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.
Montana boy's feathery handmade Big Bird costume is a hit on social media
A little boy’s homemade Big Bird costume is being praised for its detail and cuteness.
A little boy’s homemade Big Bird costume is being praised for its detail and cuteness.
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.
Get free Taco Bell tacos Wednesday thanks to World Series stolen base
Taco lovers can thank the Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner, who stole second base in the first inning of Game 1 of the series.
Taco lovers can thank the Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner, who stole second base in the first inning of Game 1 of the series.
Neighbors Amy Lange and Randy Wimbley have a great apple bake-off
Peel, pour, pie, crisp. You can smell the warm cinnamon and freshly baked apples.
Peel, pour, pie, crisp. You can smell the warm cinnamon and freshly baked apples.
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.
‘I’m back’: Popeyes announces official return date of its sold-out chicken sandwich
Popeyes said the coveted chicken sandwich will be available beginning Nov. 3.
Popeyes said the coveted chicken sandwich will be available beginning Nov. 3.
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.
Decision Day: Strike likely to end as largest UAW locals vote to approve GM contract
Friday is the 40th day of the UAW strike at General Motors, and it's also the day their votes are due on the tentative contract. It's expected that the deal will pass and workers will be back on the job this weekend.
Friday is the 40th day of the UAW strike at General Motors, and it's also the day their votes are due on the tentative contract. It's expected that the deal will pass and workers will be back on the job this weekend.
Detroit Hamtramck plant workers cast ballots on proposed GM contract
Voting is still underway by UAW members on a proposed contract with GM as workers at the Detroit Hamtramck plant case their ballots.
Voting is still underway by UAW members on a proposed contract with GM as workers at the Detroit Hamtramck plant case their ballots.
GM contract approved by UAW at large Flint plant
Workers at one of the largest General Motors factories have voted to ratify a new contract with the company, an indication that a five-week strike could be coming to an end.
Workers at one of the largest General Motors factories have voted to ratify a new contract with the company, an indication that a five-week strike could be coming to an end.
Celiac disease could be reversed by promising nanotechnology treatment, clinical trial suggests
New nanoparticle technology has the capability to induce immune tolerance in people who suffer from celiac disease and could potentially allow them to tolerate gluten in their diet, according to results from a phase-two clinical trial of the treatment.
New nanoparticle technology has the capability to induce immune tolerance in people who suffer from celiac disease and could potentially allow them to tolerate gluten in their diet, according to results from a phase-two clinical trial of the treatment.
Popeyes to hire hundreds of extra employees to handle possible November return of wildly popular chicken sandwich
The coveted Popeyes Chicken Sandwich may be returning soon and the fried chicken chain will reportedly hire 400 additional employees to handle the demand.
The coveted Popeyes Chicken Sandwich may be returning soon and the fried chicken chain will reportedly hire 400 additional employees to handle the demand.
Ford's profits fall almost 60 percent during third quarter
Ford Motor Co.'s third-quarter net income tumbled nearly 60% as the company booked $1.5 billion in charges mainly for restructuring, and Chinese and U.S. sales fell. The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker knocked a half-billion dollars off its pretax earnings guidance for the full year. Ford now says it will make $6.5 billion to $7 billion.
Ford Motor Co.'s third-quarter net income tumbled nearly 60% as the company booked $1.5 billion in charges mainly for restructuring, and Chinese and U.S. sales fell. The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker knocked a half-billion dollars off its pretax earnings guidance for the full year. Ford now says it will make $6.5 billion to $7 billion.
Study: Chocolate chip cookies are 'like cocaine'
Chocolate chip cookies apparently are as addictive as drugs. No wonder they remain the top choice in what is a crowded cookie market.
Chocolate chip cookies apparently are as addictive as drugs. No wonder they remain the top choice in what is a crowded cookie market.
GM employees could be back to work as early as next week
With most of the heavy lifting out of the way between the UAW and General Motors, all of what remains is voting between union members. As the UAW strike entered its 36th day, member groups were beginning to vote on a proposed negotiation that was struck between the union and the automaker last week. Early returns are pointing towards approval - at least at Local 160.
With most of the heavy lifting out of the way between the UAW and General Motors, all of what remains is voting between union members. As the UAW strike entered its 36th day, member groups were beginning to vote on a proposed negotiation that was struck between the union and the automaker last week. Early returns are pointing towards approval - at least at Local 160.
Domino’s Japan selling ‘Halloween Roulette’ pizza, which has ghost pepper sauce on one random slice
Finally! A pizza fit for seven of your closest friends and one you absolutely hate!
Finally! A pizza fit for seven of your closest friends and one you absolutely hate!
You can go beyond Detroit airport security without a ticket with this new pass
A new program at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport allows visitors without tickets to go beyond security into the terminal starting this week.
A new program at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport allows visitors without tickets to go beyond security into the terminal starting this week.