Autos
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US auto sales up in September on big trucksOct 03, 2011 12:00 am - DETROIT — U.S. buyers shrugged off economic worries and snapped up SUVs and pickups last month, surprising the auto industry and raising hopes that a bumpy year will end...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Tire pressure systemsOct 02, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I worked for an automotive center and I’m wondering if TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) is really necessary as opposed to traditional valve stems for automo...
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Hoffman Estates to demolish old police station to make way for Audi dealershipSep 28, 2011 12:00 am - The village of Hoffman Estates is moving forward with demolition of its former police station after village trustees approved a deal last Monday to sell the property to ...
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Classic recollections: 1956 Ford Fairlane SunlinerSep 26, 2011 6:00 am - Exposure to perilous weather isn't the only threat to old vehicles. Ron Grove and his dad quickly learned this during their search for a father-son restoration project i...
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AP Sources: Chrysler-UAW talks break downSep 22, 2011 1:00 am - DETROIT — Negotiations over a new four-year contract between Chrysler and the United Auto Workers have broken down as both sides refuse to budge on key financial issues,...
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AM General is producing wheelchair-accessible carsSep 21, 2011 12:00 am - MISHAWAKA, Ind. — The plant that formerly made H2 Hummers has begun making wheelchair-accessible cars. AM General, which made the H2 under contract for General Motors Co...
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Classic recollections: 1940 Harley-Davidson UL flatheadSep 19, 2011 6:00 am - Some people need time to think decisions over. In Joel Bernbaum's case, 15 years were required to contemplate purchasing and restoring his 1940 Harley-Davidson UL motorc...
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City Limits Harley-Davidson in Palatine holds celebrationSep 18, 2011 11:00 pm - City Limits Harley-Davidson will hold its official grand opening celebration Saturday, Sept. 17, at the new dealership location, 2015 N. Rand Road, Palatine. The festivi...
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Biggest blind spot for car buyers? FinancingSep 18, 2011 5:00 am - NEW YORK — Car buyers are getting smarter about negotiating prices. Securing cheap financing is another matter. It’s a common blind spot for consumers, who tend to fixat...
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Doug McAllister/Under the Hood: Most vehicles have two air filtersSep 18, 2011 12:00 am - Q. The dealer I always take my car to sent me an email saying On Star had emailed them about a problem I’m having with my car. The problem is with the engine air fil...