These cities are seeing the largest jump in auto loan debt—see the list

A new WalletHub analysis found that Americans collectively owe about $1.7 trillion in auto loan debt, with the average household carrying nearly $14,000.

Why your car insurance bill went up — and what just changed in Illinois
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explains the major change lawmakers just approved after years of unchecked car insurance rate hikes, and what it could mean for drivers across the state.

Toyota recalls 43,500 trucks over engine defect that could cause sudden stall

Toyota is recalling more than 43,000 of its 2024 Tundra pickup trucks because debris left behind during the manufacturing process could contaminate the engine and increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

421,000 Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz models recalled for braking glitch

Hyundai recalled one of its most popular vehicles as well as a truck model over concerns that an issue with its front camera software could cause the vehicles to brake suddenly and unexpectedly, potentially leading to a collision with another vehicle.

Is cheap gas bad for your car?

As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.

House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs

Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.

Illinois lawmakers push plan aimed at lowering soaring car insurance costs
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State Sen. Ram Villivalam discusses a proposed measure designed to address rising auto insurance rates in Illinois and expand coverage for more drivers.

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 robotaxis for glitch that may allow vehicles to drive into standing water

Waymo issued a recall for certain its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems over a software issue that may cause the vehicle to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Catalytic converter thefts rising again and one Toyota model is being targeted, police warn

Local law enforcement agencies across the country are warning that catalytic converter thefts are on the rise again, and this time they are noting one particular model that thieves are targeting.

Tesla recalls nearly 220,000 cars for defective rearview camera issue

Tesla’s new recall affects certain model vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Tesla recall reveals stunningly low sales for Cybertrucks

A recent Tesla recall of its Cybertrucks related to a faulty brake issue may have inadvertently shed light on the vehicle's lukewarm sales performance.

Ford recalls 179,000+ Broncos, Rangers over seat defect

Ford is recalling more than 179,000 2024–2026 Bronco SUVs and Ranger pickup trucks due to a defect in the front seat frame that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

All new US cars will require driver monitoring technology | ChicagoLIVE
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New federal safety rules will mandate impaired-driving detection systems in all new vehicles, using cameras and sensors to track driver alertness—boosting road safety while raising privacy concerns.

FCA US recalls 20,000 Jeep, Dodge models over faulty display panels

Chrysler (FCA US) is recalling more than 20,000 Jeep and Dodge vehicles over faulty display panels that could increase the risk of a crash.

What's in the six-month gas tax proposal? | The Chicago Report
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Illinois House Republicans want to pause the state's gas tax to give drivers some short term relief. Oil prices are still soaring amid the war in Iran. Rep. Ryan Spain's bill would halt the sales tax for six months. But, there's a payoff. Ralph Matire, the executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability joins us.