Autos
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Classic recollections: Father's day specialJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - When George Shirkey came across his red-hot 1939 Ford pickup, it was tattered and tired — better suited for barnyard hauling than blacktop cruising. But that didn't stop...
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Used car buyers may not be told of auto recallsJun 19, 2011 6:00 am - Used car dealers aren’t required to tell buyers about notifications
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Palatine approves second Arlington dealershipJun 14, 2011 12:00 am - Arlington Automotive Group Inc., which operates Arlington Toyota at Rand and Hicks roads in Palatine, will open another auto dealership later this month that specializes...
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Classic recollections: 1960 Dodge Dart PioneerJun 13, 2011 12:00 am - Paul and Sandy Kosiek had one stipulation when shopping for their first classic vehicle: they wanted something reliable enough to be driven straight home in an exciting ...
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Stalls can be related to coolant lossJun 12, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My wife and I live in Alexandria, Minn. and were passing through Chicago on May 29. I bought the Daily Herald and saw your auto article about a 1996 Lincoln Town ...
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Car club calendarJun 10, 2011 12:00 pm - Car shows June 18: Salt Creek Park District#146;s Father#146;s Weekend Extravaganza car show is 10 am.m to 3 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Recreation Facility, 1200 E. T...
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Indy speedway seeks another century of innovationsJun 07, 2011 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Motor Speedway has not changed its master plan in the last century. It is still a test facility at heart. Engineers have spent 100 years im...
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Classic recollections: 1961 Studebaker Hawk, Steve Jaffe, GlenviewJun 06, 2011 12:00 am - Steve Jaffe's passion for the Studebaker Hawk was passed down to him from his dad, who was smitten with the finned coupe's forefather, the Golden Hawk, from its '56 ince...
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Small cars getting safer, insurance group saysMay 30, 2011 6:00 am - DETROIT — Small cars are getting safer as more models than ever earn the top safety rating from the insurance industry. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said t...
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Classic recollections: 1957 Chevrolet 210, Phil Cajda, Des PlainesMay 28, 2011 10:00 pm - Most Midwest classic car owners prefer to look in other regions of the country before plunking down their hard earned cash for a vehicle. Cruel winters and perpetual moi...