Copyright 2009 http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:24 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:00:24 -0600 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/Green-Stars-of-the-LA-Auto-Show-70389257.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:21:19 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/hybrid_alt_la_50796973_101+%288%29.jpg
Look for concepts from Audi and BMW -- they're hard to miss.

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Vehicles can be powered a number of ways, but the world seems to be stuck on gasoline. Why? That's a Good Question.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/toyota-sudden-acceleration-68998907.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:28:12 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Toyota+logo.jpg
Top carmaker says problem is floor mats, but a steady stream of consumers and safety experts are saying more is at play.

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Toyota's got a new concept vehicle that's like nothing you've seen before. Except maybe in theaters.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/iphone-viper-smart-start-remote-application-64186622.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:17:03 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/viper-smartstart.jpg
Smart phone technology is about to make Chicago winters a little less painful.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/Hummer-Sold-For-150-Million-63874447.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:33:57 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/100909_HUMMER.jpg
Hummer, the gas-guzzling, muscular icon of the American road, has been sold to a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/Neil-Young-Gets-His-Lincoln-Thinkin-and-Volted-Up-63670777.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:50:22 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/neilyoung2.jpg
The rock star's '59 Lincoln will guzzle gas no more.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/NATLGM-Pulling-E-Brake-on-Saturn-Brand-62949207.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:12:50 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*68/saturn+man.jpg
General Motors announced Wednesday that it will no longer make Saturn vehicles after a deal to sell the popular brand to Penske Automotive Group Inc. fell apart.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/Hybrid-Car-Owners-No-Carpool-Lanes-For-You-62456632.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:43:50 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/prius+%28Medium%29.jpg
As of Jan. 1, 2011, those yellow HOV stickers are set to expire and lawmakers say, sorry, your current hybrid just isn't good enough for an extension.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/They-Got-Their-Kicks-on-Route-66-60811537.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:10:09 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/DSC01103.jpg
MoshPix: San Bernardino, California hosted their 20th annual end-of-summer Route 66 Rendezvous and more than 2,000 classic, muscle and simply amazing vehicles were on view.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/What-Happens-When-a-59-Chevy-Bel-Air-Crashes-Into-a-09-Malibu-Watch-59672382.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:16:17 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/chevy-bel-air-crash.jpg
To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety decided to crash a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air into a 2009 Chevy Malibu and make a video. Sounds like fun right?

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/GM_Offers_Money_Back_Guarantee-59053307.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:38:17 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*80/man+holding+car+keys.jpg
General Motors is hoping to jump-start its revival by guaranteeing car buyers that if they don't like their new wheels, they can bring it back for a full refund.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/tech/Test-Driving-the-New-Tesla-54778162.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:16:20 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*70/80957524.jpg
The new Tesla? Really choice.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/_Cash_for_Clunkers__Putting_Financial_Burdon_on_Dealers_Chicago.html Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:51:56 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/SNC00048_640x480.jpg
Dealers who had been struggling finally moved cars with the "Cash for Clunkers" program, but are now floating big bills until they're paid from the government.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/GM_Partners_With_eBay_Chicago.html Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:45:54 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/430PPKGGMONEBAY_3168281_640x480.jpg
As part of its makeover strategy, GM is expanding its showrooms from parking lots to lap tops.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/They_Just_Don_t_Make__Em_Like_They_Used_To_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:49:34 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/classiccarthumb_640x480.jpg
Car enthusiasts say newer fuel-efficient cars will never have the soul and character of the American classics.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/Crush_For_Clunkers_Miami.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:56:39 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/instigator_640x480.jpg
One South Florida car dealership has the perfect way to get rid of the influx of gas-guzzling clunkers that have recently been traded in. Crush 'em!

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/Chevy-Volt-Boasts-230-MPG-52952822.html Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:14:12 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/chevy-volt-0814.jpg
The Chevy Volt, GM's much anticipated electric car, will be a sipper, not a guzzler, getting an astounding 230 miles per gallon in the city, the company said.

]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/cars/Helios-Takes-a-Miami-Maxim-Dream-Ride-52477382.html Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:35:11 -0600 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/120*90/Helioaston.jpg
The controversial dancing driver comes back to Miami to enjoy some hot cars in Homestead.

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