about car owners who...
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Summer travel: 5 new cars for family road tripsJun 09, 2012 11:00 pm - DETROIT — It's an American rite of passage: The family road trip. While everyone loves the destination — whether it be the Grand Canyon or the beach a few hours from ho...
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Raymond Chevrolet to celebrate expansion, 70-year historyJun 09, 2012 11:56 am - Grand reopening in the works following $1 million renovation
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Honda electric car gets 118 mpg, but costs add upJun 09, 2012 7:30 am - DETROIT — At 118 miles per gallon, the Honda Fit electric vehicle is the most fuel-efficient in the United States. But getting that mileage isn’t cheap — and it isn’t al...
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Classic Recollections: 1932 Ford roadster, Gary Heidt, Rolling MeadowsJun 09, 2012 5:34 am - In the world of hot rod suspension components, one name that should instantly come to mind is Heidts. For more than 25 years, the suburban company has cranked out suspen...