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    Why does Norway lead the world in electric vehicle adoption? It's economics 101

    I thought Norway led the world in electric vehicle adoption because of ecological reasons. Since it has the second largest coastline in t...

    Certified pre-owned cars offer the best of new and used car deals

    Certified pre-owned (CPO) cars offer the best of new and used car deals

    The shift is on: Manual transmissions may be endangered but they're also beloved

    The tween riding in the back seat finally asked, “What is that thing you keep moving up there?” She had never seen “that thing” known as ...

    Annual scholarship award drives memory of auto writer Jim Mateja

    Jim Mateja was an award-winning automotive columnist who spent 47 years covering the auto industry for the Chicago Tribune. His widesprea...

    3-row roundup: America's best-selling segment gets larger with new SUVs from Kia, Cadillac and BMW

    America's favorite family hauler is the three-row midsize SUV, which accounted for nearly 25 percent of new car sales in 2018, according ...

    Tips for cold, cold car care

    Cold weather can hit cars as hard as people. Here are some preventative tips on how to prep your car for winter, to more functional tips ...

    Ford launches rear-wheel-drive 2020 Explorer with Hybrid and Sport variants

    Breaking coverage of the launch of the 2020 Ford Explorer. Built in Chicago's southside, the sixth-generation Explorer aims to carry on t...

    Original 1960s Ford Broncos made new by Illinois company

    The return of the Ford Bronco may conjure up images of a large off-road SUV with Jeep-like character in pickup truck capability. It was b...

    18 Best Rides of 2018

    2018 Midwest Automotive Media Association Fall Rally at Autobahn Country Club. Of the estimated 100 new, redesigned or significantly refr...

    Supercar Commute: McLaren 570S Spider

    Driving a supercar convertible in November in Chicago is less than ideal but the McLaren 570S Spider is still a blast regardless of the w...

    54.5 mpg: Why our measure of fuel economy is wrong

    The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE), or target fuel economy number for automakers to average across their fleets by 2025, reported ...

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