Two-thirds of U.S. drivers support increased federal funding for road improvements

Online Staff Report Sixty-two percent of U.S. motorists believe the federal government should invest more money to improve roadways, according to
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Happening Now> Nation & World | Comments (0)

Ford Fusion Hybrid — a look at the ‘Green Car of the Year’

By Allen Penticoff Free-lance Writer The 2013 Ford Fusion (sticker price of $29,890) was named “Green Car of the Year” by Green
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Mr. Green Car | 2 Comments

State Police offer winter driving safety tips

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — As the winter driving season approaches, Illinois State Police (ISP) are urging motorists to take the
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November 28, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Mr. Green Car: Full-size driving: The Chevy Suburban

By Allen Penticoff Free-lance Writer I often write about driving small, efficient cars. There is no getting around the fact that
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Mr. Green Car | Comments (0)

Auto News: November most dangerous month for deer-vehicle collisions

Staff Report Deer-vehicle collisions are three times more likely to occur in November than they are on any day between Feb.
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October 31, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto News: Aug. 26 Car and Motorcycle Show to benefit Rock House Kids

• Event will run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 26, at Loves Park Auto Parts & Loves Park Motorsports Staff
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Motorcycle News: Sports team license plates now available for motorcycles

Staff Report Legislation proposed by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White (D) expanding the Illinois sports teams’ series to include motorcycle
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August 22, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto News: Distracted driving legislation signed into law

Staff Report Legislation proposed by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White (D) to further strengthen the laws on distracted driving was
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | 1 Comment

Auto News: Central Christian Church Classic Car Show Sept. 8

Staff Report Central Christian Church will hold its Eighth Annual Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept.
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto News: Lifescape, AARP offer refresher course for older drivers

Staff Report For the third year, Lifescape and AARP are teaming up to offer a refresher course during the annual Senior
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August 8, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto News: Getting your car ready for vacation

Staff Report Many people are planning their family vacation. For most, that means a long car ride. Before you hit the
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Antique cars to be featured at Freeport’s Aug. 11 Cruise Night

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Cruise Night 2012, sponsored by Freeport Downtown Development Foundation, will be Aug. 11 in historic downtown
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Illinois Automobile Dealers Association: EPA fuel economy rules could price some out of financing

Staff Report A recent study shows the average $3,000-price-per-vehicle increase resulting from the newly proposed fuel economy rules will prevent thousands
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto News: Marengo dealership first in Illinois to carry Zero’s electric motorcycle line

Staff Report MARENGO, Ill. — Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycle technology, has appointed Randy’s Cycle as the
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May 30, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Distracted driving laws quickly changing use of smartphones while driving

ARA Content Distracted driving is receiving lots of attention — in the media and in the legislature. One cause of distracted
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | 1 Comment

Auto Maintenance: Tips to help get 200,000 miles out of your car

ARA Content The average driver today estimates a vehicle should go for more than 200,000 miles before sending it into retirement,
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May 16, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Motorsports: Funny Cars highlight Byron Dragway’s Spring Nationals May 6

Staff Report Byron Dragway kicks off its season Sunday, May 6, with its ninth annual Spring Nationals, featuring a high-powered Nostalgia
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May 2, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Sports> Sports News | Comments (0)

Auto News: Car maintenance isn’t just under the hood

By Glass Doctor April is National Car Care Month. Before you get behind the wheel, remember car maintenance isn’t just under
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April 18, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto News: Donating your car to charity can earn you a tax deduction

Staff Report The economy is showing signs of recovery, even with the rising cost of gas. Many people who held on
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April 4, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | 1 Comment

Auto News: Loves Park Tuffy Auto Service Center wins 2011 New Dealer of the Year

Staff Report Jim Heim and Danette Maynard, franchisees of the Loves Park Tuffy Auto Service Center, have been Tuffy franchisees since
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March 21, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto News: AAA: Vehicle spare tires may soon be a thing of the past

Staff Report HELENA, Mont. — Buying a car can be a stressful experience. One thing buyers could depend upon was that
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February 22, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto News: Mr. Green Car: Ford Focus 2012 reasonably priced with decent fuel economy

By Allen Penticoff Free-lance Writer One night, I was passing through Oregon, Ill., on my way to Dixon with friends when
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Mr. Green Car | Comments (0)

Alzheimer’s Association offers tips to aid with driving conversations

Staff Report CHICAGO — Driving demands quick reaction time and fast problem solving. As a result of the progressive nature of
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January 11, 2012 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Living | Comments (0)

Auto News: Use of mobile web services has drivers distracted

Staff Report BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — New research from State Farm shows that although texting while driving remains a concern on the
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December 28, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Traffic crashes cost Americans nearly $300 billion

Staff Report HELENA, Mont. — The annual societal cost of traffic crashes is $299.5 billion, more than three times the $97.7
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December 21, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Online Exclusives | Comments (0)

State Police warn drivers to prepare for winter weather

Staff Report PECATONICA, Ill. — As the winter driving season approaches, Illinois State Police are advising motorists to take the necessary
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November 30, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto News: Discount Tire opens on Perryville in Machesney Park

Staff Report Discount Tire, America’s largest tire and wheel retailer, has announced the opening of its new store at 7101 N.
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November 16, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Local News | Comments (0)

Auto Safety News: Deer-vehicle collisions down 12 percent in Illinois

Staff Report For the third consecutive year, the number of deer-vehicle collisions in the U.S. has dropped. And the downturn is
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November 2, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Auto Safety: Rockford ranked 36th on 2011 ‘Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report’

Staff Report The Allstate Insurance Company released its seventh annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report” Sept. 1. The report ranks America’s
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Living | Comments (0)

Mr. Green Car: Is 54 mpg in our future?

By Allen Penticoff Free-lance Writer President Barack Obama recently announced there were agreements made (not at all unanimously) with automakers to target
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Living | 2 Comments

Green Auto News: 84-volt 1915 Detroit Electric a unique entry at local car show

By P.J. Francis Contributing Writer A very special car that is almost a century old went almost unnoticed by most of
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September 7, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Living | 1 Comment

Advance Auto Parts opens in Machesney Park

Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance
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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Eyes on the road: Safe driving tips for teens

ARA Content While celebrities and parents alike have tried to educate teens about the dangers of driving while distracted, many have
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August 10, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | 4 Comments

AAA projects 2.5 percent decrease in Fourth of July travel

By AAA Helena, Mont.—AAA forecasts 39 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday
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June 29, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Fun tips for the family road trip

ARA Content Few things bring a family together and create wonderful memories better than a summer road trip. And after several
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | 2 Comments

AAA reminds motorists about hazards of running out of gas

By AAA HELENA, Mont.—With gas prices nearing record levels, motorists who attempt to stretch a tank of gas too far could
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June 15, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

AAA offers tips to keep drivers safe during wet weather

From AAA Reports Helena, Mont.—Spring and summer weather mean more rain showers in many parts of the U.S., which can result
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June 1, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Mr. Green Car: Life cycle assessment of vehicle manufacturing

By Allen Penticoff Freelance Writer The title of this piece sounds pretty dry to begin with—like something an engineering student would write.
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Mr. Green Car | 1 Comment

Cars: Used car shopping? Use the right tools to find the right vehicle

ARA Report Used vehicles are a lot like snowflakes or people—no two are exactly alike. Sure, two Ford Mustangs are exactly alike
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April 6, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Automotive Parts: When to change your wiper blades

ARA Report Clear vision is essential to safe driving, especially in the wintertime. Neglect your wiper blades, and you may find
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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane | Comments (0)

Automotive News: Mr. Green Car: More about keeping old cars going

By Allen Penticoff Freelance Writer Enough of the numbers! Time to tell a tale again of keeping old cars going. January 2011, my
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March 23, 2011 | Also published in Automotive News> Fast Lane> Mr. Green Car | 1 Comment




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