Black-owned media CEOs admonish GM, Mary Barra for 'not doing enough to stop racism'
The heads of several Black-owned media groups, including Byron Allen and Ice Cube, said the auto manufacturer had refused meetings with them and had perpetuated systemic racism by not investing more ad dollars.
The heads of several Black-owned media groups, including Byron Allen and Ice Cube, said the auto manufacturer had refused meetings with them and had perpetuated systemic racism by not investing more ad dollars.
Wild accident in Detroit neighborhood after speeding cars collide, strike parked car and home
A Chevy Trailblazer crashes into a mans' porch hitting his pickup truck while he was sleep.
A Chevy Trailblazer crashes into a mans' porch hitting his pickup truck while he was sleep.
More computer chip shortages cause auto plants to shut down
Automakers are facing a computer chip shortage that is likely to get worse.
Automakers are facing a computer chip shortage that is likely to get worse.
Ford finds over $100K in leather during renovation, donates to company that hires veterans, Detroiters
Ford found $100,000 in brand new, high-quality leather hidden in one of its facilities recently and opted to donate them to companies who can put them to good use.
Ford found $100,000 in brand new, high-quality leather hidden in one of its facilities recently and opted to donate them to companies who can put them to good use.
Brand new Bentley stolen from rental business, caught on camera
A brand new Bentley was stolen from a Southfield car rental facility and it was captured on surveillance cameras. But it didn't take long to catch up to the thief.
A brand new Bentley was stolen from a Southfield car rental facility and it was captured on surveillance cameras. But it didn't take long to catch up to the thief.
Fiat-Chrysler recalls Ram trucks over engine fire risk
The auto manufacturer for Ram pickup trucks is asking some owners to park their vehicles outdoors due to a fire risk. Fiat-Chrysler says the electrical wiring that keep the truck heated can short.
The auto manufacturer for Ram pickup trucks is asking some owners to park their vehicles outdoors due to a fire risk. Fiat-Chrysler says the electrical wiring that keep the truck heated can short.
Ford to build F-150 trucks without some computers due to semiconductor shortage
Disruptions in the global supply chain are rippling into production as companies like Ford are producing unfinished vehicles that will be held in factories for weeks.
Disruptions in the global supply chain are rippling into production as companies like Ford are producing unfinished vehicles that will be held in factories for weeks.
Recycling old cars is an art - with massive machines
When your car reaches the end of its life, it's not done yet. That old beater will get the form of a new life through meticulous work of ripping it apart.
When your car reaches the end of its life, it's not done yet. That old beater will get the form of a new life through meticulous work of ripping it apart.
Ford rolling out hybrid work plans - a sign of more remote work in America
On Wednesday, Ford told its 30,000 employees that the auto manufacturer would allow workers to work from home indefinitely. They'll commute to work mainly for group meetings and projects best suited for face-to-face interaction.
On Wednesday, Ford told its 30,000 employees that the auto manufacturer would allow workers to work from home indefinitely. They'll commute to work mainly for group meetings and projects best suited for face-to-face interaction.
Tesla crashes into Michigan State trooper on auto-pilot
Michigan State Police said the 22-year-old was traveling on I-96 using in a Tesla with the autopilot function on when it collided with a police car that had pulled over after a separate crash.
Michigan State Police said the 22-year-old was traveling on I-96 using in a Tesla with the autopilot function on when it collided with a police car that had pulled over after a separate crash.
Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge move to reduce travel lanes on Woodward Avenue
Two Metro Detroit cities have approved a grant application to improve Woodward Avenue by shrinking travel lanes and increasing cycling and pedestrian space. The construction would happen along with planned improvements from MDOT.
Two Metro Detroit cities have approved a grant application to improve Woodward Avenue by shrinking travel lanes and increasing cycling and pedestrian space. The construction would happen along with planned improvements from MDOT.
KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says
The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.
The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.
Fiat-Chrysler UAW employees will receive $8,010 check in profit sharing
FCA's parent company Stellantis announced its union-represented workers will receive a larger bonus this year than last year after the company posted $29 million in net profit for 2020.
FCA's parent company Stellantis announced its union-represented workers will receive a larger bonus this year than last year after the company posted $29 million in net profit for 2020.
Fiat-Chrysler pleads guilty to bribing UAW leaders, will pay $30 million in fines
Fiat-Chrysler admitted it paid off leaders of the United Auto Workers in an effort to win concessions in contract negotiations for thousands of factory workers.
Fiat-Chrysler admitted it paid off leaders of the United Auto Workers in an effort to win concessions in contract negotiations for thousands of factory workers.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. recalling more than 430K light truck tire
The company is recalling 430,000 light truck tires after documents showed that bulges can form on the wheel's sidewall, which can lead to failure.
The company is recalling 430,000 light truck tires after documents showed that bulges can form on the wheel's sidewall, which can lead to failure.
New St. Clair facility will build battery parts for 2022 Hummer, create 300 jobs
Magna, an automotive supplier broke ground Tuesday on a new $70 million facility in St. Clair. The project, which will create hundreds of jobs in the city was awarded a business development grant from the city.
Magna, an automotive supplier broke ground Tuesday on a new $70 million facility in St. Clair. The project, which will create hundreds of jobs in the city was awarded a business development grant from the city.
Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its tribe's name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.
Non-profit makes and delivers coats that convert into sleeping bags for homeless
Hundreds of coats that convert to sleeping bags are on the way to help the homeless endure the cold. General Motors is also pitching in -- on the effort to distribute the coats in cities in Michigan and throughout the Midwest.
Hundreds of coats that convert to sleeping bags are on the way to help the homeless endure the cold. General Motors is also pitching in -- on the effort to distribute the coats in cities in Michigan and throughout the Midwest.
GM makes $6.43 billion in 2020, despite costly air bag recall and pandemic restrictions
General Motors profit fell in 2020, but a strong second half of the year helped offset some of the costs levied by the pandemic and a costly air bag recall.
General Motors profit fell in 2020, but a strong second half of the year helped offset some of the costs levied by the pandemic and a costly air bag recall.