Illinois reveals 'naughty' license plate list for 2023
The reason for their rejection is obvious, but the Secretary of State says plates are turned down because they're considered obscene or defamatory.
Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag issue
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Excitement builds as dates, details for 2024 Chicago Auto Show unveiled
The anticipation is mounting for the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, and on Tuesday, dates and exciting details for the upcoming event were revealed.
Zoning change approved for new $2B electric vehicle battery factory in Manteno
The City of Manteno's Village Board approved a zoning change that will allow for the construction of an electric vehicle battery plant.
US agency to watch unrecalled Takata inflators after one blows apart, injuring a driver in Chicago
U.S. auto safety regulators said Monday they are monitoring data from a group of mostly unrecalled Takata air bag inflators after one of them exploded in a BMW and hurled metal fragments that seriously injured a driver in Chicago.
US probes 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power, issues restarting
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.
BMW SUVs recalled after Takata air bag inflator blows apart, injuring driver
The recall raises questions about the safety of about 30 million Takata inflators that are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Most have not been recalled.
Pritzker discusses electric vehicle development, labor benefits in Illinois
Crain's Chicago Business on Monday hosted Governor JB Pritzker for its "Power Lunch," describing the event as a "fireside chat."
Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Over 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs recalled over potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
Watch: Flying car takes first successful flight
The three-wheeled, street-legal Switchblade is priced at $170,000 to $195,000.
Expert explains if warming up your car in cold weather is necessary
An auto expert weighs in on the highly-debated, common practice among drivers.
Honda recalls nearly 250K vehicles because bearing can fail
The Honda recall includes SUVs, minivans, Acuras and pickup trucks.
Illinois EPA electric vehicle program out of money
Bad news if you still haven't applied for the Illinois EPA electric vehicle rebates.
Amazon starting online car sales soon: Here's how it works
Amazon's partnership with Hyundai will allow customers to purchase a new car on Amazon for the first time.
The best-selling car in America is going hybrid-only
Toyota's announcement comes after a recent analysis of more than 1 million vehicles found that hybrid vehicles and trucks hold their value the best.
Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?
While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.
These cars lose their value faster than any type of vehicle, study finds
All vehicles are holding their value better today than they were before the pandemic, but some cars have a notably higher depreciation rate than others.
Biden to meet with UAW president in Illinois on Thursday
President Joe Biden on Thursday will meet in Belvidere, Illinois, with the head of the United Auto Workers union, and the two leaders are expected to highlight plans to reopen an auto factory that Stellantis wanted to close.