The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is set to return for the second year, drawing thousands of attendees to Grant Park on July 6 and 7, and prompting extensive street closures and rerouting downtown.
Category: Automotive
Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden administration rule
New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving.
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk
Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed.
From decay to dazzling, Ford restores grandeur to Detroit train station that once symbolized decline
The once-blighted monolithic Michigan Central train station — for decades a symbol of Detroit’s decline — has new life following a massive six-year, multimillion-dollar renovation to create a hub for mobility projects in the rebirth of the Motor City.
Motormouth: How many miles does truck need?
Q: I have a 2016 Ford F-350 single wheel rear axle that I bought for towing my camper. I also have a company car that I drive daily.
Downers Grove Collision Repair Shop, Bob Carter’s Auto Body Inc, Gains Designation as a Honda and Acura Certified Collision Repair Facility
Downers Grove, IL – Bob Carter’s Auto Body Inc is proud to announce its recent designation as a Honda and Acura Certified Collision Repair Facility. This certification further solidifies this 3rd generation family-owned auto body repair shop’s commitment to providing high-quality repairs and exceptional service to its customers.
Average US vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer
Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older, hitting a record average age of 12.6 years in 2024 as people hang on to their vehicles largely because new ones cost so much.
Motormouth: How long can fob batteries last?
Q: I have a 2014 Honda and I am curious as to the key fob. The batteries must be at least 10 years old, and it doesn’t look like they can be replaced. I’m curious as to how long the batteries are gonna last. I hope it does not die sometime when I’m out somewhere else and trying to get started.
After decisive loss at Alabama Mercedes plants, United Auto Workers union vows to return and win
President Shawn Fain said the UAW will return to Mercedes and will press on with efforts to organize about 150,000 workers at more than a dozen auto factories across the nation.
As EV popularity grows, Illinois corn farmers turn to aviation as a possible market for ethanol
Unlike cars and trucks, planes are difficult to electrify, and some fuel companies believe the answer to cleaning up aviation lies in America’s heartland.