Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on
An Ohio Ford employee died after being trapped and crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine at a company plant this week.
An Ohio Ford employee died after being trapped and crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine at a company plant this week.
Getting the Right Auto Part Fast Used to Be a Headache. AutoParts.com is Changing That.
For decades, ordering auto parts online often meant long waits and too much risk of getting the wrong part. Now, AutoParts.com is changing that.
For decades, ordering auto parts online often meant long waits and too much risk of getting the wrong part. Now, AutoParts.com is changing that.
Hyundai recalls, halts sales of over 68K SUVs after child’s death
Hyundai is recalling and halting sales of its 2026 Palisade SUVs following a deadly incident and seat-safety flaw. Here's what to know.
Hyundai is recalling and halting sales of its 2026 Palisade SUVs following a deadly incident and seat-safety flaw. Here's what to know.
USPS honors lowrider culture with historic new stamp series
The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.
The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.
GM recalls over 17,000 cars for a faulty part that may raise crash risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the new General Motors recall covers certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal vehicles.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the new General Motors recall covers certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal vehicles.
Chicago ranked least trusted city for mechanics worldwide, study finds
Chicago ranked last in the world for trusted mechanics, according to a new study. Thoughts?
Chicago ranked last in the world for trusted mechanics, according to a new study. Thoughts?
Oil prices begin to rise again amid Iran conflict | The Chicago Report
Ian Lange, a Colorado School of Mines professor, joins us to discuss gas prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Ian Lange, a Colorado School of Mines professor, joins us to discuss gas prices amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
Ford recall: Over 83,000 vehicles pulled due to headlight, engine valve issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford’s new recall involves multiple vehicles, including certain model Ford Explorer’s, Ford Broncos, and Ford Mustangs.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Ford’s new recall involves multiple vehicles, including certain model Ford Explorer’s, Ford Broncos, and Ford Mustangs.
GM recalls nearly 12,000 pickup trucks over engine stall risk
General Motors is recalling nearly 12,000 pickup trucks due to a defect that could cause the engine to stall and increase the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling nearly 12,000 pickup trucks due to a defect that could cause the engine to stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Toyota recalls 550,000 cars over defective seat problem
Toyota’s latest recall covers certain model Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2024.
Toyota’s latest recall covers certain model Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles manufactured between 2021 and 2024.
Ford in deep water after recalls hit nearly every model since 2020
Over the past several years, Ford has found itself in hot water, with recalls sweeping through nearly every model in its lineup between 2020 and 2026 — all but one.
Over the past several years, Ford has found itself in hot water, with recalls sweeping through nearly every model in its lineup between 2020 and 2026 — all but one.
Ford secretly builds one-of-a-kind vehicle for Pope Leo
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.
Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.
Ford recalls 1.74 million vehicles over rearview camera software glitches
Ford is recalling nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to software issues affecting rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.
Ford is recalling nearly 1.74 million vehicles in the U.S. due to software issues affecting rearview camera displays that could increase crash risks.
Ford recalls more than 600,000 vehicles over wiper defects; see the affected models
Ford is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles, with the recall impacting several popular models. Here’s what to know.
Ford is recalling more than 600,000 vehicles, with the recall impacting several popular models. Here’s what to know.
World of Wheels rolls into Rosemont
World of Wheels is back at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this weekend in Rosemont.
World of Wheels is back at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center this weekend in Rosemont.
State Farm to issue $100 average refunds to car insurance customers: What to know
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
Ford recalls over 4.3 million vehicles over software issue
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.
Ford is recalling more than 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs due to a software issue that could cause trailer brakes not to function.
Watch: Sinkhole swallows two vehicles at Omaha intersection
A massive sinkhole suddenly opened at an Omaha intersection, swallowing two vehicles that were stopped at a traffic light
A massive sinkhole suddenly opened at an Omaha intersection, swallowing two vehicles that were stopped at a traffic light
Volvo recalls over 40,000 SUVs due to battery fire hazard
Volvo’s new recall affects its electric EX30 model vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2026.
Volvo’s new recall affects its electric EX30 model vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2026.
Nissan recalls over 640,000 vehicles for engine and gear issues
Nissan is recalling more than 640,000 vehicles as part of two separate recalls related to engine and gear issues.
Nissan is recalling more than 640,000 vehicles as part of two separate recalls related to engine and gear issues.



















