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GM CEO Mary Barra touts rapid change, business accomplishments at annual meeting
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra used the company's 2014 annual shareholder meeting to readdress its ongoing recall crisis and tout recent business accomplishments. Barra, who became CEO Jan. 15,...
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Five Michigan dealers selected to sell Alfa Romeos
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV today announced 86 dealerships, including five in Michigan, that will be among the first to receive Alfa Romeo 4C roadsters. In the U.S., 82 Fiat and Maserati dealers were...
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Tomato, Tom-Auto: Ford, Heinz researching use of tomato skins in car parts
Researchers at Ford and H.J. Heinz Co. are investigating the use of tomato fibers in developing sustainable, composite materials for use in vehicle manufacturing. Specifically, dried tomato skins...
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GM CEO Mary Barra returning to Capitol Hill to discuss exhaustive recall report
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will return to Capitol Hill next week to discuss the company's exhaustive report into its delayed ignition switch recall. The Subcommittee on Oversight and...
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2015 Ford Mustang to pace Michigan International Speedway's Quicken Loans 400...
Ford Motor Co. today announced the all-new pony car will be the official pace car for the June 15 race, with Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of the Americas, driving the vehicle to start the...
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UAW-Ford, Detroit officials to celebrate $1.8 million park renovation
A well-known park on Detroit's eastside has been given new life thanks to United Auto Workers union and Ford Motor Co. UAW-Ford has donated $1.8 million to help upgrade the park with new landscape,...
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US opens investigation of air bag ruptures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened the probe Wednesday after getting six reports of air bags rupturing. Three people were hurt when struck by air bags or parts, but the...
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Ford paying 200,000 customers for overstating gas mileage on C-MAX, Fusion,...
Ford Motor Co. will make "goodwill" payments to 200,000 customers after discovering a testing error that reduced fuel economy ratings on six cars. Ford reduced the fuel efficiency rating for the 2013...
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GM recalling all 2010-2014 Chevy Camaros; announces three additional recalls
General Motors Co. today announced four new recalls as part of its increased safety inspections, including all current generation Chevrolet Camaros. The recall for the more than 511,500 Camaros from...
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Ford, Magna show off lightweight car concept
It's no secret that lightweighting is one of the hotbeds of the U.S. automotive industry. As the government's aggressive 2017-2025 fuel economy regulations come to pass, automakers are looking to cut...
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Michigan companies spend big money to sponsor NASCAR, connect with loyal fans...
They remain optimistic about the future of the sport and feel they are still getting a strong bang for their buck by sponsoring cars, drivers and the races themselves at the fastest track in the...
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GM business operations solid despite recall crisis
You never would have known General Motors Co. was in the midst of a so-called "crisis" judging by its 2014 annual shareholder meeting Tuesday in Detroit. There were no staged interruptions from...
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Alfa Romeo 4C: 'Attainable supercar' to start at $53,900
Chrysler recently announced that the brand's return this summer will start with the Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition with a starting price of $68,400, followed by the standard 4C coupe arriving in the...
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GM announces ignition key recall of 3.4 million vehicles
General Motors Co. today announced another series of vehicle recalls, including 3.36 million older-model cars due to ignition switches issues. The affected vehicles, including 3.16 million in the...
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GM recalls: Key issues expected to be addressed during congressional hearing
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra is scheduled to return to Capitol Hill Wednesday with former U.S. attorney Anton Valukas to discuss the results of his exhaustive internal investigation into the...
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Auto Review | Sonic RS sedan a fun addition to GM's subcompact lineup
Overall, the vehicle is well-equipped for the price. It features remote keyless entry, backup camera, leather seats, 17-inch aluminum wheels and a host of other features.DETROIT, MI- I didn't have the...
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GM CEO Mary Barra to tell Congress: Ignition switch defect 'must never happen...
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra is expected to tell Congress on Wednesday that the company plans to continue overhauling its operations to make sure a situation like the delayed ignition switch...
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GM recall crisis: 5 things to expect during today's congressional hearing
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra is returning to Capitol Hill today to discuss the company's exhaustive report into its delayed ignition switch recall that has been linked to at 13 deaths. This is...
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Live video: GM CEO Mary Barra testifies before Congress on 'deeply troubling'...
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra and former U.S. attorney Anton Valukas are scheduled to testify today to Congress regarding the company's exhaustive report into its delayed ignition switch recall...
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Upton: Federal vehicle safety watchdog will be held accountable for GM recall...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is not off the hook for its part in General Motors Co.'s delayed ignition switch recall. During opening remarks at a hearing today to discuss the...
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