Ford investing another $250M into F-150 Lightning production, upgrading three plants
The automaker's newest announcement adds hundreds of jobs and upgrades to the Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center, its Rawsonville Components Plant, and the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center - the main hub for building its electric truck.
The automaker's newest announcement adds hundreds of jobs and upgrades to the Van Dyke Electric Powertrain Center, its Rawsonville Components Plant, and the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center - the main hub for building its electric truck.
Ford sending $500 checks to every household evacuated in Flat Rock due to gasoline leak
Families in a total of 1,200 homes were displaced after the chemical benzene leaked into the city's sanitary sewer system, creating a hazardous area in Flat Rock.
Families in a total of 1,200 homes were displaced after the chemical benzene leaked into the city's sanitary sewer system, creating a hazardous area in Flat Rock.
General Motors investing $50M to improve education access and neighborhoods in Detroit
General Motors has announced grants in the millions of dollars that will go toward increasing access to education and addressing transportation barriers.
General Motors has announced grants in the millions of dollars that will go toward increasing access to education and addressing transportation barriers.
Flat Rock town hall update leaves more than 1,000 evacuated residents in holding pattern
All of which led to the question when can those evacuated come home? “It all hinges on that gasoline getting pushed out of the sanitary sewer,” said Kory Groetsch, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
All of which led to the question when can those evacuated come home? “It all hinges on that gasoline getting pushed out of the sanitary sewer,” said Kory Groetsch, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Flat Rock residents give earful to City Council over Ford gas leak evacuation situation
“Ford should be 100 percent accountable for it and not the taxpayers,” said Justin Kuta. “And that's just how I feel - and I am sure I speak for everybody else.”
“Ford should be 100 percent accountable for it and not the taxpayers,” said Justin Kuta. “And that's just how I feel - and I am sure I speak for everybody else.”
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.
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.
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 and Ford are halting production at some plants due to the computer chip shortage that has been plaguing automakers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ford delays implementation of hybrid work model, keeps most employees at home due to COVID-19
Ford has delayed implementing its hybrid work model due to COVID-19.
Ford has delayed implementing its hybrid work model due to COVID-19.
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.
General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
GM recalling all Chevy Bolts to fix battery problem that could cause fires
General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolts to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolts 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.
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.
Ford offers buyouts to 1,000 salaried employees in select skill teams
Ford said on Thursday that it would offer buyouts to 1,000 employees as it looks to better align staffing and skills.
Ford said on Thursday that it would offer buyouts to 1,000 employees as it looks to better align staffing and skills.
Biden pushing automakers to raise gas mileage and cut tailpipe pollution, receives electric vehicle pledge
The auto industry has told the Biden administration it will aim for half of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030.
The auto industry has told the Biden administration it will aim for half of all new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030.
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.
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.
General Motors successfully navigates chip shorting, posting $2.8B profit
High prices and strong demand for expensive pickup trucks and luxury SUVs helped GM overcome inventory shortages.
High prices and strong demand for expensive pickup trucks and luxury SUVs helped GM overcome inventory shortages.
Detroit brands Lincoln and Shinola teamed up to build concept Aviator model
Two iconic Detroit brands partnered together to create a concept vehicle that meshed designs, colors, and styles together.
Two iconic Detroit brands partnered together to create a concept vehicle that meshed designs, colors, and styles together.
Ford posts surprise $561 million quarterly profit, buoyed by 120,000 orders for electric F-150
The automaker had warned a global chip shortage would hit their profits especially hard, earning them low expectations on Wall Street. But that didn't happen.
The automaker had warned a global chip shortage would hit their profits especially hard, earning them low expectations on Wall Street. But that didn't happen.
Ford announces new Metro Detroit electric vehicle battery plant will be in Romulus
Ford Motor Co.'s electric vehicle battery plant and lab will be in Romulus, Michigan.
Ford Motor Co.'s electric vehicle battery plant and lab will be in Romulus, Michigan.
Inside the Ford Family Home in Grosse Pointe Shores
If you would like to schedule a visit to tour the Ford House, here is a link to their website: https://www.fordhouse.org/
If you would like to schedule a visit to tour the Ford House, here is a link to their website: https://www.fordhouse.org/