President Trump announces 25% tariffs on auto imports
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The next round of the tariff wars starts on April 2 and this time the Trump Administration is focusing on imported vehicles and parts. That can mean sticker shock likely coming to a dealership near you. Trump said he would sign an executive order implementing a 25% tariff on all vehicles built outside the U.S. The tariffs would be in addition to other tariffs already implemented on the same products.

Auto industry tariffs: Trump slaps 25% tax on imported vehicles

Trump unveiled new tariffs on auto imports Wednesday, speaking from the Oval Office as he signed an executive order that would implement a 25% tariff on foreign autos.

Michigan Central
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Jay, Allyson, and Chelsea got an exclusive tour of the newly restored Michigan Central Station, courtesy of Ford?s Marisa Bradley. Ford began restoring the iconic 1913 building in 2018, transforming it into a hub for innovation with retail, cultural spaces, and tech tenants. They also visited Newlab, a space dedicated to cutting-edge mobility solutions, and learned about upcoming public events, including history tours and PBS screenings.

Whitmer worries Trump tariff policies could hurt Michigan automakers

Some parts that go into our domestic vehicles come from Mexico and Canada. If the president slaps a tariff on those parts coming into Michigan, the governor fears it will impact automakers - and jobs.

2025 Detroit Auto Show: Electric vehicles and Lions impact

The 2025 Detroit Auto Show is almost here as crews have started piercing and installing booths along the Huntington Place atrium.

What's new at the Detroit Auto Show in January

The Detroit Auto Show returns to downtown on January 10, 2025. Here's what's new and missing at this year's event.

The Trump effect? Auto sales are booming post-election

“For the month of November our sales almost doubled here in our store," said Tom Keech, Szott finance director.

Automakers anxious over electric vehicle demand amid Trump's return to presidency

A recent New York Times headline claimed automakers want the incoming Trump Administration to "require" them to sell electric vehicles. Analysts aren't impressed with that perspective, but agree the Republican's hostility toward the industry is worrying car makers.

UAW supervisor charged with sexual assault of Ford factory worker in Sterling Heights

Angelo Lupo abused his position of authority when he lured a woman into his office before sexually assaulting her, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.

MSP officer Dan Kerstetter to be laid to rest after fatal crash

Loved ones and community members will say goodbye Friday a Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer Dan Kerstetter after a crash last week.

Mustang prototype crash at Auburn Hills test track left kids severely injured, lawsuit filed

The driver of a vehicle at a test track lost control and plowed into a guardrail, severely injuring two kids during a STEM summer camp last year. A lawsuit alleges gross negligence on behalf of several parties.

Analyst: Ford pivots to hybrids after being overly optimistic on EVs and suffering $2.5B loss

“What they mean for the workforce is that Ford is probably going to need more people on the gasoline side of the business. Probably not as many as they anticipated on the electric side."