Autos
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Plans for car wash near Barrington auto dealership meets opposition from neighborsAug 19, 2021 1:00 am - The Motor Werks auto dealership in Barrington wants to build a nearly 19,000-square-foot car wash, a plan that the village asked to be tweaked after negative reaction fr...
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Palatine braces for effect of microchip shortage on auto salesAug 10, 2021 5:30 am - A midyear review of Palatine's 2021 budget shows that property, sales and state income tax revenues are all above budget, while expenses are generally better than antici...
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In Transit: As dealers adjust to new-car shortage, along comes mechanics strikeAug 09, 2021 5:30 am - After weeks of vacant showrooms, suburban auto dealers have adjusted to telling consumers there is a scarcity of new cars courtesy of a microchip shortage, courtesy of t...
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Former auto dealer Douglas Rockenbach has diedAug 08, 2021 1:00 am - A World War II veteran who went on to run a prominent suburban auto dealership that bore his family's name has died. Douglas A. Rockenbach, 96, of Grayslake, died Aug. 4...
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Oak Brook-Based CarDr.com partners with J.D. Power on the new smartphone Vehicle Appraisal AppAug 05, 2021 11:00 pm - (OAK BROOK, IL) - CarDr.com's new smartphone Vehicle Appraisal App, the first to combine pricing and OEM level On-board diagnostics (OBD) via a Bluetooth connection, ann...
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Grand Wagoneer makes debut at area Jeep dealershipJul 21, 2021 11:00 pm - LIBERTYVILLE - Liberty Auto City, family owned and operated for over 56 years, will introduce the long awaited 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer at a premier event from 6:30 to 9...
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How a classic 1973 Chevy Camaro marks a milestone for Wauconda Cruise NightJul 21, 2021 5:00 am - Wauconda Cruise Night celebrated a milestone Tuesday with recognition for the 10,000th vehicle to participate in the popular summer event. The landmark came much faster ...
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Plenty to see and test drive at Chicago Auto Show as dealers grapple with lean inventoriesJul 14, 2021 1:00 am - Thursday will mark the debut of a Chicago Auto Show like no other. Organizers will offer the traditional glitzy indoor display of new models plus an outdoor Street Fest ...
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Versiti to host 23rd annual Dennis Buckley Memorial Blood Drive at the 2021 Chicago Auto ShowJul 07, 2021 11:00 pm - From the coolest cars to the hottest new technologies, the Chicago Auto Show has it all - including an amazing opportunity to save lives during the five-day event. This ...
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Palatine council approves plan for 8th new car dealership in townJun 22, 2021 5:30 am - It's official - Palatine will be welcoming its eighth new car dealership next year, provided construction takes place on schedule. The village council on Monday night ga...