Why taking your car to a dealership for repairs might be your only option soon
For those of us who like to take our car to a local mechanic for repairs rather than a dealership, that option might not be around much longer.
For those of us who like to take our car to a local mechanic for repairs rather than a dealership, that option might not be around much longer.
Slow & Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival at Navy Pier
There are more than 250 cars, motorcycle and bicycles on display at Navy Pier today for the Chicago Lowrider Festival.
There are more than 250 cars, motorcycle and bicycles on display at Navy Pier today for the Chicago Lowrider Festival.
The most complained-about cars in the US — see if your model made the list
A new study reveals which car makes and models have received the most complaints in the U.S. since 2015. Could your vehicle be one of them? Find out here.
A new study reveals which car makes and models have received the most complaints in the U.S. since 2015. Could your vehicle be one of them? Find out here.
Here is where you can find the worst drivers in America, according to ConsumerAffairs
Reckless behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence contribute to a staggering number of traffic-related deaths each year.
Reckless behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence contribute to a staggering number of traffic-related deaths each year.
Jeep recalls 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs
Jeep is recalling 194,000 hybrid SUVs over a serious fire risk.
Jeep is recalling 194,000 hybrid SUVs over a serious fire risk.
Toyota recalls certain SUV models over potential safety issues
The braking issue 'can increase the risk of a crash,' Toyota says.
The braking issue 'can increase the risk of a crash,' Toyota says.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
These US states have the worst-behaved drivers: See where your state ranks
Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania were found to have well-behaved drivers. Here are the states with the worst-behaved drivers, according to a survey by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research.
Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania were found to have well-behaved drivers. Here are the states with the worst-behaved drivers, according to a survey by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research.
Merrillville police chief slams Stellantis over faulty Dodge Durangos, forced to sell at 'significant' loss
The police chief of Merrillville, Indiana is slamming auto giant Stellantis after its fleet of recently purchased Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles encountered serious design flaws, rendering them useless to protect the northwest Indiana town.
The police chief of Merrillville, Indiana is slamming auto giant Stellantis after its fleet of recently purchased Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles encountered serious design flaws, rendering them useless to protect the northwest Indiana town.
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.
Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost
Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.
Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.
Nearly 1.5M Ram trucks recalled over software problem
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks due to faulty anti-lock brake software.
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks due to faulty anti-lock brake software.
Skokie begins electrifying municipal fleet with $45K ComEd grant
The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 check from ComEd to help cover the costs of electric vehicles for its public works, police, and fire departments.
The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 check from ComEd to help cover the costs of electric vehicles for its public works, police, and fire departments.
Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking
There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."
There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."
Car insurance premiums could skyrocket 50% in some states this year
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
Car insurance rates are surging — and could spike over 50% in these U.S. states.
New AAA facility opens on Chicago's South Side
A new AAA facility has opened its doors in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood.
A new AAA facility has opened its doors in Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood.
Ford issues ‘do not drive’ advisory for 765,000 cars and trucks - includes Mustangs and Rangers
Ford has issued a do-not-drive advisory for hundreds of thousands of cars and trucks including the Mustang and Ranger pickup trucks.
Ford has issued a do-not-drive advisory for hundreds of thousands of cars and trucks including the Mustang and Ranger pickup trucks.
Ford’s Chicago assembly plant celebrates 100th anniversary
The Ford assembly plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday, marking a century as Chicago’s largest manufacturing facility.
The Ford assembly plant at 126th Street and Torrence Avenue celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday, marking a century as Chicago’s largest manufacturing facility.
Chicago Ford plant celebrates 100th anniversary
The Chicago Assembly Plant located at Torrence Avenue and 126th Street is Ford's longest continuously operating plant. The location is celebrating it's 100th anniversary Sunday.
The Chicago Assembly Plant located at Torrence Avenue and 126th Street is Ford's longest continuously operating plant. The location is celebrating it's 100th anniversary Sunday.
Hyundai recalls nearly 50K SUVs across US over issue that could affect airbag
More than 49,700 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sante Fe HEV sport utility vehicles are being recalled in America in response to a problem that can potentially affect the function of airbags.
More than 49,700 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sante Fe HEV sport utility vehicles are being recalled in America in response to a problem that can potentially affect the function of airbags.