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.
Fiat-Chrysler, UAW reach tentative labor deal
The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative deal with Fiat Chrysler.
The United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative deal with Fiat Chrysler.
GM suing Fiat-Chrysler for billions, accusing automaker of bribery in negotiations with UAW
General Motors has filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler, alleging the automaker bribed the United Auto Workers Union in an attempt to gain an advantage during labor agreements.
General Motors has filed a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler, alleging the automaker bribed the United Auto Workers Union in an attempt to gain an advantage during labor agreements.
Electric cars are so quiet they're a hazard to the visually-impaired. So Ford made a new sound
Ford is adding a new sound to their electric vehicles to accommodate the hard-of-seeing and their guiding animals. Because the trendy new vehicles are quieter than their fuel-burning cousins, they represent a hazard to those who can't see them coming. So the Detroit automaker worked with a local sound engineer to achieve that new car sound.
Ford is adding a new sound to their electric vehicles to accommodate the hard-of-seeing and their guiding animals. Because the trendy new vehicles are quieter than their fuel-burning cousins, they represent a hazard to those who can't see them coming. So the Detroit automaker worked with a local sound engineer to achieve that new car sound.
UAW members ratify Ford contract
United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co. members ratified the 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement by 56.3 percent, the UAW announced this evening.
United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co. members ratified the 2019 Collective Bargaining Agreement by 56.3 percent, the UAW announced this evening.
Sakthi Automotive under major financial and operational distress as GM parts ways with supplier
The automotive supplier Sakthi, which makes aluminum castings for GM cars, has laid off 150 workers as the auto giant has parted ways following reports the company is in receivership and under major operational and financial distress.
The automotive supplier Sakthi, which makes aluminum castings for GM cars, has laid off 150 workers as the auto giant has parted ways following reports the company is in receivership and under major operational and financial distress.
The real story behind Ford vs. Ferrari that inspired the movie
The new movie Ford versus Ferrari is the story of how Henry Ford II wanted to beat Ferrari in the most prestigious car race in the world, Le Mans.
The new movie Ford versus Ferrari is the story of how Henry Ford II wanted to beat Ferrari in the most prestigious car race in the world, Le Mans.
Fiat 500 battery versions and Jeep hybrids in the future for FCA
Residents and employees in Detroit can anticipate more investment in battery versions of several models owned by both FCA and Peugeot-owned PSA Group
Residents and employees in Detroit can anticipate more investment in battery versions of several models owned by both FCA and Peugeot-owned PSA Group
UAW leaders approve deal with Ford, ratification vote now goes to members
UAW leaders approved a deal struck with Ford Friday afternoon, sending it to union members to ratify the deal next week.
UAW leaders approved a deal struck with Ford Friday afternoon, sending it to union members to ratify the deal next week.
A merger between FCA and France-based PSA group would create world's fourth biggest auto company
The world is changing and Fiat-Chrysler and France automaker PSA Group is changing with it. The two auto giants are eyeing a merger that would create the world's fourth largest global automotive company.
The world is changing and Fiat-Chrysler and France automaker PSA Group is changing with it. The two auto giants are eyeing a merger that would create the world's fourth largest global automotive company.
Ford to close Romeo plant under new UAW deal, 600 jobs would move to Van Dyke transmission plant
A Michigan engine plant will close as part of the tentative deal between Ford and the UAW. Under the current proposed agreement between the automaker and the union, Ford would shutter an engine plant in Romeo, which employs 600 workers.
A Michigan engine plant will close as part of the tentative deal between Ford and the UAW. Under the current proposed agreement between the automaker and the union, Ford would shutter an engine plant in Romeo, which employs 600 workers.
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot merging to create fourth-biggest carmaker
Fiat Chrysler and France's PSA Peugeot said Thursday they have agreed to merge to create the world's fourth-largest automaker with enough scale to confront big shifts in the industry, including a race to develop electric cars and driverless technologies.
Fiat Chrysler and France's PSA Peugeot said Thursday they have agreed to merge to create the world's fourth-largest automaker with enough scale to confront big shifts in the industry, including a race to develop electric cars and driverless technologies.
UAW and Ford Motor Co. reach tentative agreement
The United Auto Workers Union and Ford Motor Company have reached a tentative agreement, the union said in a release Wednesday night.
The United Auto Workers Union and Ford Motor Company have reached a tentative agreement, the union said in a release Wednesday night.
GM 3Q profit falls 7% as UAW strike cuts production
Only two weeks of a lengthy strike against General Motors took place in the third quarter, but that was enough to dent the company's net profit by about $1 billion.
Only two weeks of a lengthy strike against General Motors took place in the third quarter, but that was enough to dent the company's net profit by about $1 billion.
Workers ratify UAW-GM deal, ending 40 day strike
After more than a month on strike, UAW workers are expected to head back to work this weekend after voting to approve a deal between the union and General Motors on Friday, ending the longest automotive strike in 50 years.
After more than a month on strike, UAW workers are expected to head back to work this weekend after voting to approve a deal between the union and General Motors on Friday, ending the longest automotive strike in 50 years.
Workers at GM's largest plant approve deal, strike likely to end Friday
Striking workers at the General Motors factory with the most employees have approved a new contract with the company, all but assuring the deal will be ratified and a contentious 40-day strike will end soon.
Striking workers at the General Motors factory with the most employees have approved a new contract with the company, all but assuring the deal will be ratified and a contentious 40-day strike will end soon.