Cars and Trucks

AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years

Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.

May 26

Used car values soar due to chip shortage, how to cash in on your clunker

A microchip shortage that is slowing down new car production is also turning up the heat in the used car market. Auto experts say you can get a good deal if you want to sell or trade in your used car.

May 20

‘This sucker’s quick’: Biden test drives electric Ford F-150 pickup truck

Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.

May 18

Chicago Auto Show to return to McCormick Place this July

The Chicago Auto Show is returning this summer to the Windy City, officials announced Tuesday.

May 4

Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040

Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.

April 23

12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035

Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.

April 21

US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles

The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.

April 13

Honda recalls over 628K US vehicles to replace fuel pumps

Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail -- and causing the engines to stall.

March 31

Global microchip shortage shuts down Belvidere Jeep plant

The Stellantis plant in Belvidere will stop production for two weeks, according to a statement from the company.

March 30

Illinois Automobile Dealers Association sues state, EV makers over direct sales

The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association has filed a lawsuit against the state and electric truck startup Rivian for selling vehicles directly to consumers.

March 26

What to know about pay-per-mile car insurance

This is what you need to know before signing up for a pay-per-mile auto insurance policy.

March 11

Over 800,000 Nissan cars recalled for brake light issue

The problem could cause the vehicles lights and engine not to work.

March 10

KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says

The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.

March 9

Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.

February 23

Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold

After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.

February 19

Mercedes recalling 1.3 million cars because emergency software could send rescuers to wrong location

Mercedes-Benz says they've found that emergency crews have been sent to the wrong locations after crashes because of the malfunctioning systems.

February 13

Honda issues major recall worldwide

Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.

December 16, 2020