Autos
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Swift 1965 Chevelle outmuscles cars with fewer doorsSep 11, 2017 6:00 am - Bob Holland was stationed at Castle Air Force Base outside of Merced, California, in 1964. When he wasn't diagnosing weather equipment as an electronics technician, he w...
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Nissan Leaf revamped with self-parking, longer battery range
Sep 09, 2017 7:19 am - Nissan, the maker of the Leaf electric vehicle, is aiming to more than double annual deliveries after the revamped model hits showrooms starting next month. Features lik...
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Congress paves the way for more self-driving cars
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Insurance claims seen on Carfax reportSep 09, 2017 6:01 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I really enjoy reading your insight and articles in the Auto section of the Daily Herald. I'm writing in regard to the latest article (Aug. 27) abo...
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In a high-tech world, car designers still rely on clay
Sep 05, 2017 7:00 am - WARREN, Mich. (AP) - Car designers have every kind of software and virtual reality tool. But when they want to make sure a car's curves look just right, they rely on one...
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Just one demand: A garage long enough for 1963 Cadillac FleetwoodSep 04, 2017 6:00 am - In 1963, the owner of Svec & Sons in Berwyn deemed it time to upgrade the funeral home's fleet of hearses. Knowing he wanted the pinnacle of class and elegance, he heade...
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No transponder? I-PASS users could see tolls double in 2018 if they buck the systemSep 03, 2017 11:00 pm - Got one I-PASS transponder but multiple cars? It could cost you in 2018 as the Illinois tollway cracks down on I-PASS users that drive through tolls without transponders...
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Mechanics strike drags on but some cutting solo deals with unionSep 03, 2017 11:00 pm - Ever since the error sign flashed on her trusty Nissan, Kimberly Riney has lived on borrowed time and a borrowed car. The Wood Dale driver's dealership can't repair her ...
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Electric cars are taking off. Why not electric pickup trucks?
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Car club calendarAug 31, 2017 11:00 pm - Shows, swap meets Sept 1: The Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival Cruise In, 5-9 p.m., at Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road. Presented by BGV Motorsports and the A...