Electronic chip manufacturer shortage cause Big 3 auto production slow down

"I had an analyst refer to these as the digital screws of the car," Jeff Gilbert said. "They're not glamorous but you can't make a vehicle without them."

Jeep leaves out Michigan's UP in Super Bowl ad

Jeep is the latest company to omit a very important piece of land and a storied treasure of Michigan when it forgot to include the Upper Peninsula in its ad "The Road Ahead."

Ford lost $1.28 billion in 2020, promises to double investment in electric vehicles

Ford, crushed by a huge restructuring, a costly recall, and a decline in its pension value fund, lost more than a billion last year. However, it still beat estimates on Wall Street.

Couple carves their own life-size red Ferrari out of snow

A couple of sports car enthusiasts in Lithuania decided if you can’t buy a multi-million dollar vehicle, build one in the snow.

Michigan restaurants and bars will reopen indoor service Monday with curfews and capacity limits

After several months of indoor closures, the state has lifted its ban on indoor dining. Restaurants and bars will have to abide by several rules that limit capacity, mandate distance between tables, and require closing at 10 p.m.

Michigan restaurants reopen after 75 days of closure due to pandemic

Michigan restaurants and bars are once again open for business for indoor dining and serving after the pause enacted in November has been lifted.

Roak Brewing in Royal Oak announces closing of taproom Feb. 1

The brewery, which opened its taproom in Royal Oak five years ago, plans to still sell its beer at local retailers. It is brewed out of Marshall, Michigan.

Canada to quarantine travelers, suspend flights to Mexico and the Caribbean

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday announced stricter restrictions on travelers in response to new, likely more contagious variants of the novel coronavirus.

Nissan recalls 354K Pathfinder SUVs for brake light issue

Nissan is recalling hundreds of thousands of its Pathfinder SUVs due to issues with brake lights that can stay on the whole time.

Fiat Chrysler pleads guilty for years of illegal payments to UAW officials

"FCA has agreed to accept responsibility for its actions," Schneider said.  "As part of the proposed plea agreement, FCA has agreed to pay a fine of $30 million."

Pizza Hut introduces a new Detroit-style pizza, available nationwide

Detroit-style pizza is rectangular in size with a thick, crispy crust. Pizza Hut says they’ve spent a year perfecting their new recipe.

Rate of confiscated guns by TSA doubles in 2020, the most in 19-year history, agency says

The Transportation Security Administration announced on Tuesday that the rate at which firearms were confiscated from passengers nearly doubled, despite less people traveling due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has been in 19 years in 2020.

‘COVID Bandit’ leaves $1,400 tip, enough to give each bakery employee $200

A generous customer lifted the spirits of an entire Colorado bakery after leaving a tip large enough to send all seven employees home with $200.

Candy company paying $30 an hour to eat, review sweets

A Canadian confectioner is hiring chocoholics and candy lovers to test treats for the sweet salary of $30 per hour.