Ford closing part of Wayne Mich. Assembly Plant after worker tests positive for Covid-19

Ford Motor Company is temporarily closing its final assembly building at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne after an employee there tested positive for the coronavirus COVID-19.

Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers

The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace. 

UAW pressing Big Three to close US factories for coronavirus concerns

The United Auto Workers union is pressing the Big Three - Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler, to shut down all U.S. plants amid the coronavirus state of emergency.

Ford worker with coronavirus has not been at work, coworkers not at risk

Ford told FOX 2 on Tuesday that an employee who works in building 5 was confirmed to be positive with the virus but has not interacted with Ford employees since being diagnosed.

Employee at GM's Cole Engineering Center in Warren tests positive for Covid-19

General Motors said Tuesday that an employee who works at the Cole Engineering Center in Warren has tested positive for the coronavirus Covid-19. 

Big 3 plant workers worry for safety amid coronavirus pandemic

There are concerns that Ford's Dearborn truck plant is still operational despite the closure of schools, bars, restaurants - even the casinos.

UAW, big three automakers enhancing protections for workers

The UAW is teaming up with Ford, General Motors, and FCA to expand protections to workers amid a worsening outbreak of the coronavirus.

Covid 19 prompts Detroit automakers to ask certain workers to work remotely
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As more businesses bolster efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, many companies, including Ford, General Motors, and Fiat-Chrysler are asking certain workers to work from home. Employees who work assembly lines will currently stay in plants.

Test ride an autonomous vehicle at the Detroit auto show this year

Seven companies will be offering free rides in autonomous vehicles to patrons at the North American International Auto Show this year as the city pushes itself into the public eye as the nation's center for innovation in the auto world.

How the coronavirus could affect the Detroit auto show

On Friday, the Swiss government announced plans to cancel the Geneva Autoshow. Could Detroit's North American International Auto Show be next?

GM to add 1,200 workers at two Michigan factories

General Motors is adding 1,200 jobs at two Michigan factories to build midsize SUVs and two new luxury sedans.

Experts explains if the coronavirus is impacting the Big 3 auto industry

The World Health Organization states that over 2,600 people have died and more than 77,000 have been affected by the coronavirus, mostly in China - which affected auto company suppliers as well.

Ford recalls popular F-150 pickups to fix headlamp problem

Ford is recalling more than 217,000 pickup trucks to fix a problem with the daytime running lights. The recall covers certain F-150 trucks with LED headlights from the 2018 through 2020 model years. 

GM planning to pull out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand

General Motors says it's pulling out of Australia, New Zealand and Thailand as part of a strategy to exit markets that don't produce adequate returns on investments, dismaying officials concerned over job losses

Ford recalls over 240K vehicles to fix suspension problem

Ford is recalling over 240,000 SUVs and cars worldwide because a suspension part can fracture and increase the risk of a crash.