Autos
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Analysis: The solution to saving U.S. automakers isn't tariffs, it's empowering workers
Aug 18, 2019 6:00 am - Former centers of auto production such as Ohio and Michigan were key to Donald Trump capturing the presidency. Voters there found Trump's promise to bring back good auto...
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Bentley builds tribute to its doomed 1939 race carAug 12, 2019 6:00 am - In 1939, Bentley released its Mark V and, based on that model, built a high-performance prototype called the Corniche for a Greek race car driver. The Corniche boasted r...
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Car show calendarAug 09, 2019 6:01 am - Shows, events Aug. 9, 10 & 11: 2019 Indian Uprising, Mega Center at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main St., St. Charles. Back for the 29th year. Join the Cruisin' Tig...
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Tesla scrutinized by U.S. agency over Model 3 safety claims
Aug 07, 2019 1:00 am - The National Highway Traffic Administration sent Tesla's Elon Musk a cease-and-desist letter last year regarding Model 3 safety claims and subpoenaed the carmaker for in...
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Miles and miles in a Model T hotrodAug 05, 2019 6:00 am - Curt Zimmerman's 1923 T-bucket wouldn't be many motorists' first choice to take on a road trip, yet it's just what the enthusiast loves piloting on long-distance drives....
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Car show calendarJul 31, 2019 11:00 pm - Shows, events Saturday, Aug. 3: UPS for Downs Charity Car Show, Schaumburg. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fuddruckers, 436 E. Golf Road. Benefits United Parent Support for Down S...
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Fiat Chrysler profits up on record North America results
Jul 31, 2019 7:00 am - MILAN (AP) - Italian-American carmaker Fiat Chrysler is reporting a 14% increase in second-quarter profits on the back of record results in North America. Fiat Chrysler ...
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A tale of two ponys: Ford Mustangs, that isJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Like father, like son is the story with Joe Sepanik and his pair of four-wheeled steeds. In 1982, Joe watched his dad, Joe, buy a new, painted black Mustang hatchback fr...
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Major automakers strike climate deal with California, rebuffing Trump's mileage freeze
Jul 25, 2019 1:00 am - Four automakers from three continents have struck a deal with California to produce more fuel-efficient cars for their U.S. fleets in coming years, undercutting one of t...
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Volvo Cars recalls 507,000 vehicles as probe finds fire risk
Jul 22, 2019 1:00 am - Swedish auto-maker Volvo Cars is recalling 507,000 vehicles worldwide because of a faulty engine component that, in extreme cases, could result in a fire. The company, w...