Loop parking garages to add 300 EV charging stations with funding from ComEd

Millennium Garages, which has over 9,000 parking spaces across four garages in the Loop, has committed to installing 300 EV chargers in its facilities by 2026.

Chicago autoworkers hit the picket line as part of UAW strike
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The Ford Chicago Assembly Plant workers picketed outside Monday, receiving support from drivers passing the plant's entrance.

South Carolina auto mechanics find 8-foot albino boa constrictor in engine: 'Is someone missing their pet?'

Auto mechanics in South Carolina made a startling discovery when they opened the hood of a vehicle brought in for a check engine light issue. Inside, they found an unexpected passenger—an 8-foot albino boa constrictor.

Naperville, Bolingbrook UAW strike against GM, Stellantis

Car dealerships across the nation may soon be feeling the effects of the ongoing United Auto Workers strike.

UAW president Shawn Fain calls on 38 GM, Stellantis plants to strike in 20 states - Ford not affected

UAW President Shawn Fain set noon Friday as a deadline for that progress with Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors or more workers will join the picket line. He's expected to announce the next striking plants at 10 a.m.

UAW strike update: These plants joined the picket line Friday

After General Motors and Stellantis failed to make sufficient progress with the UAW, the union called on all the automakers' parts distribution facilities to strike. This includes 38 facilities across 20 states.

Chicago Ford workers rally in support of UAW strike

A United Auto Workers rally kicked off on Chicago's South Side at the Local 551 Chapter Thursday afternoon.

UAW strike day 7: GM, Stellantis announce layoffs as negotiations continue

Both General Motors and Stellantis announced layoffs Wednesday as UAW members continue to walk the picket line at three facilities. These layoffs come as the strike nears the one-week mark with more employees potentially joining the picket line.

Trump to meet with striking UAW autoworkers in Detroit, skip second GOP debate

On Sunday he posted: "The United Autoworkers are being sold down the 'drain' with this all Electric Car SCAM. They'll be made in China, under crooked Joe's CHINA FIRST POLICY. "

UAW strike: Negotiations continue on as neither side backs down from fight
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As the United Auto Workers enter the fourth day of striking, President Joe Biden plans to send White House officials to Michigan to help with negotiations.

UAW strike carries into 4th day as negotiations continue
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Negotiations in the United Auto Workers' (UAW) first-ever standoff with the "Big 3" automakers - Ford, GM and Stellantis - have now reached the fourth day, leaving workers "hoping and praying" a resolution will come soon.

UAW strike will drive up car prices, but not right away. Unless consumers panic

If the United Auto Workers strike isn't settled soon, consumers will see higher prices for new cars — and not just the ones from Detroit. Here's what to expect.

Ford temporarily lays off 600 workers due to Michigan Assembly strike

"This is not a lockout. This layoff is a consequence of the strike at Michigan Assembly Plant’s final assembly and paint departments," said the company in a statement.

'It's their fault': UAW president slams Big 3 as autoworker strike begins

UAW President Shawn Fain is blaming the Big Three for the autoworkers strike, while the automakers are expressing disappointment with union leadership.

'Extremely disappointed': Big 3 automakers respond as strike begins at Ford, GM, Stellantis plants

Big Three automakers expressed disappointment as UAW workers walked out of its plants to strike Friday. The union called on members at three plants, Ford Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, the Stellantis Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio, and the GM Wentzville Assembly Plant in Missouri, to strike.