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.
Cars, motorhome, boat available at this weekend's Allen Park police vehicle auction
The Allen Park police auction is Saturday.
The Allen Park police auction is Saturday.
As traffic fatalities spike, federal agency in charge of auto safety struggles to keep up
A review of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found at least 13 auto safety rules were past due. That includes a rear seat belt reminder requirement that could save hundreds of lives a year.
A review of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found at least 13 auto safety rules were past due. That includes a rear seat belt reminder requirement that could save hundreds of lives a year.
GM reaches deal with LG to pay for Chevy Bolt battery recall costs
LG Electronics has reached a deal with General Motors to pay as much as $2 billion to reimburse the automaker for the cost of recalling Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to battery fires.
LG Electronics has reached a deal with General Motors to pay as much as $2 billion to reimburse the automaker for the cost of recalling Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to battery fires.
Residents complain of Stellantis Jeep plant's chemical odors on Detroit's east side
"We've been smelling things and we've had people around here going to the hospital, children going to the hospital for asthma, breathing attacks, coughing attacks, tightness of the chest," Shobe said.
"We've been smelling things and we've had people around here going to the hospital, children going to the hospital for asthma, breathing attacks, coughing attacks, tightness of the chest," Shobe said.
General Motors to build new battery facility at Warren Technical Center
GM's announcement follows its competitor's massive electric vehicle campus plan in Kentucky and Tennessee.
GM's announcement follows its competitor's massive electric vehicle campus plan in Kentucky and Tennessee.
Gov. Whitmer faces tough questions after Ford takes EV plant plans out of state
For the second day in a row Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is playing defense on why the state of Michigan did not make a bid on the new Ford Motor Company electric car plants totaling $11 billion.
For the second day in a row Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is playing defense on why the state of Michigan did not make a bid on the new Ford Motor Company electric car plants totaling $11 billion.
Ford announces investment in new EV and battery plants in Kentucky, Tennessee
Ford plans to make the largest-ever U.S. investment in electric vehicles at one time by any automotive manufacturer and, together with its partner, SK Innovation, plans to invest $11.4 billion and create nearly 11,000 new jobs at the Tennessee and Kentucky mega-sites.
Ford plans to make the largest-ever U.S. investment in electric vehicles at one time by any automotive manufacturer and, together with its partner, SK Innovation, plans to invest $11.4 billion and create nearly 11,000 new jobs at the Tennessee and Kentucky mega-sites.
VIDEO: Ford Mustang Mach-E is first all-electric vehicle to pass Michigan State Police testing
The Mustang Mach-E is the first all-electric vehicle to pass Michigan State Police testing.
The Mustang Mach-E is the first all-electric vehicle to pass Michigan State Police testing.
Flat Rock residents return to homes after evacuation but 'worried what could happen next'
"Who knows if there’s a cancer cluster in the next 15 to 20 years in this surrounding area? Well it's too late at that point to really know," said resident Josh Digue.
"Who knows if there’s a cancer cluster in the next 15 to 20 years in this surrounding area? Well it's too late at that point to really know," said resident Josh Digue.
Ford invests in electric vehicle battery recycling company
Ford is investing $50 million in an upstart electric vehicle battery recycling company.
Ford is investing $50 million in an upstart electric vehicle battery recycling company.
Silent but powerful - the all electric Ford F-150 Lightning at Motor Bella
"We have received more than 150,000 reservations since it was revealed back in May." said Jeff Marentic, Ford Vehicle General Manager North America.
"We have received more than 150,000 reservations since it was revealed back in May." said Jeff Marentic, Ford Vehicle General Manager North America.
Michigan launches pilot to build a wireless charging road for electric vehicles in Metro Detroit
The mile-long stretch of road would charge electric cars, trucks, and buses without them needed to stop.
The mile-long stretch of road would charge electric cars, trucks, and buses without them needed to stop.
Michigan State Police to test Mustang Mach-E
Ford submitted a Mustang Mach-E to Michigan State Police for testing.
Ford submitted a Mustang Mach-E to Michigan State Police for testing.
Motor Bella opening ceremony kicks off at M1 Concourse in Pontiac
The Motor Bella car show will showcase the future of mobility at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
The Motor Bella car show will showcase the future of mobility at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Evacuated Flat Rock residents sound off at town hall after Ford plant gas leak accident
"This is your responsibility and you're going to sit there and tell me the $500 is enough? Are you crazy?" said resident Meghan McGill.
"This is your responsibility and you're going to sit there and tell me the $500 is enough? Are you crazy?" said resident Meghan McGill.