GM next Detroit Three automaker to negotiate with UAW
Negotiators at General Motors will head to the bargaining table for a new, four-year contract with counterparts for the UAW.DETROIT, MI - The UAW confirmed Thursday that it is now negotiating with GM...
View ArticleFord unleashing 727-horsepower Petty's Garage 2016 Mustang GT King edition
Ford Motor Co. has the 707-horsepower Dodge Hellcats squarely in its sights with the release of its own beastly Mustang.DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. has the 707-horsepower Dodge Hellcats squarely in...
View ArticleGM reportedly laying off 500 workers at Metro Detroit plant
General Motors will reportedly lay off about 500 workers at its Orion Assembly Plant north of Detroit as it eliminates a shift there. DETROIT, MI - General Motors will reportedly lay off about 500...
View ArticleWith new Camaro, Chevy aims to 'Find New Roads' in ultra hot pony car segment
Chevy is sending dozens of auto writers throughout the country on a "Find New Roads" trip in which it hopes to traverse all of the lower 48 states.DETROIT, MI - Chevy is sending dozens of auto writers...
View ArticleUAW threatens Sunday strike if contract not reached with GM
If a contract agreement isn't reached with General Motors Corp. by midnight Sunday, the UAW announced its nearly 50,000 members will strike.DETROIT, MI -- If a contract agreement isn't reached with...
View ArticleGM and UAW avoid strike with new labor agreement
The UAW and General Motors agreed to a new, tentative labor agreement Sunday night about 15 minutes before as strike deadline. DETROIT, MI - The UAW and General Motors agreed to a new, tentative labor...
View ArticleToyota takes back global sales crown from Volkswagen
Volkswagen had been in the lead for the first half of the year.DETROIT, MI - Toyota surpassed Volkswagen as the global leader for automobile sales in the first nine months of the year, the Associated...
View ArticleNew Chevy Camaros rolling off assembly line in Lansing
The first wave of the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro is rolling off the assembly line in Lansing will be shipped out by the end of the week.Chevrolet announces Monday, October 26, 2015 it will soon...
View ArticleDonald Trump appears to take credit for decision Ford made 4 years ago
On Sunday, Donald Trump tweeted out an error-riddled article from a website called Prntly that says Ford is abandoning plans for expansion in Mexico and moving production to Youngstown, Ohio.DETROIT,...
View ArticleFord's profits jump 129% in Q3
DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday reported a 129 percent jump in net income to $1.9 billion for the third quarter. The strong bottom-line result came on operating profit that grew to $2.7...
View ArticleGM recalls 1.4 million cars for engine fire risk
DETROIT, MI - General Motors is recalling 1.4 million cars due to a potential oil leak that can lead to engine fires. The recall covers the 1997-2004 Pontiac Grand Prix and Buick Regal; the 2000-2004...
View ArticleFiat Chrysler recalls 75,000 Jeep Cherokees and 66,000 Ram 1500s
FCA US said Tuesday it is voluntarily recalling 75,364 Jeep Cherokees and 65,760 Ram 1500 pickups.DETROIT, MI - FCA US said Tuesday it is voluntarily recalling 75,364 Jeep Cherokees from the 2015...
View ArticleFord CEO Mark Fields rebuffs Donald Trump's comments on changed production plans
Facts appear to be falling victim to politics, Ford Motor Co. President and CEO Mark Fields said Tuesday. Ford President and CEO Mark FieldsFile photo DETROIT, MI - Facts appear to be falling victim...
View ArticleAdvanced battery maker pays $3.75M back to state after missing hiring target
According to the Michigan Economic Development Corp., the new agreement saves the state $51 million over the life of the tax credits by eliminating the remaining Business Tax credits and reduces the...
View ArticleOhio family creates giant F-150 corn maze
Leaders Farms has created a seven-acre corn maze shaped like the new Ford F-150 in Napoleon, Ohio.DETROIT, MI - How's this for some free and very-seasonal publicity: Leaders Farms in Napoleon, Ohio...
View ArticleNissan envisions a self-driving car that gives you the choice
For those of us who enjoy the simple pleasure of driving and fear the advent of autonomous vehicles could be it's demise, Nissan has a refreshing view of the not-too-distant future.DETROIT, MI - For...
View ArticleFiat Chrysler reports $331 million loss in Q3
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Wednesday reported a loss of €299 million, or about $331 million, in its third quarter. DETROIT, MI - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Wednesday reported a loss of EU299...
View ArticleFord recalls 131,000 cars and SUVs
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday issued two safety recalls and one safety compliance recall spanning about 131,000 cars and SUVs. DETROIT, MI - Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday issued two safety recalls and one...
View ArticleUAW-GM workers set to vote on agreement with 'significant gains'
In the proposed deal, workers would have traditional wages within eight years. DETROIT, MI - In a proposed agreement with General Motors, the UAW touts "significant gains" for workers, though only...
View ArticleVolkswagen reaffirms $900 million commitment to U.S. plant amid diesel scandal
The company reaffirmed Thursday its plans to produce a newly developed midsize SUV at the plant for sale in the U.S. market.DETROIT, MI - Rocked by a diesel emission scandal that blew open last month...
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