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.
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.
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.
General Motors recalling 400K pickup trucks over exploding airbags
Documents from safety regulators show the airbag inflator can rupture, spewing parts into the cabin.
Documents from safety regulators show the airbag inflator can rupture, spewing parts into the cabin.
Ford's Mustang Mach-E scores another accolade, named Electric Vehicle of the Year by auto magazine
It's a big win for Ford, which has dived head-first into the electric vehicle market with announcements for some of its most iconic brands moving away from gas.
It's a big win for Ford, which has dived head-first into the electric vehicle market with announcements for some of its most iconic brands moving away from gas.
Michigan auto insurance changes coming July 1
Michigan auto insurance reform goes into effect July 1.
Michigan auto insurance reform goes into effect July 1.
UAW President Rory Gamble stepping down
The 65-year-old Gamble took over the 397,000-member union in 2019 and fended off a threatened federal takeover by agreeing to spending controls and a court-appointed monitor to watch the union's business.
The 65-year-old Gamble took over the 397,000-member union in 2019 and fended off a threatened federal takeover by agreeing to spending controls and a court-appointed monitor to watch the union's business.
Michigan House votes to spend $10 million to offset losses from auto insurance reform
The state reduced auto insurance rates by 45% in cases of catastrophic injuries in a crash. But that means rehab facilities and in-home care providers will feel the squeeze and less money coming in.
The state reduced auto insurance rates by 45% in cases of catastrophic injuries in a crash. But that means rehab facilities and in-home care providers will feel the squeeze and less money coming in.
Some used cars are worth more now than they were brand new
Welcome to the wacky world of car and truck sales in the U.S., where the pandemic and a global shortage of computer chips have turned car buying on its head.
Welcome to the wacky world of car and truck sales in the U.S., where the pandemic and a global shortage of computer chips have turned car buying on its head.
The Woodward Dream Cruise is back for 2021 this summer
Ford Motor Co. was announced as the presenting sponsor this year on Monday as the summer tradition is set to return to Woodward this August.
Ford Motor Co. was announced as the presenting sponsor this year on Monday as the summer tradition is set to return to Woodward this August.
General Motors to spend more on electric vehicles, add two U.S. battery factories
GM said its battery plants will be operating around 2025 and are part of the company's $35 billion investment in electric vehicles over the next five years.
GM said its battery plants will be operating around 2025 and are part of the company's $35 billion investment in electric vehicles over the next five years.
Ford's first fully assembled 2021 Broncos rolling off the line Tuesday
Excitement for the Ford Bronco has grown in recent months and more than 125,000 orders have already been placed for the utility vehicle.
Excitement for the Ford Bronco has grown in recent months and more than 125,000 orders have already been placed for the utility vehicle.
New bill could fine junkyards up to 50K a day for violations creating pollution
State representative Karen Whitsett says auto lots and junkyards that are harming the environment are too low. A new bill could charge $50,000 a day for violations.
State representative Karen Whitsett says auto lots and junkyards that are harming the environment are too low. A new bill could charge $50,000 a day for violations.
Attending the Grand Prix? Here's what you need to know
Fans are looking forward to this years Grand Prix at Belle Isle. Before you head to the race read about the new restrictions.
Fans are looking forward to this years Grand Prix at Belle Isle. Before you head to the race read about the new restrictions.
The Corvette returns to the Grand Prix track after 13 years
The Corvette has not seen the Detroit Grand Prix race track since 2008; it returns with the Corvette Stingray C8R race car.
The Corvette has not seen the Detroit Grand Prix race track since 2008; it returns with the Corvette Stingray C8R race car.
Slow charging times an obstacle to EV sales
Fill 'er up? Automakers are trying to cut charging times to something close to the five or 10 minutes of a conventional gasoline fill-up.
Fill 'er up? Automakers are trying to cut charging times to something close to the five or 10 minutes of a conventional gasoline fill-up.
Chrysler-owned Stellantis pledges $1 million for green infrastructure at Detroit Assembly Plant
When Fiat Chrysler made its $1.6 billion pledge to revamp its assembly complex, it agreed to invest millions for community benefits.
When Fiat Chrysler made its $1.6 billion pledge to revamp its assembly complex, it agreed to invest millions for community benefits.
Pull Over Prevention provides free car repairs in Ypsilanti to reduce chances of being stopped by police
Get your car fixed for free at a Pull Over Prevention event in Ypsilanti.
Get your car fixed for free at a Pull Over Prevention event in Ypsilanti.
Ford recalls Transit Connect vans due to shifter not showing correcting gear
The company is recalling as many as 205,000 vehicles over an eight-year period due to problems with its transmission.
The company is recalling as many as 205,000 vehicles over an eight-year period due to problems with its transmission.
Ford investing billions in bet on electric vehicles
Ford announced it will spend billions on the technology to build electric vehicles as it believes 40% of its global sales will be battery-powered.
Ford announced it will spend billions on the technology to build electric vehicles as it believes 40% of its global sales will be battery-powered.
Detroit wins $30M grant for affordable housing in Corktown
Detroit is making an investment into the people who didn't give up the city by building affordable housing units in the Corktown area thanks to a huge grant.
Detroit is making an investment into the people who didn't give up the city by building affordable housing units in the Corktown area thanks to a huge grant.