Thousands of Detroiters already hired for FCA's new Mack Ave plant
Detroit mayor Mike Duggan held a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 to speak on the hiring rate of Detroiters at FCA's new assembly plant on Mack Avenue.
GMC unveils all-electric Hummer EV super truck
Initial production begins in late 2021, at GM’s Factory ZERO Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center14 - a nearly 40-year-old facility repurposed and retooled with a $2.2-billion investment devoted to electric vehicle production. Future production vehicles out of the factory will offer zero emissions.
GM announces $100M investment in 5 Michigan plants powered by electric vehicle plan
Michigan plants will also benefit. In Lansing, GM will build the GMC Acadia. The Flint Assembly Plant is getting $32 million for the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups.
On first day as Ford CEO, Jim Farley shakes up management
Ford's new CEO had a busy first day on the job, replacing the CFO and pledging stronger profit margins in the future.
Ex-UAW president Dennis Williams pleads guilty in embezzlement scheme, admits to 'looking away'
Former UAS President Dennis Williams admitted in court that he 'deliberately looked away' when he suspected union dues were being used for golf, lodging, meals, and more.
Ford recalls 700,000 vehicles because backup camera can distort images, go dark
Ford is recalling 700,000 vehicles in North America because the backup cameras can distort images and sometimes suddenly go dark.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
Ford adding 300 jobs to help build batteries for new electric F-150
Ford says it will add 300 jobs at a new factory that's being built to assemble batteries and manufacture an electric version of the F-150 pickup truck.
GM announces two new major partnerships: Honda and Nikola
General Motors formed its second major electric vehicle partnership in less than a week, this time a $2 billion deal with startup Nikola.
GM partners with electric pickup truck maker Nikola
General Motors formed its second major electric vehicle partnership in less than a week, this time a $2 billion deal with startup Nikola.
Ivanka Trump talks jobs and education during visit to GM Technical Learning University in Warren
Ivanka Trump visited Michigan Wednesday and met with GM CEO Mary Barra and toured the Technical Learning University in Warren.
General Motors, Honda agree to shared work in North America
General Motors and Honda say they have signed a deal to explore sharing vehicle underpinnings and propulsion systems in North America.
Ford cutting 1,400 jobs, offers early retirement incentives to salaried workers
Ford Motor Co. will offer early retirement incentives with hopes of cutting its U.S. white-collar workforce by 1,400 more positions.
Ford cutting 1,000 salaried jobs in North America, report says
Ford is shedding 1,000 jobs in North America as part of cost-cutting measures that began two years ago.
GM, Ford complete US contracts to build thousands of ventilators
Both Ford Motor Company and General Motors are no longer producing ventilators for the United States, as both have fulfilled their contracts.
Tesla on autopilot hits police car as driver watches movie on cellphone
A North Carolina doctor’s Tesla operating on Autopilot crashed into a police car early Wednesday morning as he was watching a movie on his cellphone.
Smart park garage experiment underway in Corktown
A combination of Ford's cars, Bosch's technology and Bedrock's infrastructure are experimenting with a smart parking structure in a Corktown.
New Ford Bronco assists in a Motor City marriage proposal
Their three-year relationship began in Colorado where they fell in love. This summer the couple traveled to Michigan to spend time with family. All along, Daniel knew he was going to pop the question.
Retiring Ford CEO Jim Hackett opens up on the company's future, Bronco rebirth and dealing with a pandemic
He is ready for his next adventure, recently announcing he was retiring in October. He speaks with Roop Raj about the new Bronco, the future of Ford, and how COVID-19 changed everything.
Plans for first self-driving corridor announced in Michigan from Detroit to Ann Arbor
Michigan officials are holding a news conference Thursday, August 13 at 1 p.m. to announce a major mobility-related project in southeast Michigan.