Autos
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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...
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Ford tests medical monitoring in vehiclesMay 28, 2011 6:00 am - The black Ford Explorer had a warning for the test driver at the lab in Dearborn, Michigan, last week: “It is important for you to recheck your blood glucose now.” The d...
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Toyota to set up social networking serviceMay 28, 2011 6:00 am - TOKYO — Toyota is setting up a social networking service with the help of a U.S. Internet company and Microsoft so drivers can interact with their cars in a way that's s...
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Mercedes on the move in St. CharlesMay 27, 2011 3:00 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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Weekend Drive: 1968 M715 Kaiser JeepMay 27, 2011 12:00 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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Fiat to buy remaining stake in ChryslerMay 27, 2011 12:00 am - 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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Haley-fueled Ford day nets Wheeling H.S. $10,000May 24, 2011 12:00 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 22, 2011 6:00 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 22, 2011 12:00 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 18, 2011 12:00 am - 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...