Ford to close Flat Rock Assembly Plant for additional 2 weeks due to chip shortage
Ford Motor Co. is shuttering more assembly plants due to a computer chip shortage.
US investigating possible air bag failures in GM vehicles
The U.S. government's highway safety agency is investigating complaints that the air bags may not inflate in a crash on thousands of General Motors vehicles.
GM to cut production at Michigan plants amid computer chip shortage
GM is cutting production at six North American plants, including several in Michigan due to the computer chip shortage.
GM to build new electric Chevrolet pickup at Hamtramck
General Motor's Hamtramck plant is being retooled to construct electric vehicles as part of the company's plunge into building greener cars and trucks.
Biden dangles tax credits for electric vehicles in $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan
The president's next big bill is a massive infrastructure plan that would boost investment in the country's faltering roads and bridges. It would also send tax credits to anyone who purchases an electric vehicle.
GM backs out of meeting with Black-owned media companies over ad claims, plans to reschedule
"We're not waiting anymore. We're not satisfied going from one to two percent. Enough is enough. It is time that GM starts fully respecting Black-owned businesses," Roland Martin said. "And that means show us the money."
Ford Dearborn truck plant closing for 2 weeks due to computer chip shortage
The Dearborn truck plant will be closed for two weeks due to a computer chip shortage.
Volkswagen hoaxes media with fake statement on name change
A company spokesman confirmed Tuesday that the statement had been a pre-April Fool's Day joke. The company's false statement was distributed again Tuesday, saying the brand-name change reflected a shift to more battery-electric vehicles.
Black-owned media CEOs admonish GM, Mary Barra for 'not doing enough to stop racism'
The heads of several Black-owned media groups, including Byron Allen and Ice Cube, said the auto manufacturer had refused meetings with them and had perpetuated systemic racism by not investing more ad dollars.
Wild accident in Detroit neighborhood after speeding cars collide, strike parked car and home
A Chevy Trailblazer crashes into a mans' porch hitting his pickup truck while he was sleep.
More computer chip shortages cause auto plants to shut down
Automakers are facing a computer chip shortage that is likely to get worse.
Ford finds over $100K in leather during renovation, donates to company that hires veterans, Detroiters
Ford found $100,000 in brand new, high-quality leather hidden in one of its facilities recently and opted to donate them to companies who can put them to good use.
Brand new Bentley stolen from rental business, caught on camera
A brand new Bentley was stolen from a Southfield car rental facility and it was captured on surveillance cameras. But it didn't take long to catch up to the thief.
Fiat-Chrysler recalls Ram trucks over engine fire risk
The auto manufacturer for Ram pickup trucks is asking some owners to park their vehicles outdoors due to a fire risk. Fiat-Chrysler says the electrical wiring that keep the truck heated can short.
Ford to build F-150 trucks without some computers due to semiconductor shortage
Disruptions in the global supply chain are rippling into production as companies like Ford are producing unfinished vehicles that will be held in factories for weeks.
Recycling old cars is an art - with massive machines
When your car reaches the end of its life, it's not done yet. That old beater will get the form of a new life through meticulous work of ripping it apart.
Ford rolling out hybrid work plans - a sign of more remote work in America
On Wednesday, Ford told its 30,000 employees that the auto manufacturer would allow workers to work from home indefinitely. They'll commute to work mainly for group meetings and projects best suited for face-to-face interaction.
Tesla crashes into Michigan State trooper on auto-pilot
Michigan State Police said the 22-year-old was traveling on I-96 using in a Tesla with the autopilot function on when it collided with a police car that had pulled over after a separate crash.
Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge move to reduce travel lanes on Woodward Avenue
Two Metro Detroit cities have approved a grant application to improve Woodward Avenue by shrinking travel lanes and increasing cycling and pedestrian space. The construction would happen along with planned improvements from MDOT.
KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says
The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.