Mercedes recalls 7,300 electric SUVs over battery fire risk
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,362 electric SUVs in the U.S. over the risk of a battery fire. Here's what to know.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7,362 electric SUVs in the U.S. over the risk of a battery fire. Here's what to know.
Chicago Auto Show begins amid Trump's push to end federal support for EVs
Two weeks before the Chicago Auto Show, President Trump signed an order rolling back federal support for EVs, including the goal for them to make up half of new car sales.
Two weeks before the Chicago Auto Show, President Trump signed an order rolling back federal support for EVs, including the goal for them to make up half of new car sales.
Chicago Auto Show rolls into town
It's the largest and longest-running auto show in North America and it's right here in Chicago.
It's the largest and longest-running auto show in North America and it's right here in Chicago.
Car insurance prices jumped most for these states in 2024
Car insurance rates increased by an average of 15% last year. Here’s which states saw the biggest jump, and why.
Car insurance rates increased by an average of 15% last year. Here’s which states saw the biggest jump, and why.
Honda recalls nearly 295,000 vehicles in US over engine stall issues
Honda is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. over an issue that can cause the engine to stall or lose power. Here's what to know.
Honda is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the U.S. over an issue that can cause the engine to stall or lose power. Here's what to know.
Over 80,000 Kia electric, hybrid vehicles recalled over issues with airbags: NHTSA
Kia is recalling over 80,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles over concerns about airbags.
Kia is recalling over 80,000 of its electric and hybrid vehicles over concerns about airbags.
Stellantis to build mid-size pickup truck at Belvidere plant by 2027
Stellantis, one of America’s largest automakers, announced plans to build a new mid-size pickup truck at its Belvidere plant by 2027.
Stellantis, one of America’s largest automakers, announced plans to build a new mid-size pickup truck at its Belvidere plant by 2027.
Chicago cold snap forces EV drivers to rethink routines as chargers get busier
EV charging stations in Bolingbrook are seeing higher traffic as winter temperatures arrive, with drivers adjusting to the challenges of cold-weather driving.
EV charging stations in Bolingbrook are seeing higher traffic as winter temperatures arrive, with drivers adjusting to the challenges of cold-weather driving.
More people bought the electric version of the Mustang than the regular version
Ford announced that sales of its electric Mustang Mach-E surpassed those of its traditional Mustang in 2024 – a notable milestone for the Detroit automaker in a challenging EV market.
Ford announced that sales of its electric Mustang Mach-E surpassed those of its traditional Mustang in 2024 – a notable milestone for the Detroit automaker in a challenging EV market.
Ford recalls thousands of trucks due to crash risk: What to know
What to know about Ford's latest recall of electric F-150 Lightning trucks and how to check if your vehicle needs inspection.
What to know about Ford's latest recall of electric F-150 Lightning trucks and how to check if your vehicle needs inspection.
Hyundai EV drivers can get a free NACS adapter for Tesla Superchargers – here’s how
Hyundai is hoping to make charging their electric vehicles as easy as possible by offering a free NACS adapter for use at thousands of Tesla Superchargers.
Hyundai is hoping to make charging their electric vehicles as easy as possible by offering a free NACS adapter for use at thousands of Tesla Superchargers.
Here’s what a Honda-Nissan merger could mean for the auto industry and consumers
The potential merger could help boost the auto companies production of electric vehicles amid growing changes in the car industry.
The potential merger could help boost the auto companies production of electric vehicles amid growing changes in the car industry.
Nissan, Honda announce merger plans, which would create world's No. 3 automaker
Nissan and Honda agreed to consider a merger and set up a joint holding company, which would create the world's third-largest automaker.
Nissan and Honda agreed to consider a merger and set up a joint holding company, which would create the world's third-largest automaker.
Honda, Nissan allegedly planning to start merger talks in light of EV competition: report
Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly set to start negotiating a potential merger between their companies soon, according to Japanese media.
Honda Motor and Nissan Motor are reportedly set to start negotiating a potential merger between their companies soon, according to Japanese media.
Suburban DMV location to permanently close next week
The Illinois Secretary of State announced a DMV facility in suburban Chicago will be closing its doors for good next Monday.
The Illinois Secretary of State announced a DMV facility in suburban Chicago will be closing its doors for good next Monday.
Advance Auto Parts closing over 700 locations following sluggish performance
Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.
Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.
1.4M Honda vehicles under investigation following concerns of engine failure
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is conducting an investigation regarding claims that engines could fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is conducting an investigation regarding claims that engines could fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.
IDOT urges drivers not to swerve as deer activity increases this fall
As deer activity spikes in fall, the Illinois Department of Transportation advises drivers not to swerve to avoid deer to prevent accidents.
As deer activity spikes in fall, the Illinois Department of Transportation advises drivers not to swerve to avoid deer to prevent accidents.
Nissan to cut 9K jobs, reduce CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces 'severe situation'
Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.
Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.
Honda recalls another 700,000 vehicles, this time for pumps that can crack and leak fuel
According to Honda, a defective fuel pump part can cause a fuel leak, fuel smell while idling or driving, and the risk of fire, crash, or injury.
According to Honda, a defective fuel pump part can cause a fuel leak, fuel smell while idling or driving, and the risk of fire, crash, or injury.



















