Flat Rock residents deal with evacuations after Ford plant accident as United Way lends a hand

As a precaution, the state recommends folks evacuate who live in the area bounded by I-75 to the east— Gibraltar Road to the north— Cahill Road to the west and Woodruff road to the south.

Ford says plant gasoline pipe leak likely caused Flat Rock chemical vapor issue

The gasoline leak was discovered Wednesday and now found to be larger than was originally thought, according to Bob Holycross, VP of Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering.

GM, Ford halt some production as chip shortage worsens

GM and Ford are halting production at some plants due to the computer chip shortage that has been plaguing automakers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

GM recalls all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk

General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.

Fiat-Chrysler fined $30 million, company sentenced to probation for paying off UAW leaders

FCA, which is now part of Stellantis, pleaded guilty to bribing several heads of the UAW in order to win concessions in negotiations covering thousands of factory workers.

2021 New York Auto Show canceled over coronavirus fears

The 2021 New York International Automobile Show that was rescheduled to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center later this month has been canceled. Organizers blame Covid-19 Delta variant cases and new coronavirus rules in New York City.

Inside the Ford Family Home in Grosse Pointe Shores
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If you would like to schedule a visit to tour the Ford House, here is a link to their website: https://www.fordhouse.org/

Five reasons your check engine light turned on and how much it could cost you

Americans are holding onto their vehicles longer than ever, with the average age of a car in 2020 rising to a record of 12.1 years. But if your decade-old car has an engine light turn on, these are things that you may have to replace.

GM issues 2nd diesel pickup truck recall over engine block heater issues

The recall covers certain 2017 through 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups with 6.6-liter diesel engines and block heaters. Shorts can develop in the heater cord or terminals that connect the cable to the block heater.