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Spectators enjoy classic vehicles at Daily Herald Cruise Night

By Matt Avery
Aug 14, 2020 6:00 AM - One thing that has not wavered during the pandemic is auto enthusiasts' passion and joy for sharing their classic cars and motoring stories, as was evident during last week's Daily Herald Cruise Night at Bloomingdale Court.
Daily Herald Cruise Night revved up for Aug. 5 return

By Matt Avery
Aug 3, 2020 10:27 AM - It's been a wild and wacky summer. But if there's one thing to bring out smiles, it's getting back to gathering with fellow auto enthusiasts at the first Daily Herald Cruise Night of the season on Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Bloomingdale.
Uncle's Malibu beachcomber finds new home

By Matt Avery
May 26, 2020 11:08 AM - In the summer of 1966, Eric Haslow's uncle, Bill Townsend, had the hots for one thing: a Mustang convertible. But when his uncle couldn't find one, the Crystal Lake man's relative opted for a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu.
BMW i8 set to speed off into the sunset

By Matt Avery
Apr 11, 2020 6:00 AM - As the adage goes, all good things must come to an end. That now includes BMW's i8.
Air Force pony car retired after decade of recruitment

By Matt Avery
Mar 9, 2020 5:00 AM - A new craft has landed at the National Museum of the Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. And it's not packing wings but rather wheels. Called the X-1 Mustang, the car, which indeed is one of Ford's iconic pony cars, was built in 2009 and modeled after the first aircraft to break the speed of sound.
Aston Martin offers in-house customizers

By Matt Avery
Feb 26, 2020 1:00 AM - Aston Martin and that international man of mystery, James Bond, are alike in that when they need something custom, they call in Q. Whereas 007 only gets help from one person, the automaker has a whole team devoted to creating and crafting bespoke versions of its British luxury vehicles.
Some buyers demand something out of the ordinary

By Matt Avery
Feb 22, 2020 6:00 AM - Looking to really rev up your spring? Specialty Vehicle Engineering has some exciting news for Camaro enthusiasts. The specialty shop announced it will offer its popular 2020 Yenko Camaro/SC Stage I in not just a coupe but a convertible body style, too.
Classics at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show

By Matt Avery
Feb 15, 2020 6:00 AM - The Chicago Auto Show is the locale to catch all the latest and greatest in wheeled transportation. Besides the cutting-edge glitz and glam, it also holds wonderful classic gems, too.
When you don't want the commonplace SUV or truck

By Matt Avery
Feb 8, 2020 6:00 AM - Searching for an SUV that was built in a supercar facility, or hunting for a unique truck? I saw both at the Chicago Auto Show's media day this week. We take a peek at the 2021 Silverado 1500 Realtree Edition and the 2020 Acura MDX PMC Edition.
Museum to give away Hollywood roadster

By Matt Avery
Feb 3, 2020 6:31 AM - If you are like me, when "Ford v Ferrari" raced into theaters last summer, you moved fast to grab a seat in your local multiplex. There, larger than life, we gearheads drank in the high-octane story of Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles as they took on Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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