Coronavirus ripple effect begins to hit auto industry
And those in the auto industry are on high alert for good reason. At General Motors for example, a spokesperson called it "a fluid situation" that is constantly being watched and updated.
And those in the auto industry are on high alert for good reason. At General Motors for example, a spokesperson called it "a fluid situation" that is constantly being watched and updated.
Ford's top automotive executive retires in management shake-up
Ford is shaking up its management after a poor fourth-quarter financial performance and the botched launch of the Explorer SUV.
Ford is shaking up its management after a poor fourth-quarter financial performance and the botched launch of the Explorer SUV.
GM to build electric, zero emissions Hummer in Michigan
General Motors announced plans for a Hummer EV to be built in Michigan at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a sneak peek of the vehicle air in a Super Bowl commercial.
General Motors announced plans for a Hummer EV to be built in Michigan at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with a sneak peek of the vehicle air in a Super Bowl commercial.
GM investing $2.2 billion in Detroit-Hamtramck plant, creating 2,200 jobs
GM announced Monday morning plans to invest more than $2 billion at their Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant
GM announced Monday morning plans to invest more than $2 billion at their Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant
General Motors announces $2.2B investment in Hamtramck plant
General Motors executives along with local, state and federal officials are expected to make a “major announcement” Monday morning.
General Motors executives along with local, state and federal officials are expected to make a “major announcement” Monday morning.
2020 Corvette Stingray found on Detroit street with wheels stolen; model not for sale yet
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is not on sale yet, but there are photos of one with its wheels stolen from it in Detroit.
The 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is not on sale yet, but there are photos of one with its wheels stolen from it in Detroit.
Detroit kicks off second round of recruitment events for new FCA plant
Detroit is hosting its second round of recruitment events, preparing residents interested in applying to work at Fiat Chrysler's upgraded Jeep plant on Mack Ave.
Detroit is hosting its second round of recruitment events, preparing residents interested in applying to work at Fiat Chrysler's upgraded Jeep plant on Mack Ave.
Air bag woes force Honda, Toyota to recall 6M vehicles
The problem could affect as many as 12.3 million vehicles in the U.S. made by six companies. It's possible that as many as eight people were killed when air bags didn't inflate. U.S. safety regulators are investigating.
The problem could affect as many as 12.3 million vehicles in the U.S. made by six companies. It's possible that as many as eight people were killed when air bags didn't inflate. U.S. safety regulators are investigating.
GM says hundreds of temporary workers will get full-time jobs by March 31
Hundreds of temporary workers at General Motors are expected to get full-time positions before the end of March, the company says.
Hundreds of temporary workers at General Motors are expected to get full-time positions before the end of March, the company says.
GM engineers caught racing pair of new Corvette Stingrays in Ky.
Two General Motors engineers were caught apparently street racing a pair of new Corvette Stingrays in Kentucky.
Two General Motors engineers were caught apparently street racing a pair of new Corvette Stingrays in Kentucky.
More than 500 people tricked into attending fake job fair in Wayne
More than five-hundred people showed up to Michigan Works in Wayne for a job at Ford Motor Company, only to discover the job fair was a hoax, perpetrated by a viral hiring flier that surfaced online.
More than five-hundred people showed up to Michigan Works in Wayne for a job at Ford Motor Company, only to discover the job fair was a hoax, perpetrated by a viral hiring flier that surfaced online.
Mercedes recalling 750,000 cars because sunroof could come off while driving
Mercedes is recalling 750,000 cars because the sunroofs could rip off while driving.
Mercedes is recalling 750,000 cars because the sunroofs could rip off while driving.
GM recalling 814K pickups, cars to fix brake, battery problems
General Motors is recalling Cadillac CT6 sedans, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks to fix problems with brake controls and battery cables.
General Motors is recalling Cadillac CT6 sedans, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks to fix problems with brake controls and battery cables.
Ford adding 3,000 jobs and investing $1.45B into southeast Michigan
Ford Motor Company announced it's adding 3,000 jobs and investing $1.45B into southeast Michigan.
Ford Motor Company announced it's adding 3,000 jobs and investing $1.45B into southeast Michigan.
UAW ratifies 4-year contract with Chrysler
UAW FCA US members have ratified its new deal
UAW FCA US members have ratified its new deal
Ford Foundation donates $10M to help get more kids to Henry Ford Museum
The Ford Foundation is giving Detroit students the chance to learn about the city's most iconic innovators and entrepreneurs as part of a 10 million dollar donation to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.
The Ford Foundation is giving Detroit students the chance to learn about the city's most iconic innovators and entrepreneurs as part of a 10 million dollar donation to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.
GM, LG Chem to build battery plant near former GM Lordstown Plant site in Ohio
WARREN, Mich. (AP) - General Motors and Korea’s LG Chem have formed a joint venture to build an electric vehicle battery cell factory near the site of former GM Lordstown Plant in Ohio, creating 1,100 jobs.
WARREN, Mich. (AP) - General Motors and Korea’s LG Chem have formed a joint venture to build an electric vehicle battery cell factory near the site of former GM Lordstown Plant in Ohio, creating 1,100 jobs.
Deadly defect found in another version of Takata air bags
Takata has discovered a new problem with its air bags that has led to at least one death.
Takata has discovered a new problem with its air bags that has led to at least one death.
UAW council approves tentative FCA deal, sends to a vote
The UAW has approved a tentative deal with FCA that will now head to the membership for a ratification vote.
The UAW has approved a tentative deal with FCA that will now head to the membership for a ratification vote.
Boasting largest vintage of automobiles, Gilmore Car Museum planning muscle car addition
A Michigan museum that boasts the largest vintage automobile collection in North America plans to open a new building to display muscle cars. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports the $5 million project at the Gilmore Car Museum would add more than 25,000 square feet of exhibit space. The groundbreaking is set for next year with plans to open the new addition by 2021. Stacie Longwell Sadowski is the museum's development and engagement manager and says the popularity of previous muscle car exhibits sparked the idea for the expansion. The museum in rural southwest Michigan currently has 20 muscle cars on display, which is expected to double. The Gilmore Car Museum says it has over 500 vehicles and the oldest car on exhibit is an 1899 Locomobile Steam Car.
A Michigan museum that boasts the largest vintage automobile collection in North America plans to open a new building to display muscle cars. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports the $5 million project at the Gilmore Car Museum would add more than 25,000 square feet of exhibit space. The groundbreaking is set for next year with plans to open the new addition by 2021. Stacie Longwell Sadowski is the museum's development and engagement manager and says the popularity of previous muscle car exhibits sparked the idea for the expansion. The museum in rural southwest Michigan currently has 20 muscle cars on display, which is expected to double. The Gilmore Car Museum says it has over 500 vehicles and the oldest car on exhibit is an 1899 Locomobile Steam Car.