Auto shops struggle to find trained mechanics amid national shortage: 'It's really getting scary'
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
There's only about half the number of auto mechanics needed coming out of technical colleges and training programs every year.
Car commercial shoot takes over downtown Elgin
Elgin’s Main Street was transformed into a set for a car commercial June 14, drawing the attention of residents and local business owners.
Elgin’s Main Street was transformed into a set for a car commercial June 14, drawing the attention of residents and local business owners.
Toyota announces plans for EV battery that charges in 10 minutes or less
Charging time is one of the main drawbacks of electric vehicles.
Charging time is one of the main drawbacks of electric vehicles.
Over 354K Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles recalled over rear coil spring issue
Stellantis said the rear coil springs can fall off while the recalled Jeeps are being driven. Here are the specific vehicles impacted.
Stellantis said the rear coil springs can fall off while the recalled Jeeps are being driven. Here are the specific vehicles impacted.
Tesla 'Autopilot' crashes and fatalities surge, despite Musk's claims
New data shows crashes have increased over the past few years and highlights the dangers related to Tesla’s driver-automated technology.
New data shows crashes have increased over the past few years and highlights the dangers related to Tesla’s driver-automated technology.
GM’s electric vehicles to have access to Tesla’s huge charging network
GM joins Ford in moving its electric vehicles to work with 12,000 of Tesla's 17,000 Supercharger stations in the U.S.
GM joins Ford in moving its electric vehicles to work with 12,000 of Tesla's 17,000 Supercharger stations in the U.S.
Ford recalling 125K vehicles due to engine issues that could cause fires
The Ford recall is an expansion from a July 2022 recall of 100,000 Escape, Corsair and Maverick trucks in the U.S., following 23 reported incidents of fire or smoke.
The Ford recall is an expansion from a July 2022 recall of 100,000 Escape, Corsair and Maverick trucks in the U.S., following 23 reported incidents of fire or smoke.
Gas prices could spike after Saudi Arabia oil production cut
According to AAA, drivers are currently paying an average of $3.55 for a gallon of regular gasoline. That is more than $1 lower than a year ago.
According to AAA, drivers are currently paying an average of $3.55 for a gallon of regular gasoline. That is more than $1 lower than a year ago.
Ford tells owners of some Lincoln SUVs to park outside due to fire risk with engines off
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln MKC SUVs from the 2015 to 2019 model years. The company says it has 19 reports of fires that may be related to the problem.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln MKC SUVs from the 2015 to 2019 model years. The company says it has 19 reports of fires that may be related to the problem.
Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric vehicles due to fire risk in batteries; owners urged to park outdoors
U.S. safety regulators say the recall covers Jaguar SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.
U.S. safety regulators say the recall covers Jaguar SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.
Cars registered in Texas after 2025 won't need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Cars in some of Texas’ larger counties will still be required to have their emission output checked.
Nearly 800,000 Maryland license plates link to a Filipino gambling site
Some Maryland license plates are now advertising a website for an online casino in the Philippines.
Some Maryland license plates are now advertising a website for an online casino in the Philippines.
Toyota to invest $2.1 billion more in North Carolina battery plant
Toyota will invest another $2.1 billion in an electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory that’s under construction near Greensboro, North Carolina.
Toyota will invest another $2.1 billion in an electric and hybrid vehicle battery factory that’s under construction near Greensboro, North Carolina.
US regulators to require automatic emergency braking for new cars, trucks
U.S. regulators say automatic braking technology will dramatically reduce rear-end crashes, saving an estimated 360 lives per year.
U.S. regulators say automatic braking technology will dramatically reduce rear-end crashes, saving an estimated 360 lives per year.
AI-powered system can inspect a car in seconds using bomb detecting tech
UVeye is backed by General Motors and CarMax.
UVeye is backed by General Motors and CarMax.
Ford electric vehicle owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network
There are about 54,000 public vehicle charging stations in the U.S., but many charge much more slowly than Tesla stations.
There are about 54,000 public vehicle charging stations in the U.S., but many charge much more slowly than Tesla stations.
Texas bill passed to eliminate annual vehicle inspections for drivers
In a bid to alleviate the burden on Texas drivers, a new Texas Bill passed in the Senate to eliminate the longstanding requirement of annual vehicle safety inspections.
In a bid to alleviate the burden on Texas drivers, a new Texas Bill passed in the Senate to eliminate the longstanding requirement of annual vehicle safety inspections.
Your car is spying on you, but a new website helps you learn what's being shared
If you remember the computer chip shortage that continues to slow automakers, it's because modern vehicles are computers on wheels, so what does that mean?
If you remember the computer chip shortage that continues to slow automakers, it's because modern vehicles are computers on wheels, so what does that mean?
Ford decides to keep AM radio on 2024 models, will restore AM on 2 electric vehicles from 2023
Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Owners of new Ford vehicles will be able to tune in to AM radio in their cars, trucks and SUVs after all.
Some companies refusing to cover certain Hyundai, Kia car models: Here's the reason why
As Hyundai and Kia deal with an ongoing issue related to some of their older model cars, some who drive cars made by the two companies are experiencing some issues when it comes to insurance. Here's what you should know about the problem, as well as what you can do about it.
As Hyundai and Kia deal with an ongoing issue related to some of their older model cars, some who drive cars made by the two companies are experiencing some issues when it comes to insurance. Here's what you should know about the problem, as well as what you can do about it.