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Teslas Are Losing the Fight With Chicago's Brutal Winters, Slow Charge Times Galore
Teslas Are Losing the Fight With Chicago's Brutal Winters, Slow Charge Times Galore

19 Jan 2024, 18:44 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Even under ideal winter conditions, unlike the extremes in weather often displayed in Chi-town, electric vehicles are known for suffering long charge times.

 
Why Chicago Selling Its Parking Meters 15 Years Ago Was and Still Is a Terrible Deal
Why Chicago Selling Its Parking Meters 15 Years Ago Was and Still Is a Terrible Deal

4 Dec 2023, 13:52 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Parking meters are useful. Cherished? No. But who is benefiting from making drivers pay for parking? In Chicago's case, not the city, that's for sure

 
Blade Helicopters to Play the Role of eVTOLs in Eve’s First U.S. Air Mobility Sim
Blade Helicopters to Play the Role of eVTOLs in Eve’s First U.S. Air Mobility Sim

23 Aug 2022, 14:38 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Embraer offshoot Eve Holding selected Chicago to run its first eVTOL simulation on the North American continent, flights coming in September

 
NASCAR Will Rumble Through the Streets of Chicago for History Making Event July 2023
NASCAR Will Rumble Through the Streets of Chicago for History Making Event July 2023

20 Jul 2022, 07:15 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / NASCAR just announced the city of Chicago will host the first ever street race for the organization in its history the weekend of July 1-2.

 
NASCAR Might Hold Its First F1-Style Street Race Sooner Than You Think
NASCAR Might Hold Its First F1-Style Street Race Sooner Than You Think

1 Mar 2022, 18:03 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Can stock car racing join the city streets in search of a marvelous performance? NASCAR thinks it is time. That’s why they’re preparing for it. Here’s how

 
2022 Chicago Auto Show Will Feature a Carjacking Booth, a First in History
2022 Chicago Auto Show Will Feature a Carjacking Booth, a First in History

12 Feb 2022, 08:37 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Cook County Sherriff’s office have set up a carjacking booth at the 2022 Chicago Auto Show, advised attendees to buy units with tracking technology

 
Pininfarina Is Charging Ahead on U.S. Soil and Opens Two New Showrooms
Pininfarina Is Charging Ahead on U.S. Soil and Opens Two New Showrooms

18 Jan 2022, 23:13 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Pininfarina expands its dealer network in the U.S. and now covers more areas for those looking for an exclusive, drop-dead gorgeous hypercar

 
Crashed Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Should Be Put to Sleep, but It’s for Sale
Crashed Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Should Be Put to Sleep, but It’s for Sale

28 Sep 2021, 12:51 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Located in Chicago and with only 2,771 miles on the clock, this crashed 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is looking for a new home

 
2009 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Has More Power Than a SF90 Stradale for Half the Cost
2009 Ferrari F430 Scuderia Has More Power Than a SF90 Stradale for Half the Cost

2 Jul 2021, 11:45 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / If you've ever looked at cars and thought about their dollar-to-horsepower ratio, this exotic will set you back $225 per each hp delivered

 
2004 Ford Mustang Is a Rare SVT Cobra Collectible, Priced Like a 2021 Model
2004 Ford Mustang Is a Rare SVT Cobra Collectible, Priced Like a 2021 Model

3 May 2021, 17:08 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Given the choice between a classic Ford Mustang that's also quite rare, and a 2021 model that has nothing special about it, which way would you go?

 
2005 Dodge Viper Has More Power Than a Bugatti Chiron, Is Reasonably Priced
2005 Dodge Viper Has More Power Than a Bugatti Chiron, Is Reasonably Priced

21 Mar 2021, 18:59 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Buying this car will cost you about $82 per horsepower, and since we're talking about a 6 figure price, you will get 4 figure horsepower levels.

 
Ferrari Flips and Burns on Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive, and It Was a Rental
Ferrari Flips and Burns on Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive, and It Was a Rental

29 Nov 2020, 06:09 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / That’s one expensive weekend ride: 22-year-old driver loses control of the car on Oak Street curve, hits a barrier and flips the car over

 
You Don’t Need 4 Wheels to Drive a Yukon, but Stopping at the Lights Is a Must
You Don’t Need 4 Wheels to Drive a Yukon, but Stopping at the Lights Is a Must

25 Nov 2020, 10:48 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Viral video shows incredible moment an SUV is speeding on a Chicago street despite the fact that it’s sitting on only three wheels, spitting sparks

 
That’s a First: Horse Rider With Motorcycle Convoy Stops Traffic on Expressway
That’s a First: Horse Rider With Motorcycle Convoy Stops Traffic on Expressway

24 Sep 2020, 11:17 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Dreadhead Cowboy puts together unique and very dangerous form of protest, shutting down traffic on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago

 
Ride Out Into Eternity With the Harley-Davidson Hearse
Ride Out Into Eternity With the Harley-Davidson Hearse

5 Jun 2020, 17:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Bikers can make their last ride a truly memorable experience and a celebration of life, but this service is not just for them. The Harley hearse is all about fr

 
A 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS Is Too Loud For Residential Area: The Apple of Discord
A 1965 Chevrolet Nova SS Is Too Loud For Residential Area: The Apple of Discord

10 May 2020, 04:43 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Neighbor complains her windows “rattle” whenever Chevy Nova SS starts up, owner says he’s not about to stop driving his $40K toy because of noise concerns

 
This Ferrari GTC4Lusso Has a Truck as Hood Ornament and a Strange Tale to Tell
This Ferrari GTC4Lusso Has a Truck as Hood Ornament and a Strange Tale to Tell

10 May 2020, 04:04 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Chicago business is the scene of strange altercation between disgruntled employee and boss, boss’ Ferrari gets smashed in retaliation

 
Lamborghini Huracan Gets Kobe Bryant Custom Wrap, Becomes Kobe24Lambo
Lamborghini Huracan Gets Kobe Bryant Custom Wrap, Becomes Kobe24Lambo

23 Feb 2020, 04:40 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Fan turns 2015 Huracan he’d been trying to sell into a Kobe Bryant tribute-on-wheels that he’s showing off at major sporting events, is still selling it for $17

 
Kanye West Rolls Into Chicago in Fleet of Sherp ATVs to Hand Out Free Yeezies
Kanye West Rolls Into Chicago in Fleet of Sherp ATVs to Hand Out Free Yeezies

17 Feb 2020, 04:12 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Rapper makes surprise appearance ahead of the official release of the YZY QNTM shoe, brings an entire fleet of the Russian-made ATV he seems to love so much

 
Driving Across the US in a Tesla Model X on Autopilot: Free, Safe but Not Ideal
Driving Across the US in a Tesla Model X on Autopilot: Free, Safe but Not Ideal

29 Jan 2020, 14:39 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / YouTube star Ryan Trahan takes his Tesla on the road from Austin to Chicago for a review on the costs, the duration and the convenience of such a long trek