Catalytic converter thefts: Tips on how to prevent the rising Chicago crime
Chicago police are urging the public not to approach anyone attempting to steal a catalytic converter. Instead, a local auto shop has some tips to protect your vehicle.
Viral videos about stealing Kias and Hyundais coincides with car thefts in Will County, sheriff says
The Will County Sheriff's Office said that a Kia Optima and Kia Sportage were stolen in Plainfield in the first couple days of August. Someone damaged the dashboard of a Kia Sorento in the same subdivision, but that car was not stolen.
New TikTok trend has car thieves using USB cord to start vehicles
A new TikTok trend has prompted a car theft warning.
Carvana can do business in Illinois again after judge orders temporary reprieve
A judge has ruled Carvana can do business in Illinois again after the state stripped the popular online car dealer of its license last month.
Senate deal on climate, inflation bill would make it easier to buy electric vehicles
The surprise deal by Senate Democrats on a pared-down climate, health care and inflation bill would give buyers an EV tax credit starting next year, among other incentives.
Illinois driver’s license expiration dates extended again
The expiration dates of Illinois driver’s licenses, ID cards and learner permits has been pushed back yet again.
Chicago car thieves are targeting this make of vehicle on the South Side
Chicago police issued a community alert Wednesday after 18 cars were stolen from one South Side neighborhood in the past month.
Illinois bans Carvana from doing business in the state, again
A popular online car dealer has once again been banned from selling in the state of Illinois until the company can resolve issues with getting buyers vehicle registrations and titles.
Chicago aldermen move to crack down on drag racing
Chicago police could soon have a new and powerful tool to combat the epidemic of drifting and drag racing that draws hundreds of spectators to watch daredevil drivers do donuts, sometimes around a circle of burning gasoline.
Chicago car dealer, lender deactivated cars with 'kill switch' after borrowers missed payments: lawsuit
A Chicago used car dealer and loan company used “kill switches” to disable cars when their drivers were late on payments, according to a lawsuit filed this week by a legal advocacy clinic.
Buying an electric vehicle: The pros and cons as gas prices remain high
Have high gas prices led to you searching for information on electric vehicles? FOX 32 Chicago went looking for the pros and cons to going with an EV.
Honda key fob flaw allows hackers to remotely unlock, start certain vehicles
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
Average car payment hits record $712/month as new, used car prices continue to climb
Used cars have increased even more with an increase of 16.1%.
Illinois giving $4K rebates to residents who buy electric vehicles
Starting Friday, Illinois is offering $4,000 rebates to people who buy electric vehicles.
Ford recalling nearly 2,900 F-150 Lightning trucks
The Ford F-150 Lightning truck safety compliance recall covers 2,666 vehicles in the U.S. and 220 in Canada in the 2022 model year.
California crews use 4,500 gallons of water to put out Tesla fire
Sacramento fire crews used about 4,500 gallons of water to fully extinguish a Tesla that kept re-igniting and then ended up submerging the high-tech car into a makeshift pond to fully quell the blaze.
How much would suspending the federal gas tax actually help drivers?
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, breaks down what President Joe Biden's proposal to temporarily eliminate the federal gas tax would mean for the average driver.
'The Great Race' rolls through Plainfield for first time ever
Some classic cars were rolling into the southwest suburbs Wednesday night.
The average price for an EV has surpassed $60K; here are some affordable options
Soaring fuel prices prompted skyrocketing demand for EVs. Here are the most affordable options, for now.
Ford announces massive recall of 2.9M vehicles that can roll away, cause crashes
Ford is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes. The automaker says it has received hundreds of complaints, and four people have been injured in crashes so far.