Autos
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VW enthusiast has history with rare cat: 1978 PumaJun 26, 2017 6:00 am - For decades, Lance McDonald has loved anything Volkswagen. Going back as far as the 1970s, he owned a VW and VW kit car repair business called Autokraft Werks in Roselle...
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Lower gasoline prices ease holiday travel plansJun 23, 2017 1:00 am - The Shell gas station at the intersection of Lake-Cook and Rand roads near Deer Park is selling gas for $1.99 a gallon. The low price is causing some traffic jams at tha...
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Bartlett church hosts Jeep Show on July 8Jun 22, 2017 1:00 am - Faith World Outreach Church in Bartlett will host its 4th annual Jeep Show from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8. The event is free and open to the general public o...
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Despite years of neglect, 1966 Mustang retained good 'bones'Jun 19, 2017 6:00 am - By Matt Avery Special to the Daily Herald It can be hard to see that perfect diamond in the rough. Yet, with a lot of hard work, most rolling relics can be turned into t...
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Car show calendarJun 13, 2017 11:00 pm - Shows, swap meets June 17: Bumper to Bumper Car Show at the Taste of Des Plaines, Ellinwood Street and River Road. Cruise in any time after noon. Judging takes plac...
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VW Bus reminiscent of surfing cultureJun 12, 2017 6:00 am - Guy Malpica was born in Chicago but moved with his family at the age of 5 to sunny Puerto Rico. There in the tropics, he grew to embrace the strong culture of family, ba...
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Ethanol-free gasoline has pros and consJun 10, 2017 6:01 am - By Doug McAllister Q. Hello, Doug. Love your column in the Daily Herald. It's helped me out a few times. Thanks. I have a question regarding grades of gasoline. We trave...
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Chicago man finds his French connectionJun 05, 2017 6:00 am - Laurent Houphoue grew up in Côte d'Ivoire (the Ivory Coast), Africa, where French influences abound. Laurent remembers seeing cars from the likes of Peugeot and Renault,...
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Tesla's Model X misses out on America's voracious SUV hunger
Jun 04, 2017 7:23 am - Not everything Elon Musk touches has been a runaway sales success. While Tesla Inc.'s Model S has been a hit and thousands lined up to order the upcoming Model 3 sedan, ...
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Leaking brake line needs to be replacedJun 04, 2017 5:01 am - By Doug McAllister Q. I have a 2001 Ford pickup truck I am getting ready to sell and I noticed the brake line going to the rear is wet with fluid. Is there a way to spli...