US agency opens formal probe into Tesla Autopilot system
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified 11 crashes since 2018 involving Teslas on autopilot
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified 11 crashes since 2018 involving Teslas on autopilot
56 Chicago-area dealerships impacted by mechanics strike
The Chicago-area mechanics strike is now in its second week and more than 50 dealerships in the city and suburbs have been impacted.
The Chicago-area mechanics strike is now in its second week and more than 50 dealerships in the city and suburbs have been impacted.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
Gas prices spiking around Chicago
Gas prices around Chicago keep climbing.
Gas prices around Chicago keep climbing.
Chicago-area mechanics go on strike Monday, affecting 50+ dealerships
Getting your car serviced at dozens of Chicagoland dealerships is a lot more difficult now that more than 800 service technicians are on strike.
Getting your car serviced at dozens of Chicagoland dealerships is a lot more difficult now that more than 800 service technicians are on strike.
Secretary of State launches new plan to cut down on wait times at the DMV
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced new actions Friday aimed at reducing wait times and heavy volume at DMV facilities across the state.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced new actions Friday aimed at reducing wait times and heavy volume at DMV facilities across the state.
'Perfect storm': Pandemic, demand and global chip shortage contribute to rental car price surge
The rental car shortage is a combination of what some business analysts call "a perfect storm."
The rental car shortage is a combination of what some business analysts call "a perfect storm."
Special summer time Chicago Auto Show to kick off Thursday
For the first time in its 120 year history, the Chicago Auto Show is opening in July.
For the first time in its 120 year history, the Chicago Auto Show is opening in July.
Ford features "Bronco Mountain" at 2021 Auto Show
Esteban Plaza- Jennings, Ford Bronco Brand Manager, talks about the special edition hybrid indoor and outdoor Chicago auto show.
Esteban Plaza- Jennings, Ford Bronco Brand Manager, talks about the special edition hybrid indoor and outdoor Chicago auto show.
General Motors recalling 400K pickup trucks over exploding airbags
Documents from safety regulators show the airbag inflator can rupture, spewing parts into the cabin.
Documents from safety regulators show the airbag inflator can rupture, spewing parts into the cabin.
Police search for driver in hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist
Police are asking the community for help in identifying the driver of a vehicle who fatally struck a motorcyclist in South Austin and kept driving.
Police are asking the community for help in identifying the driver of a vehicle who fatally struck a motorcyclist in South Austin and kept driving.
Flying car with BMW engine completes 1st inter-city test flight
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Used car values soar due to chip shortage, how to cash in on your clunker
A microchip shortage that is slowing down new car production is also turning up the heat in the used car market. Auto experts say you can get a good deal if you want to sell or trade in your used car.
A microchip shortage that is slowing down new car production is also turning up the heat in the used car market. Auto experts say you can get a good deal if you want to sell or trade in your used car.
‘This sucker’s quick’: Biden test drives electric Ford F-150 pickup truck
Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.
Biden made a surprise visit to a Ford race track to test the company’s brand new all-electric pickup truck in an effort to make a case for a zero-emission future.
Chicago Auto Show to return to McCormick Place this July
The Chicago Auto Show is returning this summer to the Windy City, officials announced Tuesday.
The Chicago Auto Show is returning this summer to the Windy City, officials announced Tuesday.
Honda to phase out gas-powered cars in North America by 2040
Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
Japanese automaker Honda said Friday that it plans to phase out all of its gasoline-powered vehicles in North America by 2040, making it the latest major automaker with a goal of becoming carbon neutral.
12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035
Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.
Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.
US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
Honda recalls over 628K US vehicles to replace fuel pumps
Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail -- and causing the engines to stall.
Honda is recalling more than 628,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace fuel pumps that can fail -- and causing the engines to stall.