Autos
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How to plan and pack for a long trip with a passengerJul 30, 2017 6:00 am - This is the time of year when folks are planning to take long motorcycle trips with spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends or significant others. Many of these passengers will...
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Saturday is Thunderbird night at Mount Prospect car showJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - More than 15 vintage Thunderbirds will be on display at this Saturday's Bluesmobile Cruise Night in downtown Mount Prospect. The weekly car show, sponsored by the Mount ...
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World's Fair exhibit fueled family journeyJul 24, 2017 6:00 am - By Matt Avery Special to the Daily Herald In 1965, Bennie Horton and his dad set off on an epic cross-country road trip. They left their home in Los Angeles, heading eas...
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Viper power propels speedy Dodge pickup truckJul 17, 2017 6:00 am - Andy Grysko has always been a truck guy, having owned numerous Dodge Dakotas and Rams. Despite his familiarity, Andy wasn't prepared for what he saw at the 2003 Chicago ...
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3 things to consider before buying an electric car
Jul 15, 2017 7:22 am - This summer has had a lot of news about electric vehicles. Tesla announced last week that it plans to deliver its first mass-market car to customers this month. Volvo sa...
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Car technology gets a big upgrade thanks to FCC
Jul 15, 2017 7:19 am - Federal regulators have approved a big swath of new airwaves for vehicle radar devices, opening the door to cheaper, more precise sensors that may accelerate the arrival...
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Winding roads merge twice for local coupleJul 10, 2017 6:00 am - Butch Nelson and Jill Kessler have quite the story of how they first met, moved apart and then fell in love - and it all centers on a shared love for cars. Both grew up ...
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Car show calendarJul 05, 2017 11:00 pm - Shows, swap meets July 7-8: Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Schaumburg hosts the Raminator monster truck, 208 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Bring the whole family fo...
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Missner Group gets Toyota dealer renovation projectJul 05, 2017 1:00 am - DES PLAINES - The Missner Group has been selected for an exterior improvement and renovation project on behalf of Elgin Toyota, 1600 W. Lake St., Streamwood, The propert...
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History just as much a part of 1936 Chevy as its turn signalsJul 03, 2017 6:00 am - By Matt Avery Special to the Daily Herald The Great Depression of the 1930s hit everyone hard. Money was tight, yet John Brayton's grandfather, in need of transportation...