Autos
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Tesla plans 'Supercharger' station at Meijer in Rolling MeadowsApr 28, 2017 1:00 am - Tesla has proposed installation of 10 charging stations for its electric cars in the Meijer parking lot in Rolling Meadows. The charging location would be one of only fo...
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Early 4x4s inspire pair of off-road vehiclesApr 24, 2017 6:00 am - Navigating the backroads of Colombia is no easy task. The picturesque countryside is full of rough terrain, treacherous trails and rocky roads. Nelson Acevedo and his wi...
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Will autonomous driving kill the sports car? Mazda and Porsche say No
Apr 23, 2017 7:18 am - The robot drivers are coming. Virtually every brand in the auto industry is bragging about its autonomous driving capabilities. In four years, some Fords will even skip ...
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Car club calendarApr 21, 2017 6:01 am - Shows, swap meets April 22: 11th annual VW Parts & Accessories Swap Meet, sponsored by the Northeast Illinois Volkswagen Association. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., DuPage County F...
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Hurdles remain high for latest flying carApr 19, 2017 11:00 pm - MONACO - It may not be quite like the Jetsons, but for over a million dollars you too can soon fly around in a car. A Slovakian company called AeroMobil unveiled on Thur...
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Electric hybrids all the rage at Shanghai auto showApr 19, 2017 11:00 pm - SHANGHAI - General Motors Co. has announced plans to manufacture and sell a gasoline-electric hybrid version of its Chevrolet Volt in China. The announcement at the Shan...
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European classic Mini Cooper cut down to sizeApr 17, 2017 6:00 am - The original Mini Cooper was a micro machine - petite in size and light on fuel - perfect for narrow urban streets. With the relaunch of the brand, new BMW-built Minis a...
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Show stars Lincoln Navigator, scary-fast Dodge ChallengerApr 12, 2017 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - From high-performance muscle cars to hot-selling SUVs to cars hitting the U.S. market for the first time, the 2017 New York International Auto Show features a...
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Exhibition celebrates three standouts of American automotive historyApr 12, 2017 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - It's History! A hot rod, a custom car and a lowrider have received national honors in our nation's capital. The McGee Roadster hot rod, a Hirohata Merc radi...
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Ford, Chevy supercars defy the Dodge DemonApr 10, 2017 6:00 am - The American horsepower wars are in full red alert. Muscle-car contenders are coming out swinging to claim the title of biggest, baddest street bruiser. Dodge has largel...