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NHTSA expands Takata airbag recall nationwide
The federal government is demanding that the auto industry recall millions of additional cars equipped with faulty air bags that can injure — and even kill — a driver.DETROIT (AP) — The federal...
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GM plant recognized by Wildlife Habitat Council for Plaster Creek Watershed...
Plaster Creek flows about one mile east of the plant, which lies within the creek's 58-square mile watershed. WYOMING, MI – General Motors’ Grand Rapids Operations at 1600 Burton St. SW has been...
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LA Auto Show: Cadillac debuts twin turbo ATS-V
Cadillac has introduced the ATS-V, a twin-turbo, high-performance model that comes as both a sedan and coupe.DETROIT, MI - Cadillac has introduced the ATS-V, a twin-turbo, high-performance model that...
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All-new Ford Explorer unveiled at the LA Auto Show
The all-new Explorer goes on sale this summer. DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. has unveiled its all-new, 2016 Explorer SUV.Ford allowed the media to get a first look at the latest incarnation of its...
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Ford's new Explorer comes with five trims, loads of new tech
Cameras and sensors abound in several versions of the all-new, 2016 Ford Explorer, which made its debut this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. DETROIT, MI - Cameras and sensors abound in several...
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2015 Chrysler 300 debuts at LA Auto Show
The 2015 Chrysler 300 has a starting price of $31,395, the same price tag as its predecessor. DETROIT, MI - The all-new Chrysler 300 represents six decades of American ingenuity, according to the...
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Chinese auto parts supplier adding 176 jobs with $15 million investment in...
STEC USA is opening a research and development, warehousing and assembly, and window regulator component manufacturing plant as part of its North American headquarters at the site.Courtesy image...
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Fiat-Chrysler marriage comes full circle with North American debut of Fiat 500X
Italian auto brand Fiat is throwing its hat in the increasingly competitive sub-compact SUV ring with the North American arrival of the 2016 Fiat 500X. DETROIT, MI – Italian automobile brand Fiat is...
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Harman building new Metro Detroit headquarters, adding 200 jobs
Harman is in the automotive infotainment business, and business is good.Harman president, CEO and Chairman Dinesh Paliwal speaks Thursday, Nov. 20 at a groundbreaking ceremony for the company's North...
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Hearing draws apology, admission in air bag mess
The global quality chief of Takata Corp. apologized and an official from Honda acknowledged the automaker broke a disclosure law as a Senate committee put the spotlight on a growing problem with...
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Chevrolet introduces Colorado ZR2 offroad concept at LA Auto Show
Chevrolet rolled out the Colorado ZR2 concept pickup that General Motors says showcases the off-road potential of its the mid-size truck.DETROIT, MI - Chevrolet rolled out the Colorado ZR2 concept...
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GM spending $200 million at 2 Michigan plants
General Motors Co. says it will spend $200 million at two suburban Detroit plants for new vehicle production.ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — General Motors Co. says it will spend $200 million at two...
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Ford's new F-150 to get 26 mpg, tops among pickups
Ford said Friday that its new aluminum-bodied F-150 pickup will get up to 26 mpg on the highway, making it the most fuel efficient gas-powered full-size pickup.DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford said Friday...
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BMW i3 wins Green Car of the Year Award at LA Auto Show
The Germany carmaker's i3 edged out four other finalists for the award, including the Audi A3 TDI, the Honda Fit, the Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel and the Volkswagen Golf.DETROIT, MI – BMW's all-electric...
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Mercedes to unveil new AMG Sport line in Detroit at 2015 auto show
"Accessible" high-performance line to be unveiled.DETROIT, MI -- Mercedes-Benz plans to unveil the first two models in a new line of vehicles in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show in...
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Dodge Viper sales up 26% after price slash
Since cutting the price of the base model hand-built sports car by $15,000, sales of the Dodge Viper are up 26 percent, according to Chrysler Group LLC. DETROIT, MI - Since cutting the price of the...
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Report: Cadillac CT6 luxury sedan will debut at New York auto show
A new luxury sedan set to define the direction of General Motors' Cadillac brand will make its debut at the New York auto show in April, according to Automotive News. DETROIT, MI - A new luxury sedan...
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Approved death claims related to GM ignition switch recall rise to 36
The number of approved death compensation claims related to a recall of a faulty General Motors ignition switch has risen to 36. DETROIT, MI - The number of approved death compensation claims related...
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Feds: Mercedes violated labor law at Alabama plant
The National Labor Relations Board has upheld a ruling that Mercedes violated federal labor laws by stopping United Auto Workers union supporters from handing out literature inside its Alabama...
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BMW launching plug-in hybrid options of top model cars
BMW Group announced Monday it is launching plug-in hybrid, extended-range versions of its core-brand model cars.DETROIT, MI - BMW Group announced Monday it is launching plug-in hybrid, extended-range...
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