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.

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.

Chicago Auto Show rolls into town
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.