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Car club calendar

Sep 18, 2019 11:14 AM - The Chicago suburbs are home to many car lovers and clubs devoted to models ranging from the Alfa Romeo to Volkswagen. The Daily Herald has compiled a list of car shows, swap meets and monthly meetings for area car clubs, as well as several local motorcycling groups.
Through highs and lows, Cobra still the car of his dreams

By Matt Avery
Sep 16, 2019 7:00 AM - In the fall of 1979, Kevin Fangman was over the moon. The 17-year-old had just bought his dream: a 1977 Ford Mustang Cobra II. Head over heels in love with the car, he eagerly blurted to his dad he was "going to keep it forever."
Edmunds rates best used vehicles for college drivers

By Brent Romans
Sep 14, 2019 6:00 AM - Many college-bound students, whether it be a freshman leaving home for the first time or a grad student needing more reliable transportation, require the purchase of a vehicle. To help out, Edmunds has identified five common requirements for college drivers and recommended a slightly used vehicle for each.
Volkswagen electrifies the iconic Bug

By Matt Avery
Sep 9, 2019 6:00 AM - To demonstrate the versatility of its new electric battery platform, Volkswagen will unveiled a retro, all-electric e-Beetle concept this week. The vehicle will be shown for the first time starting Thursday at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany.
Chevy van is rolling 'memory trip' and history lesson

By Matt Avery
Sep 2, 2019 6:00 AM - Rich Keylard's 1969 Chevy van is one far-out hauler that combines two childhood passions. First is his fondness for customization. His other obsession is airbrushing, a skill the Roselle man began learning at 15.
Arlington Heights Ford certified as a J.D. Power 2019 Dealer of Excellence

Sep 1, 2019 6:00 AM - Arlington Heights Ford has been certified in the J.D. Power 2019 Dealer of Excellence Program, which recognizes a select number of vehicle dealerships throughout the U.S. that provide exceptional customer service.
Tesla owner wanted to control her Model 3, so she implanted a valet key in her arm

By Peter Holley
Aug 31, 2019 6:00 AM - The software engineer from Dallas already had an RFID implant in her left hand that gives her basic access to her personal computer and lets her open her front door.
1956 Buick Super fit grandfather 'like a glove'

By Matt Avery
Aug 26, 2019 10:27 AM - In 1956, Matthew Krajacik strolled into Logan Square Buick, located on Chicago's Northwest side at the intersection of Milwaukee and Sacramento. The bustling city dealership held lots of promise for a flashy set of wheels, which is just what Matthew was shopping for.
Military convoy passes through DuPage County

By Matt Avery
Aug 23, 2019 4:32 PM - A convoy of vintage military vehicles rolled through the suburbs this week, celebrating the 100th anniversary of a cross-country trip taken by the U.S. Army in 1919. The group, sponsored by the Military Vehicle Preservation Association, included 49 trucks, cars and Jeeps, ranging from a 1918 Dodge staff car to ambulances dating from the 1990s.
See vintage and rare autos at Sunday's Geneva Concours d'Elegance

By Ann Piccininni
Aug 21, 2019 11:00 AM - The chance to see 200 or so luxury, vintage and rare autos, all of which have been lovingly cared for and restored, draws visitors to the annual Concours d'Elegance show and competition, which returns Sunday, Aug. 25, to downtown Geneva.

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