Automatic emergency braking requirement coming to new vehicles

The mandate will go into effect within the next five years. It will give automakers time to bolster their systems - but could drive up prices of cars by about $82.

Stellantis announces more layoffs at Sterling Heights assembly plant

It's the latest in a string of terminations delivered by the company this year. In March, hundreds of white collar workers were laid off during a virtual call.

General Motors HQ relocating from RenCen to Hudson's site in 2025

General Motors will be relocating its global headquarters from the Renaissance Center to the historic J.L. Hudson's department store site in 2025.

Auto insurance premiums are skyrocketing. What's to blame?

The cost of auto insurance rose 2.6% in March, bringing the total annual gain to 22.2% — the fastest yearly rate on record.

Ford recalls Bronco Sports, Escapes due to gas leaks that can cause fires, but remedy won’t fix leaks

Ford is recalling nearly 43,000 Bronco Sports and Escapes because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires. But the recall remedy does not include repairing the fuel leaks.

Truck traffic pollution in Detroit sparks concerns from residents, air quality groups

A town hall held by Eastside Climate Action Coalition saw a full house on Wednesday, as Detroiters gathered to talk about trucking and air pollution in their area.

Hyundai, Kia: Millions of recalled vehicles with fire risk remain on road

Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles remain on the road — unrepaired — after being recalled in September, according to the Associated Press.

Subaru recalling over 118K vehicles for airbag deployment issues

Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator. 

Dodge, Chrysler sedans recalled over airbags that can explode

Stellantis, the company that owns Dodge and Chrysler, says the airbags can inflate even without a crash if temperatures inside the car get too high.