Cars, utilities lift U.S. industrial output in March

WASHINGTON | U.S. industrial output rose in March as cold weather kept utilities busy generating heat and a surge in auto production helped offset broader weakness in manufacturing.

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.

Winter Salt Treat Road Concerns

Blends of salt and chemical combinations create better options today for not only keeping winter roads safe, but also to prevent harm to vehicles and vegetation.

If we ban what might hurt us, so long automobiles

In response to Larry Gill's letter, nothing in the preamble to the Constitution can "win out" over a constitutional right. The preamble states, “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common d…

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

The 2012 Volvo C30 features a large glass hatch and tall rear lamps.

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.

Rear styling highlights Volvo R-Design

Curvaceous contours and LED tail lights accent the 2012 Volvo XC60 Polestar R-Design.

Mill Street Car Cruises resume Saturday under Lowell Lions Club sponsorship

LOWELL | The Mill Street Car Cruises return Saturday under the Lowell Lions Club banner.

Driver woman showing new car keys

Woman driver holding car keys driving her new car. Beautiful multiracial young woman.

VIDEO: Chicago Auto Show draws thousands

The opening day of the Chicago Auto Show attracted thousands to get a glimpse of the latest automobiles.

VIDEO: Automakers entice customers at auto show

Automakers employ different marketing strategies to entice customers at the Chicago Auto Show.

St. John man finds car of his youth 50 years after selling it

Many people recall their first car. A few buy the same model in their later years out of nostalgia. But rarely can someone claim to have bought back the exact car they owned in their youth.

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.

Crown Point's Thursday car cruise moves location for August

CROWN POINT | Tonight's car cruise has been moved from the downtown square to Beacon Hill Plaza, 109th and Broadway.

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.

Initial car quality falling for new vehicles

A California-based research firm said initial quality of newly launched model vehicles has fallen sharply after showing improvement in the previous three years, according to the results of a study it led.

Merrillvilles 40th anniversary film fest continues June 24

MERRILLVILLE | The town's 40th anniversary celebration continues at 8 p.m. June 24 as it presents the movie "Vanishing Point" outside of Town Hall, 7820 Broadway.