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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down -- Why auto experts are not surprised by this decision
Read full article: Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares steps down -- Why auto experts are not surprised by this decisionThe automaker’s Board of Directors accepted Carlos Tavares’ resignation on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
Stellantis CEO says company is on pace to fix sales problems after poor performance this year
Read full article: Stellantis CEO says company is on pace to fix sales problems after poor performance this yearStellantis is fixing its slowing U.S. sales at the right pace after fumbling a marketing plan earlier this year, CEO Carlos Tavares told reporters Monday.
About 1,400 workers at Ford electric pickup plant to transfer or take retirement offers next week
Read full article: About 1,400 workers at Ford electric pickup plant to transfer or take retirement offers next weekAbout 1,400 workers at a Ford factory in Michigan that makes the F-150 Lightning will move to new jobs or take retirement packages next week as sales of the electric pickup trucks slow.
On this day: The first tri-color traffic signal was installed in Detroit in 1920
Read full article: On this day: The first tri-color traffic signal was installed in Detroit in 1920On this day in 1920, the way people drove was changed forever when a Detroit traffic cop installed a four-way, tri-color traffic signal on Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
Ford slashes electric F-150 Lightning production, cites demand
Read full article: Ford slashes electric F-150 Lightning production, cites demandFor years, Ford has been beating the drum, saying the future is going to be, but from the looks of it, the future may be a little bit further off than the company initially thought.
Would a flying car actually be viable for the public?
Read full article: Would a flying car actually be viable for the public?During a presentation of the car, Alef Aeronautics CEO Jim Dukhovny said the car has eight propeller motors and can both drive on the street, and take off and fly vertically over traffic.
In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaring
Read full article: In the twilight of the muscle car era, demand for the new 486-horsepower V-8 Ford Mustang is roaringFord says it will start shipping new versions of the Mustang muscle car next week, and more than two thirds of the orders are for 5-liter V-8 engines.
Ford cutting several hundred white-collar jobs to reduce cost amid transition to electric vehicles
Read full article: Ford cutting several hundred white-collar jobs to reduce cost amid transition to electric vehiclesFord Motor Co. is going through another round of white-collar job cuts as the company continues to reduce costs amid a transition to electric vehicles.
GM to invest more than $1 billion in two Michigan plants
Read full article: GM to invest more than $1 billion in two Michigan plantsGeneral Motors plans to invest more than $1 billion in two manufacturing plants in Flint, Michigan, in order to to prepare them for production of the next-generation internal combustion engine heavy-duty trucks.
Ford urges owners of some SUVs to park outdoors because they can catch fire with engines off
Read full article: Ford urges owners of some SUVs to park outdoors because they can catch fire with engines offFord is telling owners of more than 140,000 SUVs in the U.S. to park them outside because they can catch fire even when the engines are turned off.
General Motors recalls 688K SUVs due to anchor bars that may prevent child seats being installed
Read full article: General Motors recalls 688K SUVs due to anchor bars that may prevent child seats being installedGeneral Motors is recalling more than 668,000 small SUVs in the U.S. because owners may not be able to hook child seats to the anchors.
General Motors to invest $579M in Flint, $216M in Bay City for V-8 engine manufacturing
Read full article: General Motors to invest $579M in Flint, $216M in Bay City for V-8 engine manufacturingGeneral Motors said it will invest nearly $800 million to bring V-8 engine manufacturing to Flint and Bay City.
Chevrolet debuts first-ever all electric Corvette to mark 70th birthday
Read full article: Chevrolet debuts first-ever all electric Corvette to mark 70th birthdayTo mark the 70th anniversary of the debut of the Corvette, Chevrolet has debuted the first-ever fully electric model, dubbed the 2024 E-Ray.
Employer-led advanced manufacturing technician training program launches in Southeast Michigan
Read full article: Employer-led advanced manufacturing technician training program launches in Southeast MichiganA new chapter of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) is launching in southeast Michigan.
General Motors recalls over 825K SUVs and cars to fix daytime running lights
Read full article: General Motors recalls over 825K SUVs and cars to fix daytime running lightsGeneral Motors is recalling more than 825,000 SUVs and cars in the U.S. and Canada because the daytime running lights may not turn off when the headlights are on.
General Motors joint venture gets $2.5B loan to build battery plants
Read full article: General Motors joint venture gets $2.5B loan to build battery plantsA joint venture between General Motors and South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution has closed on a $2.5 billion federal loan to help finance three lithium-ion battery cell plants in Ohio, Tennessee, and Michigan
Volkswagen recalls vehicles for tire pressure monitoring malfunction
Read full article: Volkswagen recalls vehicles for tire pressure monitoring malfunctionVolkswagen is recalling nearly 225,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the tire pressure monitoring systems may not detect air losses in all four tires at the same time.
Stellantis warns owners of 276K older models to stop driving them after 3 Takata air bag deaths
Read full article: Stellantis warns owners of 276K older models to stop driving them after 3 Takata air bag deathsStellantis and the U.S. government are warning owners of 276,000 older vehicles to stop driving them after Takata air bags apparently exploded in three more vehicles, killing the drivers.
Global tech company investing $2.36B into EV battery plant in Big Rapids
Read full article: Global tech company investing $2.36B into EV battery plant in Big RapidsA global high-tech company has chosen a Michigan city as the site for its new electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility, and is investing billions of dollars into the project.
Go back in time and experience the Mesozoic era at the Detroit Auto Show
Read full article: Go back in time and experience the Mesozoic era at the Detroit Auto ShowJust a few more hours left to check out the Detroit Auto Show and if your kids love dinosaurs, then check out this fantastic trip back in time to the Mesozoic Era.
Thinking of taking your kids to the Detroit Auto Show? Here are some fun activities for them
Read full article: Thinking of taking your kids to the Detroit Auto Show? Here are some fun activities for themIt’s the final weekend of the Detroit Auto Show and you still haven’t gotten down to Huntington Place yet.
Ride-along experiences you can try out at the Detroit Auto Show
Read full article: Ride-along experiences you can try out at the Detroit Auto ShowThe Detroit Auto Show used to be a place where people would come to look and learn about the newest car models and maybe get inside to get a good feel for them. Well, that appears to all be changing.
Detroit Auto Show concerts in Hart Plaza kick back up on Wednesday and entry is free
Read full article: Detroit Auto Show concerts in Hart Plaza kick back up on Wednesday and entry is freeHave you gotten a chance to check out the outdoor aspect of the North American International Auto Show yet? Did you know that entry is free?
What we learned about Autel’s commercial, home electric vehicle chargers at Detroit Auto Show
Read full article: What we learned about Autel’s commercial, home electric vehicle chargers at Detroit Auto ShowWalking into the North American International Auto Show for the first time since January 2019, you can’t help but notice that the auto industry has come a long way since the last auto show in Detroit.
Kim DeGiulio’s 4 cars you’ve gotta see at the Detroit Auto Show
Read full article: Kim DeGiulio’s 4 cars you’ve gotta see at the Detroit Auto ShowIf you’re headed to the Detroit Auto Show this week, make sure you don’t miss these four cars. There’s something for everyone at the North American International Auto Show!
Live stream: Biden talks EVs during Detroit Auto Show visit
Read full article: Live stream: Biden talks EVs during Detroit Auto Show visitAfter touring a variety of vehicles at the 2022 Detroit Auto Show Wednesday, President Joe Biden is set to deliver live remarks on electric vehicle manufacturing while in the Motor City.
List of 26 semifinalists for 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards
Read full article: List of 26 semifinalists for 2023 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year AwardsThe North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards organization announced the list of semifinalists on Wednesday at the North American International Auto Show.
Live stream: 2022 Detroit Auto Show reveals from Jeep, Chevy, Ford, others
Read full article: Live stream: 2022 Detroit Auto Show reveals from Jeep, Chevy, Ford, othersThe 2022 North American International Auto Show is returning to Detroit after a two-year hiatus -- and the auto companies are ready to reveal some new products and technology.
Ford recalls 277K pickups, cars to fix cloudy rear camera lens
Read full article: Ford recalls 277K pickups, cars to fix cloudy rear camera lensFord is recalling more than 277,000 pickup trucks and cars in the U.S. because the rear view camera lens can get cloudy and reduce visibility for the driver.
Ford announces global debut of new 7th-generation Mustang in Detroit
Read full article: Ford announces global debut of new 7th-generation Mustang in DetroitFord is hosting “The Stampede,” a global debut of the new 7th-generation Ford Mustang that will take place at the Detroit Auto Show on Sept. 14 at 8 p.m.
US opens 3 probes of safety problems in Stellantis vehicles; 2 Jeeps, 1 Dodge
Read full article: US opens 3 probes of safety problems in Stellantis vehicles; 2 Jeeps, 1 DodgeU.S. safety regulators have opened three investigations into safety problems with about 1.65 million vehicles made by Stellantis.
GM, partners to build 500 electric vehicle charging stations
Read full article: GM, partners to build 500 electric vehicle charging stationsA major automaker, large truck stop chain and an electric vehicle charging company are proposing a network that would put charging plugs at 50-mile intervals along U.S. highways.
Here’s what we know as Detroit Youth Job program takes first steps toward long-term careers
Read full article: Here’s what we know as Detroit Youth Job program takes first steps toward long-term careersGrow Detroit’s Young Talent Program had students considering their first step toward a long-term career on Monday.
State can’t shield GM tax credit, Michigan’s top court says
Read full article: State can’t shield GM tax credit, Michigan’s top court saysThe state must release details about a tax credit granted to General Motors, the Michigan Supreme Court said Wednesday in a dispute over public access to information.
Ford recalls nearly 3M vehicles at risk of roll away crashes: What to know
Read full article: Ford recalls nearly 3M vehicles at risk of roll away crashes: What to knowFord is recalling over 2.9 million vehicles in the U.S. to fix a transmission problem that can increase the risk of inadvertent rollaway crashes.
Ford Motor Company’s Mustang Mach-E latest recall: Electrical connector issues causing sudden, dangerous acceleration changes
Read full article: Ford Motor Company’s Mustang Mach-E latest recall: Electrical connector issues causing sudden, dangerous acceleration changesFord Motor Company is recalling about 50,000 Mustang Mach-E as there seem to be electrical connector issues causing sudden and dangerous acceleration changes. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states it’s a real problem keeping the vehicle under control as the battery sometimes sending it into wild fits of speed or cutting off.