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Bipartisan concerns surround Michigan's SOAR program and Gov. Whitmer's $250M overhaul
June 13, 2024 | 12:45amBoth sides of the aisle are expressing concerns over Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s $250 million overhaul of the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund.
Over 242,000 Ford Maverick trucks recalled due to risk of tail light failure
May 2, 2024 | 12:54amFord recently launched a recall of over 242,600 Maverick trucks, citing an issue that may lead to their tail lights not lighting up.
Feds probing 130K Ford Mustang Mach-E cars after crashes involving hands-free tech
April 29, 2024 | 11:46amThe agency's preliminary evaluation of 2021-2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles is the first step to determine whether the vehicles pose an unreasonable risk to safety.
Ford’s Blue Cruise self-driving tech was in use during fatal crash, probe finds
April 12, 2024 | 12:50pmThe driver of an electric Ford SUV involved in a fatal crash was using self-driving Blue Cruise technology at the time of the wreck, federal investigators concluded.
Ford pumps brakes on three-row electric SUVs, electric pickup truck as demand slows
April 4, 2024 | 11:48amFord, which lost nearly $4.7 billion on its EV business in 2023, said in February the next generation of EVs will be launched "only when they can be profitable.
Automobile titan Henry Ford's former Georgia estate lists for $4.49M
April 1, 2024 | 1:27pmThe colonial-style property in Richmond Hill served as the Ford Motor Company founder's cold-weather retreat for roughly a decade.
Your car is secretly spying on you and driving your insurance rates through the roof: report
March 12, 2024 | 4:15pmDrivers of cars manufactured by GM, Ford, and others say that their insurance rates went up after the companies sent data about their driving behavior to issuers without their knowledge.
No evidence that automated-driving tech used by Tesla, rivals has real-world safety benefits: IIHS study
March 12, 2024 | 1:10pmTesla's Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and other assisted-driving systems marketed by major automakers received "poor" ratings from the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Ford CEO rethinking where to build cars after crippling UAW strike
February 15, 2024 | 11:43amHigh manufacturing costs are among the reasons why Ford has a $7 billion annual cost disadvantage to competitors, Farley has said.
Ford cutting F-150 Lightning truck production on weak demand
January 19, 2024 | 11:48amFord said it would increase production of gas-powered Bronco SUVs and Ranger pickups.
Ford hikes price of some F-150 Lightning models up to $10K, slashes others $7K
January 4, 2024 | 9:52amFord announced that it's adjusting the price of some of its F-150 Lightning models, boosting some as much as $10,000 while slashing others up to $7,000. The starting price of...
Nissan to export China-developed EVs to global markets
December 17, 2023 | 2:28pmNissan Motor said on Sunday it would sell China-developed electric vehicles globally as it struck a deal with the country's top university to leverage local resources to accelerate research and...
GM laying off 1,300 workers at two Michigan plants that made Bolt EV, Camaro
December 15, 2023 | 3:54pmFinal production of the Bolt at Orion is set for next week, while Chevrolet Camaro production is ending at a plant in Lansing.
Electric vehicles less reliable than gas-powered cars, trucks: Consumer Reports
November 29, 2023 | 11:31amEV owners most frequently reported troubles with battery and charging systems as well as flaws in how the vehicles’ body panels and interior parts fit together.
Ford, Stellantis workers OK new labor contract as UAW seals deal with Detroit Three
November 17, 2023 | 1:20pmThe votes locks in the UAW's tentative agreement with the Detroit Three automakers through April 2028, which includes a 25% increase in base wages.
UAW workers approve labor deal with General Motors
November 16, 2023 | 12:27pmAttention now shifts to ongoing voting at Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis.
UAW reaches deal with GM, ending coordinated strike against Detroit automakers
October 30, 2023 | 11:38amThe UAW's strategy of escalating, targeted strikes cost the Detroit Three and suppliers billions of dollars over more than 40 days.
Ford and UAW reach tentative agreement that would end 6-week strike
October 25, 2023 | 9:37pmBargaining reportedly ratcheted up this week as the two sides came closer to a deal.
UAW, Ford nearing a deal that could end strike after raising pay offer
October 25, 2023 | 2:20pmThe UAW reportedly made a counter-offer to Ford that proposes a 25% general wage increase over the life of a new four-year contract.
UAW expands strike, hitting key Ram truck plant: 'Worst proposal'
October 23, 2023 | 12:08pmMore than 40,000 union members working at Ford, General Motors and Stellantis are now on strike since the walkouts began on Sept. 15.