Black-owned company working to improve EV charging

ChargerHelp! is a Black and women-owned company working to remove barriers in the technology and maintenance of EVs. Their partnership with Michigan Central is creating new jobs.

How does cold weather affect electric vehicles?

Teslas and other electric vehicles may be the way of the future, but many EV owners are having trouble dealing with Chicago’s bitterly cold temperatures. Here's why.

Stellantis lays off hundreds of temporary workers

Amy Wilmoth said she felt betrayed by the automaker and the UAW that represents her after she had received paperwork to become a full-time employee. Now, she is jobless.

Hyundai, Kia car thefts up more than 1,000% since 2020

New data shows Hyundai and Kia vehicles were stolen at a tenfold rate since a TikTok challenge exposed vulnerabilities.

Gleaners, Ford pilot program delivers fresh food to senior citizens

The Ford Motor Company Fund is enabling the initiative as part of a $5 million investment plan aimed at tackling transportation insecurity in Southeast Michigan.

Engine maker Cummins to repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

Engine maker Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities that also requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by illegal software that let it skirt diesel emissions tests.

Ford recalls nearly 113K F-150 pickup trucks due to rear axle issue

Ford is recalling nearly 113,000 of its popular F-150 pickup trucks because of a rear axle hub bolt that "may fatigue and break."

Carmakers with the most recalls in 2023: See if your vehicle is under recall

Regulators issued more than 320 recalls this year for major car manufacturers in the U.S., potentially impacting more than 32 million vehicle models.

Wireless charging road in Detroit now open to public

The system works using specialized coils built under the pavement that will wirelessly transmit power using a magnetic field. It'll be sent to a receiver that will be installed on the bottom of the vehicle, which will power the battery.

Tesla recalls 120K vehicles with doors that may unlock during crash

Tesla has issued another recall for certain Model S and Model X vehicles due to concerns of doors possibly unlocking during crashes.