Whitmer says surprise Ford plant announcement was wake-up call to update state economic plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, for the first time, said that Michigan had a "dysfunctional" economic development strategy and that's part of the reason Ford Motor Company ignored Michigan and is building two new car battery plants down South.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, for the first time, said that Michigan had a "dysfunctional" economic development strategy and that's part of the reason Ford Motor Company ignored Michigan and is building two new car battery plants down South.
Chevrolet jumps into EV pickup race with new electric Silverado
General Motors is unveiling its 2023 Chevrolet Silverado EV on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.
General Motors is unveiling its 2023 Chevrolet Silverado EV on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.
What's next for Michigan Central Station 34 years after historic Detroit train depot shuttered
The last train left Michigan Central Station 34 years ago, on Jan. 5, 1988. Today, Ford is in the process of finishing up the Detroit train depot's restoration that began in 2018.
The last train left Michigan Central Station 34 years ago, on Jan. 5, 1988. Today, Ford is in the process of finishing up the Detroit train depot's restoration that began in 2018.
Ford jacks up production of F-150 Lightning, cites big demand for electric pickup truck
Ford Motor Co. is ramping up F-150 Lightning production in Dearborn.
Ford Motor Co. is ramping up F-150 Lightning production in Dearborn.
Tesla recalls over 475,000 Model 3, Model S cars over safety issues
Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.
Tesla is recalling certain Model 3 and Model S vehicles sold in the U.S. over rear camera and trunk issues, the NHTSA said.
U.S. stepping up investigation into Hyundai and Kia vehicles after 6 years of engine fires issues
The U.S. traffic safety agency has received 161 complaints of engine fires, which have been a pervasive issue among the Korean automakers' vehicles since 2015.
The U.S. traffic safety agency has received 161 complaints of engine fires, which have been a pervasive issue among the Korean automakers' vehicles since 2015.
Chevrolet's holiday ad is an absolute tear-jerker and viral hit
Chevrolet is turning on the waterworks this holiday season.
Chevrolet is turning on the waterworks this holiday season.
EPA raising vehicle mileage standards to 40 miles per gallon
The new goal, set to be announced later Monday, is 25% higher than the rule finalized by the Trump administration set last year.
The new goal, set to be announced later Monday, is 25% higher than the rule finalized by the Trump administration set last year.
Ford's new pilot program will deliver food to seniors in autonomous vehicle designed by Detroit teen
Over 20 residents in Southwest Detroit will be receiving food deliveries through a new program launched by the Ford Fund and area food banks.
Over 20 residents in Southwest Detroit will be receiving food deliveries through a new program launched by the Ford Fund and area food banks.
Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases
Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.
Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.
Michigan drivers to receive $400 refund checks per vehicle from insurance association
For every vehicle insured by Michigan residents, $400 refund checks will be distributed to owners by next year.
For every vehicle insured by Michigan residents, $400 refund checks will be distributed to owners by next year.
President Biden talks infrastructure spending, visits GM's Factory ZERO
President Joe Biden spoke about his $1.2 trillion bill, which includes an estimated $7.5 billion for electric vehicle chargers. The President made the case that the bill will help America boost green energy manufacturing and curb carbon emissions while adding jobs.
President Joe Biden spoke about his $1.2 trillion bill, which includes an estimated $7.5 billion for electric vehicle chargers. The President made the case that the bill will help America boost green energy manufacturing and curb carbon emissions while adding jobs.
Biden: 'That Hummer is one hell of a vehicle, man' during GM Factory ZERO tour
Biden used the factory as a backdrop to bolster his plan to electrify vehicles by 2035, but to promote the bipartisan infrastructure law that was just passed and the Build Back Better plan - he believes will create an economy to help make that happen.
Biden used the factory as a backdrop to bolster his plan to electrify vehicles by 2035, but to promote the bipartisan infrastructure law that was just passed and the Build Back Better plan - he believes will create an economy to help make that happen.
President Joe Biden visiting Detroit on Wednesday - what he'll be talking about
This isn't the first time the president has visited Michigan since his tenure in the White House began. It's not even the first time his visit coincides with an electric vehicle focus.
This isn't the first time the president has visited Michigan since his tenure in the White House began. It's not even the first time his visit coincides with an electric vehicle focus.
Complaint against Stellantis plant says its pollution violates Civil Rights of Detroit residents
"I don’t think it would be done anywhere else other than a low-income community full of Black people," said Robert Shobe. "I’m just going to say it flat-out."
"I don’t think it would be done anywhere else other than a low-income community full of Black people," said Robert Shobe. "I’m just going to say it flat-out."
General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.
The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.
Biden comes to Detroit Nov. 17 for opening of GM's EV Factory ZERO plant
Biden, who has championed the auto industry's transition to Electric Vehicles, will be on hand at the site, which was formerly known as the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant.
Biden, who has championed the auto industry's transition to Electric Vehicles, will be on hand at the site, which was formerly known as the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant.
Whistleblower paid $24 million for reporting Kia and Hyundai moved too slowly on vehicle recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the award is the first it has paid to a whistleblower and is the maximum percentage allowed by law to be paid out.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the award is the first it has paid to a whistleblower and is the maximum percentage allowed by law to be paid out.
Infrastructure bill includes requiring new technology to stop drunken driving
Under the legislation, monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers would have to roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026.
Under the legislation, monitoring systems to stop intoxicated drivers would have to roll out in all new vehicles as early as 2026.
FACT CHECK: Biden overstates reach his $1T infrastructure bill would have for EV charging stations
On Saturday, President Joe Biden said the massive new infrastructure bill passed by Congress Friday would result in 500,000 EV charging stations. That's not exactly right.
On Saturday, President Joe Biden said the massive new infrastructure bill passed by Congress Friday would result in 500,000 EV charging stations. That's not exactly right.