Auto News - ABC7 Chicago

Auto News

Hyundai halts sales of some Palisade SUVs, recalls 60,000 vehicles

Mar 15

Pope Leo's former student helps create special Ford Explorer for him

Mar 10

Drivers say bad oil changes caused thousands of dollars in damage

The I-Team is hearing from more consumers dealing with thousands of dollars in damage after taking their cars to local Jiffy Lube locations.

Jun 16

Preview event for Auto Show First Look for Charity set for Wednesday

Jan 14

Local car owner in extended warranty dispute for peeling paint problem

Jan 9

Rejected IL vanity plates include BBL: secretary of state

Dec 23, 2025

Gas prices in Midwest down as holiday travel expected to ramp back up

Dec 18, 2025

Passenger gives birth in Waymo on way to SF hospital, company says

Dec 10, 2025

Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules

Dec 3, 2025

Latest Videos

2:04

Rejected IL vanity plates include BBL: secretary of state

Dec 23, 2025

3:42

The Shop Club is where classic and rare cars are meant to be seen

Nov 3, 2025

0:15

Trump announces 25% tariffs on imported cars

Mar 26, 2025

2:55

The DeLorean still bringing movie magic to life

Feb 24, 2025

2:58

Women Auto Know revs up empowerment

Sep 9, 2024

0:29

Manufacturer recall after car bursts into flames on expressway

Mar 1, 2024

0:22

Elon Musk cannot keep Tesla pay package worth more than $55 billion, judge rules

Jan 31, 2024

1:34

Lion Electric opens electric vehicle plant in Channahon

Jul 21, 2023

Latest Stories

Waymo self-driving cars to hit Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix freeways

Waymo announced Wednesday that its self-driving vehicles have received the green light to offer rides on San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix and Los Angeles freeways.

Nov 13, 2025

Ford recalls 100K Taurus cars over door trim issue

Ford is recalling more than 100,000 vehicles because of faulty door trims.

Sep 20, 2025

7th Annual St. Augustine Parish Car Show displays more than 100 classic cars spanning decades

From Mustangs to Corvettes, and even a timeless VW wagon, you never know what you might spot.

Aug 30, 2025

AP Photo/Virginia Mayo

US and EU release details for tariffs on cars, pharmaceuticals

The United States and European Union on Thursday released new details of their trade agreement, including tariff levels for consumer staples like pharmaceuticals and autos.

Aug 21, 2025

Quick Tip: Back-to-school scams

Beware of back-to-school scams preying on parents rushing to buy.

Aug 14, 2025