Hyundai recalls 239,000 cars for exploding seat belt parts

Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants. Three injuries have been reported, two in the U.S. and one in Singapore.

Ford recalls 350K vehicles: Certain SUVs impacted for fire risk, heavy-duty trucks for airbag issue

The owners of 350,000 Ford vehicles are being asked to take them in for repairs as part of three recalls, including some Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, Mustang Mach-E SUVs, and more.

Illinois shuts down Carvana sales over delays with registrations, titles

Online car dealer Carvana cannot do business in Illinois until it resolves problems with getting buyers vehicle registrations and titles, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office said Monday.

What you need to know about Chicago's used car market
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Karl Brauer, executive analyst with iSeeCars, talks about the local market for used cars and how prices are trending.

Key fob hacking: How thieves can hack into your car and tips to stop it

Thieves can tap into the frequency of keyless vehicle fobs, making drivers vulnerable to break-ins. Here are some tips on how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.

Ford rolls out new all-electric F-150 Lightning
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Auto expert Mike Caudill shows off the brand new all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning and talks about some of its capabilities.

What is the future of car buying in wake of soaring demand?
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Grant Feek, CEO of Tred, talks about the current woes of the auto industry and why car buying looks like it will be a seller's market for the foreseeable future

Toyota recalls 460,000 vehicles for stability control glitch

Toyota is recalling about 460,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a software problem that can inadvertently disable the electronic stability control system.

Tips on keeping your car in good shape

Cox said a good first step is to make sure you are taking care of your car according to the manufacturer specifications — that means knowing the recommended service intervals for things like oil changes and tire rotation.

Toyota buyers to lose US electric vehicle tax credits

The automaker expects that sometime before the end of June it will reach a 200,000-vehicle cap on the credits.

Study reveals SUVs, pickups more likely to hit pedestrians than cars

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that larger vehicles were more likely than cars to be involved in crashes where pedestrians were standing, walking or running near roads and away from intersections.

Catalytic converter thefts spike nationwide

The National Insurance Crime Bureau is warning consumers about a nationwide spike in thefts of catalytic converters.