Autos
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Mercedes on the move in St. CharlesMay 27, 2011 3:37 pm - The move seemed to take forever because of construction on Randall Road, but Mercedes-Benz of St. Charles is finally in its new home. After spending five years in a form...
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Fiat to buy remaining stake in ChryslerMay 27, 2011 2:05 pm - DETROIT — Italian automaker Fiat says it intends to buy the U.S. government’s remaining 6 percent stake in Chrysler. Chrysler would be free of U.S. government ownership ...
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Weekend Drive: 1968 M715 Kaiser JeepMay 27, 2011 10:46 am - Richard Pateracki’s vehicle isn’t as fast or shiny as all the other cars that line up for Saturday cruise nights in downtown Mount Prospect, but he is very proud of it, ...
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Haley-fueled Ford day nets Wheeling H.S. $10,000May 25, 2011 10:19 am - Wheeling High School had a “fantastic” turnout May 14 for its Ford Motor Company-sponsored “Drive One 4UR School” fundraiser for the school's music programs. $PHOTOCREDI...
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3 car noises that could mean big troubleMay 23, 2011 11:36 am - DETROIT — When your car squeaks, groans or squeals, it’s asking for help. Ignoring those noises can cost big bucks later, so it’s best to check them now and fix any prob...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Distributor problem can cause stallsMay 23, 2011 7:39 am - Q. My 1994 Honda Accord LX has stalled out twice #8212; once at a stop sign. The car restarted after six or seven attempts. The weather was dry. I took it to my reli...
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Allstate to acquire Esurance, Answer FinancialMay 19, 2011 2:00 pm - Northbrook insurance giant Allstate Corp. announced Wednesday that it will buy Esurance and Answer Financial for $700 million plus the tangible book value of the entitie...
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Feds investigating Ford Freestyle accelerationMay 17, 2011 2:27 pm - DETROIT — Federal safety officials are investigating complaints that the Ford Freestyle crossover vehicle can lunge unexpectedly when driving at low speeds or idling. Th...
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Cars arrive for Pontiac-Oakland museumMay 15, 2011 8:48 am - PONTIAC, Ill. — Pontiac Tourism Director Ellie Alexander stopped to make an observation as she walked past Tim Dye recently in downtown Pontiac. “You look like an expect...
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5 common car problems and what they cost to fixMay 10, 2011 12:23 pm - DETROIT — Drivers get nervous whenever the “check engine” light illuminates on their dashboard. It can signal anything from a missing $3 gas cap to repairs costing thous...