Stellantis to build mid-size pickup truck at Belvidere plant by 2027

Stellantis, one of America’s largest automakers, announced plans to build a new mid-size pickup truck at its Belvidere plant by 2027.

Chicago cold snap forces EV drivers to rethink routines as chargers get busier

EV charging stations in Bolingbrook are seeing higher traffic as winter temperatures arrive, with drivers adjusting to the challenges of cold-weather driving.

More people bought the electric version of the Mustang than the regular version

Ford announced that sales of its electric Mustang Mach-E surpassed those of its traditional Mustang in 2024 – a notable milestone for the Detroit automaker in a challenging EV market.

Ford recalls thousands of trucks due to crash risk: What to know

What to know about Ford's latest recall of electric F-150 Lightning trucks and how to check if your vehicle needs inspection.

Suburban DMV location to permanently close next week

The Illinois Secretary of State announced a DMV facility in suburban Chicago will be closing its doors for good next Monday.

Advance Auto Parts closing over 700 locations following sluggish performance

Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.

1.4M Honda vehicles under investigation following concerns of engine failure

The U.S. government's highway safety agency is conducting an investigation regarding claims that engines could fail on as many as 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles.

IDOT urges drivers not to swerve as deer activity increases this fall

As deer activity spikes in fall, the Illinois Department of Transportation advises drivers not to swerve to avoid deer to prevent accidents.

Nissan to cut 9K jobs, reduce CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces 'severe situation'

Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.

Why taking your car to a dealership for repairs might be your only option soon

For those of us who like to take our car to a local mechanic for repairs rather than a dealership, that option might not be around much longer.

Slow & Low: Chicago Lowrider Festival at Navy Pier
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There are more than 250 cars, motorcycle and bicycles on display at Navy Pier today for the Chicago Lowrider Festival.

The most complained-about cars in the US — see if your model made the list

A new study reveals which car makes and models have received the most complaints in the U.S. since 2015. Could your vehicle be one of them? Find out here.