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UAW: Can you afford a new car? 

In most parts of America, you have to have a car. There are some locations in our country where you can make it with buses and trains but that is a small section of America. If you live on the East coast between NYC and Washington, D.C. then you might be able to survive without a car. If you live in Tomahawk, Kentucky you must have a car.

Mercedes-Benz Dealership breaks ground in Romeoville

“Car dealerships are a destination, and we look forward to welcoming new customers and being able to offer high quality vehicles like Mercedes-Benz in Romeoville,” said Mayor John Noak.

Association of National Advertisers presents 2023 Driving Influence Award to QYOU media for Hyundai TikTok campaign

QYOU Media, a media company powered by the Creator Economy, identified 11 Black Creators and, together with Culture Brands, developed a two-phase digital influence campaign. Together, they created a viral campaign for both the ultimate family vehicle and benefits of an electric lifestyle.

Chicago Auto Show is bigger and better for 2023

More than two-dozen manufacturers are showcasing their latest cars including the latest e-cars, subcompacts and supersized vehicles-all with tons of innovations. There's more to just sitting in the cars and looking at the interiors, you can experience them first-hand on test tracks right inside the exhibit halls.

Pritzker approval of vehicle infrastructure plan

“Because of my administration’s work on the nation-leading Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act, Illinois stands at the forefront of the emerging electric vehicle industry,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This funding serves as a vital complement to that work and will ensure we meet our goal of putting one million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. In every corner of the state, we have invested in our infrastructure and our workers, making it clear to vehicle, charging station, and auto parts manufacturers that Illinois is the best place in the nation to manufacture and drive an electric vehicle.”

Will you own an electric car?

EVs could mean fewer people on America’s Interstates. Currently in most American communities it’s much easier to go home to recharge at your own power station. Cross country driving will be out of the question or very difficult in an EV for the next two or three years. Currently an EV will go about 250 to 350 miles on a charge. This means you will always be searching for the next power station.  This will be a major lifestyle change.

EV tax break incentives

The REV Act passed two months after the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act which incentivizes EV adoption, driving Pritzker’s vision to make Illinois “the best place in North America to drive and manufacture an electric vehicle.”

2022 Prius Prime Limited

The Prius Prime was the first Toyota hybrid to use a dual motor drive, which helps improve acceleration in EV Mode for spirited driving. The system engages both the generator (MG1) and electric drive motor (MG2) for drive torque via an innovative one-way clutch. This is the first deployment of MG1 for that purpose. In other Prius models, MG1 provides only battery charging while MG2 provides drive torque and charging.

2022 Jaguar F-Type R

Starting with the 2016 model year, the Jaguar F-TYPE will come with the best warranty and longest scheduled maintenance package* of any luxury sports car in the market with five-years or 60,000-mile coverage

Drivin: AUTO REVIEW 2022 Genesis G80 Sport — Korean Creative Liberty

Genesis ensured that its suite of advanced driver assistance technologies took precedence. Bravo since the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) honored all 2022 Genesis models with the TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) for this year. For example, the G80 includes Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Keep Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, and more. “At Genesis, safety is our top priority, and the customer is at the center of every decision we make,” said Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer of Genesis Motor North America. “Safety is emphasized in the design and engineering of our award-winning vehicles.”

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John F. Kennedy Middle school student’s letter sparks Civil Rights lesson

John F. Kennedy Middle School eighth-grader Sofia Mercado wrote a letter to Civil Rights advocate Edith Lee-Payne, prompting her to visit the school and speak to the entire eighth-grade class about her experiences in the Civil Rights movement.