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The Nissan 370Zki (a 370Z roadster on skis and rear axle snow treads) and the Armada Snow Patrol vehicle photographed at Northerly Island in Chicago on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 (Zbigniew Bzdak/baiduhai).

Nissan rips up Chicago Auto Show with 370Z snowmobile

May 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Just in time for the season's heaviest snow storm in Chicago, Nissan unveiled the 370Zki concept snow-car-mobile in advance of the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. Based off the 370Z Roadster,...

The 2018 Hyundai Sonata in top-of-the-line 2.0T Limited trim sports a refreshed exterior design and interior layout, as well as a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Pictured in Ned Brown Preserve in Cook County on Jan. 30, 2018.

Auto review: 2018 Hyundai Sonata competes on value

August 18, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

New cars are special. Baked into that new car smell is a feeling of excitement. Why else would we pay thousands of dollars more for something that loses 10 percent...

Mya Rios, 17, of Racine, Wis., laughs while simulating a race in a Dodge Challenger at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place on Feb. 11, 2017.

Interactive consumer experience to drive 2018 Chicago Auto Show

August 18, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

The 2018 Chicago Auto Show rolls into town with a lot of promise and even more product. From Saturday through Presidents Day, showgoers get to kick the tires, open doors...

The 2018 Kia Stinger is a performance sportback sedan powered by a 365-horsepower 3.3-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission, seen here in top-of-the-line GT2 trim. Pictured in downtown Arlington Heights, on Jan. 23, 2018.

That’s a Kia? Stinger puts a buzz in performance sedans

August 18, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

The Stinger is a five-door sportback rear-wheel drive performance sedan hitting 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Aside from the badge, nothing about it sounds or looks like a Kia. This...

Believe the hype: 2018 Honda Accord is that good

October 28, 2019 at 6:17 p.m.

The redesigned 2018 Honda Accord has won a slew of awards, including the 2018 North American Car of the Year, the industry’s most impartial acknowledgment. Awards are like opinions, sure,...

2018 Volkswagen Atlas is powered by a 276-horsepower V-6 engine mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with 4Motion Active Control, an all-wheel-drive system that defaults to front-wheel drive. Pictured in Arlington Heights, Ill., on January 5, 2018.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas carries 3-row SUV class on its shoulders

August 18, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

With the all-new Atlas, Volkswagen is one of the last automakers to debut a proper three-row SUV. Being late to the three-row party has its advantages; Atlas feels roomier, smoother...

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE with AWD in Habanero Orange paint is powered by a revised 2-liter turbo four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing. It's longer and heavier than the outgoing model, yet more efficient and powerful. Pictured Dec. 30, 2017, in Arlington Heights.

Auto review: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is like a good winter coat

August 18, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

A good compact crossover is like a good winter coat: it’s nothing to get excited about or in, but its ability to satisfy several functions can be very pleasing. The...

Most anticipated vehicles of 2018 range from Stinger to Ranger to Wrangler

June 1, 2019 at 2:07 a.m.

With auto show season in full swing, automakers are ratcheting up the excitement for new rides arriving in dealerships and driveways in 2018. Crossovers continue to dominate new model lineups,...

New for 2018, the Range Rover Velar luxury midsize crossover is powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine in a sleek sophisticated design featuring twin touch screens in the cabin.

2018 Range Rover Velar: Two touch screens too many?

August 18, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

New for 2018, the Range Rover Velar enters a field flooded with luxury crossovers. Like so many overlooked middle children, it’s challenging to tell where Velar fits even within the...

The 2018 Jaguar F-Type SVR convertible is seen at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet on June 27, 2017. The car can hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.

Best rides of 2017

August 18, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

It was a great year in cars, but as I go through the memories of what made it such a standout year it has less to do with the drive...

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