Autos
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Belvidere auto plant expected to close in February
Dec 09, 2022 12:00 am - Hundreds of workers are expected to be laid off when automaker Stellantis closes an assembly plant in Belvidere early next year, citing the challenge of rising costs rel...
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Suburban communities join EV Readiness ProgramNov 29, 2022 10:00 pm - CHICAGO - ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus announced the inaugural 16 communities participating in the EV Readiness Program, an initiative launched earlier this ...
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Should you buy a pricey new car now or hold off?Nov 28, 2022 4:30 am - Pay $1,500 for suspension work on the 10-year-old Explorer or buy a new car? That used to be a no-brainer. Now, with COVID-19 vehicle shortages, a microchip desert, supp...
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Phillips Chevrolet wins award for fourth year in a rowNov 13, 2022 12:00 am - Phillips Chevrolet was presented with the J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence Award for the fourth year in a row. This award recognizes select dealerships throughout the Uni...
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Elon Musk sells $3.95 billion worth of Tesla stock
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Volkswagen of Mount Prospect motoring to Palatine, making way for Nelson AutomotiveOct 26, 2022 1:00 am - Cars aren't the only things moving off the lots for some suburban auto dealers. Volkswagen of Mount Prospect will soon become Volkswagen of Palatine, relocating next mon...
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Jeeps invade Lake County for celebration of automotive iconOct 23, 2022 1:00 am - It was a Jeep jamboree in suburbs on Sunday, as dozens of the iconic vehicles made their way Grayslake for the first Lake County Jeep Invasion. Hosted by the Lake County...
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Phillips Chevrolet wins Dealer of the Year AwardOct 16, 2022 1:00 am - Phillips Chevrolet was presented with General Motors' "Dealer of the Year Award" for 2021. They are proud to have earned this award for 17 years, recognizing their achie...
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Mecum Auto Auctions returning to Schaumburg for three-day eventOct 10, 2022 1:00 am - A magenta 1971 Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible once owned by suburban candy heiress Helen Brach will be among the highlights when Mecum Auto Auctions returns to the Ren...
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Sold-out EV show said to mark a 'turning point' for the industrySep 30, 2022 1:00 am - The Chicago Automobile Trade Association — the same organization that hosts Chicago's annual auto show — is holding its first all-electric show for dealers and consumers...