Michigan's updated distracted driving law leading to thousands of tickets, slow changes in driver behavior
The updated law has made it easier for police to enforce, leading to thousands of tickets being handed to drivers in metro Detroit.
The updated law has made it easier for police to enforce, leading to thousands of tickets being handed to drivers in metro Detroit.
More US auto buyers turning to hybrids as electric vehicle sales slow
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
While EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well short of the industry’s ambitious timetable for transitioning away from combustion engines.
Mile-long stretch of I-94 dubbed 'world's most sophisticated highway' to reopen for winter
The lane will be used for testing the safety and performance of cars and trucks that can send and receive information. It'll open in western Wayne County
The lane will be used for testing the safety and performance of cars and trucks that can send and receive information. It'll open in western Wayne County
GM: Almost half of Buick dealerships across US opting out of EV
"It’s evidence of the shifting patterns and presumptions on the part of manufacturers about the demand," said K. Venkatesh Prasad, the Center for Automotive Research's chief innovation officer.
"It’s evidence of the shifting patterns and presumptions on the part of manufacturers about the demand," said K. Venkatesh Prasad, the Center for Automotive Research's chief innovation officer.
Toyota recalling 1 million vehicles for potential air bag issue
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022.
General Motors laying off 1,300+ workers in Michigan
More than 1,300 General Motors employees in Michigan will be out of work indefinitely to start the new year. The company is laying off workers at Orion Assembly in Lake Orion and Lansing Grand River Assembly and Stamping.
More than 1,300 General Motors employees in Michigan will be out of work indefinitely to start the new year. The company is laying off workers at Orion Assembly in Lake Orion and Lansing Grand River Assembly and Stamping.
US regulators take first step toward mandating tech in cars to detect drunk drivers
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Drunk driving crashes killed over 13,000 people in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Whitmer pitches vehicle rebate program that offers car buyers thousands in savings
Combined with federal incentives, the governor pitched the MI Vehicle Rebate plan as a way of buyers saving $10,000 on a new electric car. She'll ask the legislature for $25 million to fund the project.
Combined with federal incentives, the governor pitched the MI Vehicle Rebate plan as a way of buyers saving $10,000 on a new electric car. She'll ask the legislature for $25 million to fund the project.
Subaru issues recall for over 95K Crosstreks, Foresters, Legacys and Outbacks
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Consumers who own these vehicles can contact their local dealership to have the repairs done for free.
Ford announces plans for 30,000 electric vehicle chargers for business fleets
The partnership with Xcel Energy will install tens of thousands of charging ports at businesses in eight different states by 2030.
The partnership with Xcel Energy will install tens of thousands of charging ports at businesses in eight different states by 2030.
US probes 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power, issues restarting
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns the battery issue could pose a safety risk if affected Chevrolet Volt hybrids stall and can't be restarted.
UAW strike aftermath: Car prices may increase due to Big Three losses
McElroy added the car companies have already announced they’re going to cut back on future investments to help offset the costs of the contracts.
McElroy added the car companies have already announced they’re going to cut back on future investments to help offset the costs of the contracts.
Electric vehicles are less reliable than gas-powered cars, trucks, SUVs, Consumer Reports survey says
EVs had 80% more problems than gas-powered cars and trucks. That's just one of several concerning conclusions from a Consumer Reports survey
EVs had 80% more problems than gas-powered cars and trucks. That's just one of several concerning conclusions from a Consumer Reports survey
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg 1-on-1, discussing future of EVs
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sat down with FOX 2's Tim Skubick to talk about the future of electric vehicles, college football and more on Tuesday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sat down with FOX 2's Tim Skubick to talk about the future of electric vehicles, college football and more on Tuesday.
UAW kicks off organizing effort at 13 non-union automakers, including Toyota and Tesla
Those automakers include Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazada, as well as electric vehicle makers like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid.
Those automakers include Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazada, as well as electric vehicle makers like Tesla, Rivian, Lucid.
First wireless charging road in U.S. unveiled in Detroit
The quarter-stretch of roadway will be open near Michigan Central Station, where Detroit's mobility district is gathering steam.
The quarter-stretch of roadway will be open near Michigan Central Station, where Detroit's mobility district is gathering steam.
US gas prices have either declined or held steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Watch: Flying car takes first successful flight
The three-wheeled, street-legal Switchblade is priced at $170,000 to $195,000.
The three-wheeled, street-legal Switchblade is priced at $170,000 to $195,000.
Ford resumes work on controversial battery plant with scaled back factory size
The plant is still expected to open in 2026, but with a reduced production for batteries. The delay came after a brutal UAW strike.
The plant is still expected to open in 2026, but with a reduced production for batteries. The delay came after a brutal UAW strike.