The new law takes effect in January
At the start of the new year, Illinois will begin taxing vehicle trade-ins that are worth more than $10,000. Currently, the state does not collect any sales tax on trade-in deals. Buyers currently get a tax credit for their old car’s value, and are only taxed on the differences in monetary value between their trade-in car and the new car. Some dealers are worried that this could cause people to hold on to their cars longer to avoid the tax. The city of Chicago’s winter parking ban went into effect last week and around 248 cars were towed in the first night alone. A recent study shows that many of the towed vehicles never make it back to their owners. Some people are unable to afford the towing and storage fees, so their cars were sold by the city. Since 2009, around 1,200 vehicles were sold that were towed during the parking ban. For information on vehicles and maintenance, pay a visit to Chicago Autohaus.
Summary: At the start of the new year, Illinois will begin taxing vehicle trade-ins that are worth more than $10,000. Currently, the state does not collect any sales tax on trade-in deals.
Summary: Chicago’s winter parking ban took effect recently and over 248 cars were towed in the first night alone. A new study shows that many of those cars never make it back to their owners.
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December 4, 2019
Summary: Ford has teamed up with McDonald’s to turn coffee waste into car parts. Consumers have become increasingly vocal about plastic pollution and carbon emissions.
Summary: USPS’s Operation Santa, a program where post office customers can browse and adopt letters children write addressed to Santa Claus, kicked off its 107th year. The program started in 1912.
from https://chicagoautohaus.com/chicago-news-and-auto-update/ Auto News Update: December 2, 2019
Around 42 senior citizens had their cars inspected recently for winter readiness by high school seniors. The kids are students at Lincoln-Way Central and are studying auto mechanics. For the second year in a row, the high school has partnered with the Village of New Lenox and its Safe Communities America Coalition, the New Lenox NAPA, and Country Financial to provide free vehicle inspections to help seniors prepare for winter. Around 248 vehicles were towed early Sunday morning as the Chicago yearly winter parking ban went into effect. The overnight ban prohibits parking on 107 miles worth of main roadways between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m. until April 1, regardless of snow. Streets and Sanitation crews posted flyers on vehicles parked in affected areas in the days leading up to the ban, the department said. For information on car maintenance and winter readiness, visit Chicago Autohaus.
Summary: Around 42 senior citizens had their cars inspected recently for winter readiness by high school seniors. The kids are students at Lincoln-Way Central and are studying auto mechanics.
Summary: Around 248 vehicles were towed early Sunday morning as the Chicago yearly winter parking ban went into effect. The ban effects around 107 miles of main roadways throughout the city. from https://chicagoautohaus.com/chicago-cars-get-inspected-for-winter/ New taxes on ride-sharing trips
A new proposal to combat traffic congestion in the city by increasing taxes on certain ride-hailing rides was passed by city council recently. The plan, that of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, increases the city’s taxes on single-passenger trips and will lower the tax on shared rides. It will also have new surcharges placed on weekday rides downtown to help raise $40 million for the new year. Some city officials and ride-sharing providers accused each other unfairly targeting low income customers. The city of Chicago’s fatalities from car crashes have dipped lower this year. A few years ago, the city announced a new plan called “vision zero,” which had the goal of reducing car crashes and eventually eliminating serious injuries and fatalities completely by 2026. Traffic fatalities have gone down by almost a third from 108 deaths to 77 deaths. Although, it’s difficult to tell if its due to the new initiative, better cars or coincidence. For information on cars and car servicing, visit Chicago Autohaus.
Summary: A new proposal to combat traffic congestion in the city by increasing taxes on certain ride-hailing rides was passed by city council recently. Some city officials and ride-sharing providers accused each other unfairly targeting low income customers.
Summary: The city of Chicago’s fatalities from car crashes have dipped lower this year. A few years ago, the city announced a new plan called “vision zero.”
from https://chicagoautohaus.com/chicago-automotive-news/ Thanksgiving travel could be harder due to weather
Thanksgiving is always a tough time for travel. This year, the Illinois Tollway expects around 9.2 million vehicles on the road starting on Wednesday. Drivers could run into a winter storm on Wednesday, causing even more delays and traffic. Accuweather is predicting a winterlike storm for the Midwestern region starting Tuesday evening and lasting until early on Wednesday. Chicago cubs player Anthony Rizzo helped to raise millions for kids fighting cancer in his hometown, Parkland, Florida. He himself was diagnosed with cancer at the start of his career and fought the disease into remission. In 2012, Rizzo launched the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation to help children nationwide who are diagnosed with cancer. Rizzo says he’ll keep on holding fundraisers until cancer is cured. Need information on Chicagoland car maintenance before heading out for Thanksgiving? Visit Chicago Autohaus.
Summary: Thanksgiving is always a tough time for travel. This year, the Illinois Tollway expects around 9.2 million vehicles on the road starting on Wednesday. Drivers could run into a winter storm on Wednesday, causing even more delays and traffic.
Summary: Chicago cubs player Anthony Rizzo raised millions for kids with cancer recently in his hometown of Parkland, Florida. He fought the disease himself when he was diagnosed at the beginning of his career.
from https://chicagoautohaus.com/chicagoland-news-update-november-25-2019/ Update: November 22, 2019
Tesla unveiled the much-hyped electric pickup truck on Thursday night. It did not go off without a hitch, however. The supposedly unbreakable window glass shattered twice when it got hit with a large metal ball. Elon Musk, along with the design chief for Tesla, Franz von Holzhausen, were on stage when the incident happened. Investors apparently didn’t like the stunts or the truck’s futuristic design, which is aimed at getting a foothold in the most profitable part of the U.S. auto market. Tesla shares fell almost 6% in midday trading Friday. In lighter, Chicago-related news, the city’s holiday celebrations will kickoff this evening as the city lights its Christmas tree in Millennium Park. This will mark the 106th annual tree lighting ceremony for the city. This year’s tree comes from the Nelson family in Elgin. Their 55-foot blues spruce is adorned with 54,825 lights, which have been donated by IBEW Local 134 and Palos Electric. For information on car maintenance and Chicagoland, visit Chicago Autohaus.
Summary: Tesla unveiled the much-hyped electric pickup truck on Thursday night. It did not go off without a hitch, however. The supposedly unbreakable window glass shattered twice when it got hit with a large metal ball.
Summary: The city’s holiday celebrations will kickoff this evening as the city lights its Christmas tree in Millennium Park. This will mark the 106th annual tree lighting ceremony for Chicago. from https://chicagoautohaus.com/automotive-and-chicago-news/ Lyft and Uber proposed tax rejected
Chicago’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, has rejected a proposed tax on ride-hailing services by Uber and Lyft. She accused the ride-sharing services of trying to resist regulation by stirring up racial tensions. Last month, she proposed raising $40 million from a traffic congestion tax on certain ride-hailing trips. Uber and Lyft both hit back saying the move would mainly hurt low-income resident in the city’s majority black neighborhoods. Ford has unveiled their newest addition to their vehicle lineup after much anticipation. The new Mustang Mach-E SUV is the first electric mustang in their collection. The company stresses that they are not replacing the old mustang, rather they are “adding to their stables.” On a full charge, the car can go up to 300 miles and the starting cost will be around $45,000. For more information on automobiles, visit Chicago Autohaus.
Summary: Chicago’s mayor has rejected a proposed tax by ride sharing companies to tax all ride-hailing services. This comes as more U.S. cities pursue taxes to combat what they describe as increasingly clogged streets due to ride-sharing vehicles.
Summary: Ford has unveiled its newest addition to their lineup of vehicles. The new Mustang Mach-E SUV is the company’s first electric mustang in their collection. from https://chicagoautohaus.com/auto-news-update/ 2020 Auto show dates and an auto launch gone wrong
The Chicago Auto Show organizers have announced the 2020 dates for the nation’s largest and most-attended car show. It will run from Saturday, February 8th to Monday February 17th. The show’s producer, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, promises visitors access to nearly 1,000 of the industry’s latest cars, trucks and SUVs. In addition to the latest production, concept and exotic vehicles, the show is filled with chances for attendees to get behind the wheel through multiple indoor and outdoor ride-and-drive experiences. The Chicago Auto Show is held at McCormick Place each year. The redesigned Ford explorer has caused some issues for the company. The new Chicago plant is catching the blame for the poor roll out due to personnel problems that have caused them to struggle getting the new product out of the door. Sales have plunged for the company as a result. The transformation of the Chicago plant was the most complex of its kind in recent company history. For information on automobiles and services, visit Chicago Autohaus.
Summary: The Chicago Auto Show organizers have announced the 2020 dates for the nation’s largest and most-attended car show. It will run from Saturday, February 8th to Monday February 17th. The show’s producer, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, promises visitors access to nearly 1,000 of the industry’s latest cars, trucks and SUVs.
Summary: The redesigned Ford explorer has caused some issues for the company. The new Chicago plant is catching the blame for the poor roll out due to personnel problems that have caused them to struggle getting the new product out of the door.
from https://chicagoautohaus.com/chicago-auto-news/ Current administration puts a halt on tariffs
The tump administration has put a temporary halt on proposed tariffs on cars and auto parts from the European Union. Trump had given himself a November deadline to decide on whether to place levies on these products. The EU threatened to retaliate with their own set of tariffs on $39 billion worth of American goods if the administration followed through with their plans. U.S. tariffs on European cars and auto parts would mark a significant escalation of trans-Atlantic tensions because the value of EU automotive exports to the American market is about 10 times greater than that of the bloc’s steel and aluminum exports combined. In other auto-related stories, the Chicago Tribune put out a list recently of the best microfiber cloths to clean your car with. Car maintenance is important, especially with winter finally here to stay. Salt from the roads can get on the exterior of your car and wreak havoc on your paint job if not taken care of properly. The type of cloth is important as well as some can be a bit too rough for wiping your car. We offer plenty of auto services to help keep your car in tip-top shape, visit Chicago Autohaus.
Summary: The Trump administration has temporarily put a halt on proposed tariffs on imported cars from the EU. The president had given himself a deadline of November to decide whether to place levies on automobiles and parts from the European Union. The EU threatened retaliation if the president carried out his plan.
Summary: The Chicago Tribune has put together a list of the best towels to use when cleaning your car. Car maintenance is important, especially moving into the winter months when there will be salt on the roads that gets onto the paint of your exterior. Microfiber towels are the best to use when wiping down the exterior because of their fiber blend that attracts dust and moisture. from https://chicagoautohaus.com/no-tariffs-on-imported-european-cars-for-now/ Award-winning Chicago-based collision repair shop offers a few driving tips to help keep drivers aware and safe for the upcoming winter driving.
Wintertime driving can be difficult anywhere you go. Driving in Chicago in the winter time can be a unique challenge itself. Slippery roads account for many causes of car accidents. However, many of these accidents can be attributed to the lack of winter driving skills. Chicago Autohaus, as a collision repair company, has become aware of this fact in the flood of cars that come in for repairs every winter. As a public service, Chicago Autohaus vehicle collision repair has decided to offer driving tips to the public. It seems counter-intuitive, being that accidents are, in part, what keeps them in business. However, owner Saif Yasin has in mind something bigger. When drivers put the tips into practice, at some level the roads will be safer, there will be fewer accidents and fewer people injured or killed from slippery roads. Chicago Autohaus owner Saif Yasin says many people complain about the driving conditions and get overly stressed out about driving on slick roads, but they do it because they have no other choice. More information is available at Press Advantage Here are three tips for winter driving:Watch Your SpeedMany drivers make the mistake of thinking they can safely drive just as fast on slippery roads as they can clear roads. This is dangerous in the winter time. A driver could easily end up in the ditch, or worse, they could run into an oncoming vehicle that could put them in the hospital, or even kill them. The rule of thumb is to drive for the existing conditions. “Put the Brakes” On Your BrakesPeople have a tendency to slam on their brakes if they have to slow down or stop on slippery roads. Later model vehicles have anti-lock brake systems, which make it impossible for a driver to slam them. However, many vehicles on the road do not have anti-lock brakes. In these cases, a driver should “pump” the brakes, pressing on them for a second and then pulling off. This will help you slow down safely without putting your vehicle into a spin. Rock Your Car If StuckSometimes getting stuck is simply unavoidable. But in some instances, it may be easier than you might think. One effective way to get out of a minor rut is to rock the car back and forth by trying to move it forward a bit, quickly putting on the brakes, and then shifting into reverse, trying to move backward. Rinse and repeat. The aim is to slowly work the car out of the rut. Chicago Autohaus was founded in 2015, but they are no fly-by-night operation by any means. Chicago Autohaus has been rated as having the fastest turnaround time among all Chicago body shops from vehicle intake to completion. The company recently stated that they are thrilled to have received this honor and state that they will continue to provide their customers with fast yet friendly and effective auto services. Mr. Yasin adds that while the company repairs the customer’s car, they will ensure that their team will attempt to retain as much of the original equipment and parts as possible, while still repairing all obvious damages. The company works on a number of luxury brand cars and trucks, as well as domestics and other models. Yasin says that they can effectively remove obvious exterior damages such as dings, scratches, and dents. If you want to know more about this award-winning body shop in Chicago, go to https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoAutohaus/ from https://chicagoautohaus.com/safe-chicago-winter-driving/ |
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