Toyota recalls nearly 1.9M RAV4 SUVs over potential fire risk

Toyota said the recall impacts certain RAV4 small SUVs in the U.S. due to a problem with batteries that can move during forceful turns and potentially cause a fire.

Chicago UAW strike comes to end after tentative deal with Ford

The UAW strike is almost over in Chicago. The union reached a tentative agreement with Ford and the company hopes to start production soon at the Ford Assembly plant on the South Side.

UAW appears to be moving toward a potential deal with Ford that could end strike
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The United Auto Workers union appears to be edging closer to a tentative contract agreement with Ford that would be critical to ending the union?s 6-week-old strikes against the three major Detroit automakers.

Electric vehicles touted at Merchandise Mart bootcamp

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Illinois elected officials were on-hand Tuesday at an event showcasing the versatility and importance of electric vehicles.

Electric vehicles touted at Merchandise Mart bootcamp
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Illinois elected officials were on-hand Tuesday at an event showcasing the versatility and importance of electric vehicles.

UAW expands strike, hitting Ford's largest factory
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The UAW and the Detroit big three returned to the bargaining table Thursday, but not before the union made a surprise move. They took aim at Ford's number one plant in its latest strike expansion.

Teen wins car in raffle after attending stranger's funeral

A woman passed away last year from an unexpected illness, but she had her final wish fulfilled as her 2016 Volkswagen Beetle was raffled off during her funeral.

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.