As GM moves out of the Renaissance Center, businesses inside prepare for the future
As General Motors starts a new era at Hudson’s Detroit on Woodward Avenue, it marks the end of an era at the Renaissance Center. That move by General Motors is not just impacting GM and its workers; it’s also affecting the downtown business scene.
As General Motors starts a new era at Hudson’s Detroit on Woodward Avenue, it marks the end of an era at the Renaissance Center. That move by General Motors is not just impacting GM and its workers; it’s also affecting the downtown business scene.
General Motors laying off more than 1,100 employees from two locations
Some tough news to start the new year for scores of autoworkers. General Motors says it’s laying off more than eleven hundred workers at its Factory Zero location in Hamtramck.
Some tough news to start the new year for scores of autoworkers. General Motors says it’s laying off more than eleven hundred workers at its Factory Zero location in Hamtramck.
Trump auto industry plan announced scuttling Biden era mileage, emissions standards
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
President Donald Trump announced a federal plan calling to weaken vehicle mileage rules in the auto industry - causing reverberations among Big Three auto makers.
General Motors reduces Factory Zero to one shift, laying off 1,200 workers
General Motors says it will reduce to one shift at Factory Zero, laying off more than 1,200 workers.
General Motors says it will reduce to one shift at Factory Zero, laying off more than 1,200 workers.
GM eliminates hundreds of positions at Warren Tech Center
The automaker said it was restructuring its design teams, which meant laying off hundreds of salaried positions.
The automaker said it was restructuring its design teams, which meant laying off hundreds of salaried positions.
GM closes Warren office after employees sickened by Legionnaires' disease
Two GM workers employed at the Cole Engineering Center in Warren have tested positive for Legionnaires' disease, the automaker told FOX 2 on Thursday.
Two GM workers employed at the Cole Engineering Center in Warren have tested positive for Legionnaires' disease, the automaker told FOX 2 on Thursday.
General Motors investing $4 billion in Michigan, Kansas, and Tennessee assembly plants
Michigan is one of three states receiving part of the massive investment from GM.
Michigan is one of three states receiving part of the massive investment from GM.
President Trump announces 25% tariffs on auto imports
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.
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.
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.
General Motors announces record profit-sharing bonus amid workforce cuts
2024 was a big year for General Motors, which the automaker announced may lead to an increase in money for its union workers.
2024 was a big year for General Motors, which the automaker announced may lead to an increase in money for its union workers.
Renaissance Center Future: GM and Bedrock want to turn site into 'truly public infrastructure'
The future that Bedrock and GM envisions for the iconic Renaissance Center also includes a park modeled off of Chicago's Millennium Park and the removal of the "Berlin Wall-like" structure that cuts off downtown from the riverwalk.
The future that Bedrock and GM envisions for the iconic Renaissance Center also includes a park modeled off of Chicago's Millennium Park and the removal of the "Berlin Wall-like" structure that cuts off downtown from the riverwalk.
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.
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.
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 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.
“For the month of November our sales almost doubled here in our store," said Tom Keech, Szott finance director.
State Rep blasts GM for selling battery plant it used state money to build
Back in 2021, GM went to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers. According to Hall, it delivered an ultimatum - either helps us with these new plants or we will go to some other state.
Back in 2021, GM went to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and lawmakers. According to Hall, it delivered an ultimatum - either helps us with these new plants or we will go to some other state.
Crews respond to oil well fire at General Motors proving ground in Milford
Crews are responding to reports of an explosion at the General Motors proving grounds in Milford where the automaker tests its cars and trucks.
Crews are responding to reports of an explosion at the General Motors proving grounds in Milford where the automaker tests its cars and trucks.
Dramatic RenCen redesign would remove 2 towers in GM, Bedrock's new concept plan
The plan would reduce office space and redevelop the remaining three towers into hospitality and housing - leaving most of the skyline intact, while adding a large public space on the riverfront.
The plan would reduce office space and redevelop the remaining three towers into hospitality and housing - leaving most of the skyline intact, while adding a large public space on the riverfront.
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.
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.
GM lays off about 1,000 workers, cutting costs to compete in a crowded automobile market
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.