Performing your own car maintenance and repairs is a satisfying and fulfilling experience. Not only does it allow you to develop valuable skills, but it can also be incredibly fun and rewarding.

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Commuter rail systems like Chicago's Metra are exploring battery-electric trains to increase service while reducing diesel ...

After over a year of testing, Chicago is ready to commit to all-electric buses. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) took delivery of two electric buses in 2014, and found them satisfactory. So the ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. The transition to electric vehicles is well under way, but the ...

The atmosphere is electric at this year’s Chicago Auto Show, with two indoor EV test tracks, dozens of models and several high-profile debuts, including the first appearance by homegrown Rivian. But ...

The complete conversion of the fleet in Waukegan is part of Pace’s Project Zero, making all buses in the company’s six-county area around Chicago electric-powered by 2040. Maggie Daly Skogsbakken, ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Navigating the path of buying an electric or hybrid vehicle can be tricky. Most recently, the Chicago Auto Show producers helped answer many curious customer questions at Chicago ...