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.

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. 

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. 

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 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.

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.

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.