Autos
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For car buyers, an end to the days of dickering?
Sep 18, 2016 7:17 am - The first Tesla store opened in Columbus, Ohio, 72 miles away. Then one popped up in Cincinnati. Soon, another was in Cleveland. Tesla's Ohio invasion was swift and - to...
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Bill Ford: Robot-car ethics need urgent societal review
Sep 18, 2016 7:15 am - The great-grandson of Henry Ford called on the auto industry and public institutions to address ethical issues emerging in a world where robot cars will make life-and-de...
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Uber's self-driving car: Prepare to be thrilled and bored at the same time
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Classic cars displayed at Street FestSep 14, 2016 11:00 pm - An exhibit of original-owner cars was on display Saturday, Sept. 10, at Randhurst Village's first Street Fest in Mount Prospect. The exhibit was organized by Matt Avery,...
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Neighbors bond over shared love of '67 ImpalaSep 12, 2016 6:00 am - Mike Ruhl is a friendly guy. Like most, after moving to a new neighborhood, he set out to meet the neighbors. What he found, or rather heard about, just a stone's throw ...
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Adesa to offer dealers unique ways to bid on used vehicles in HoffmanSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - Adesa, an international wholesale auction house for used vehicles, is opening its first Illinois location on Oct. 28 in Hoffman Estates. Adesa, at Beverly Road and ...
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Elon Musk confronts Wall Street in plea to Tesla workers
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East Dundee gives tax incentives to auto dealerSep 07, 2016 5:42 am - After undergoing a $1.8 million renovation, the Cucci Ford automobile dealership in East Dundee will receive some financial assistance from the village. Cucci Auto Group...
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Turtle Wax stays viable after more than 70 yearsSep 05, 2016 1:00 am - Sondra A. Healy was a little girl when she watched how her father, Ben Hirsch, would make and sell what would become an iconic wax product for car owners worldwide. Hirs...
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Couple nears 50 years with their wedding carSep 04, 2016 11:00 pm - One of the hottest cars to have in 1964 was Pontiac's just-released GTO. It stirred drivers' hearts everywhere, including that of Tom Kilis. The young man had just finis...