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.
Honda recalls another 700,000 vehicles, this time for pumps that can crack and leak fuel
According to Honda, a defective fuel pump part can cause a fuel leak, fuel smell while idling or driving, and the risk of fire, crash, or injury.
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
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.
Here is where you can find the worst drivers in America, according to ConsumerAffairs
Reckless behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence contribute to a staggering number of traffic-related deaths each year.
Jeep recalls 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs
Jeep is recalling 194,000 hybrid SUVs over a serious fire risk.
Toyota recalls certain SUV models over potential safety issues
The braking issue 'can increase the risk of a crash,' Toyota says.
Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even small electric scooters were blowing up because of Hurricane Helene's floodwaters.
These US states have the worst-behaved drivers: See where your state ranks
Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania were found to have well-behaved drivers. Here are the states with the worst-behaved drivers, according to a survey by Forbes Advisor and Talker Research.
Merrillville police chief slams Stellantis over faulty Dodge Durangos, forced to sell at 'significant' loss
The police chief of Merrillville, Indiana is slamming auto giant Stellantis after its fleet of recently purchased Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles encountered serious design flaws, rendering them useless to protect the northwest Indiana town.
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for doors opening unexpectedly while driving
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 99,000 electric crossover SUVs because the doors could open unexpectedly.
Here's how much Americans expect to pay for a used car, and how much it will actually cost
Buying a car is a big financial commitment and a recent survey finds that consumers in the market for a new vehicle are only willing to purchase one under these circumstances.
Nearly 1.5M Ram trucks recalled over software problem
Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks due to faulty anti-lock brake software.
Skokie begins electrifying municipal fleet with $45K ComEd grant
The Village of Skokie received a $45,000 check from ComEd to help cover the costs of electric vehicles for its public works, police, and fire departments.
Ford recalls over 90K vehicles in response to risk of engine intake valve breaking
There is a recall of roughly 90,700 Ford and Lincoln vehicles that the report says, "may contain intake valves that have a propensity to crack and break."