The Cobe Trophy Race of 1909: Louis Chevrolet’s big day

It was 1909, and automobiles were still toys for super wealthy Americans like Ira Cobe, a Chicago financier and the president of the Chicago Auto Club.

Christenson Chevrolet to unveil expansion

HIGHLAND | March brings the start of spring, basketball frenzy and the wearing of the green on St. Patrick’s Day.

Raminator monster truck flexes muscle today in Highland

A four-wheeled monster is sitting in the parking lot of Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Highland and will be destroying cars today.

Volvo S60 T5 boasts all wheel drive and safety features

Snow-belt dwellers are already whispering the “W-word” in our region. So is Swedish automaker Volvo.

BMW 3 Series moves 4-cylinders

German automaker BMW dials its “Ultimate Driving Machine” down to four cylinders with the 2012 BMW 328i sedan.

Rear styling highlights Volvo R-Design

Volvo takes a tall order to highlight the XC60 sport utility and C30 two-door hatchback Polestar R-Design vehicles.

Stamp show judges 'good sports'

Rich Drews, left, of Palatine, and Kathy Johnson, of Skokie, judge stamp collections while dressed in hockey gear at the Park Forest Stamp Club's show, Parforex 2012, in March.

FORK IN THE ROAD: Struggle to afford food boosts demand for aid

In Angie Williams' ideal world, no one would go hungry.

Roving into new territory

British automaker Land Rover ventures into New Year territory with a dramatic departure from the norm and the all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque.

Higher durable-goods orders ease economic worries

WASHINGTON | A surge in demand for autos and aircraft drove orders for long-lasting manufactured goods higher in July, easing fears the economy might be on the verge of another recession.

Power Wagon delivers a full pull

Chrysler's former Dodge truck division now carries a brand nameplate known by a single word: Ram.

Schepel earns kudos from Buick-GMC

MERRILLVILLE | Despite the economic downturn and stagnation, Schepel Buick GMC Cadillac remained strong and was named one of the top dealerships in the nation for 2010.

Nissan Versa drives higher value

Nissan Versa is one of the vehicles in the compact car segment that caters to budget–minded consumers looking for good value and exceptional fuel efficiency.

Chrysler big in large car market

Chrysler's late-model 300 sedan is an automotive success story that has turned heads and cars into driveways across America since its debut in 2005.

SLK takes a new view for summer

Last week's oppressive heat and humidity closed the lid for many convertible drivers in our region.

Mitsubishi sparks new electric car

After 35 years of research and development Mitsubishi Motors closes the circuit on its i–MiEV Concept with a production version scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of this year.

Concept vehicles take top honors"

The 10th annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards were announced last week during a ceremony at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Mich.

Mercedes bends CLS roofline

It appears to be a German thing -- arching a car's roofline to give the impression of a coupe body style with sedan underpinnings.

Mazda's minivan alternative

Mazda reintroduces "mini" to the minivan market with the 2012 Mazda5.

Fast company: A supercar sensation

The practice of racing cars on beaches has long since passed into automotive history. Today, car owners are hammering the throttle at places like GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, Michigan, and Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, Illinois.