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Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to US in response to Trump’s tariffs
Read full article: Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to US in response to Trump’s tariffsThe premier of Canada’s most populous says he will cut off energy to the United States if President-elect Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products.
Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity
Read full article: Artist Jasleen Kaur wins Turner Prize for work exploring her Scottish Sikh identityAn artist whose work exploring her Scottish Sikh identity includes a vintage Ford car draped in a crocheted doily has won the U.K.’s prestigious Turner Prize.
UAW supervisor charged for allegedly sexually assaulting employee at Metro Detroit Ford plant
Read full article: UAW supervisor charged for allegedly sexually assaulting employee at Metro Detroit Ford plantA UAW supervisor was charged for allegedly sexually assaulting an employee at the Ford plant in Sterling Heights.
US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extension
Read full article: US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall and warranty extensionU.S. auto safety regulators have ended an investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on some vehicles.
Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucks
Read full article: Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucksMany car shoppers like the idea of hybrids, but not the upfront premium that often is thousands more than the sticker price of a non-hybrid model.
UAW issues strike notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit over local agreement issues
Read full article: UAW issues strike notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit over local agreement issuesThe United Auto Workers have issued a strike notice at Ford’s River Rouge Tool & Die Unit over local agreement issues, including job security, wage parity, and work rules.
Police seek help identifying masked gunman involved in Dearborn Heights bank robbery
Read full article: Police seek help identifying masked gunman involved in Dearborn Heights bank robberyThe Dearborn Heights Police Department is seeking the community’s help in searching for a gunman who robbed a Flagstar Bank.
Ford recalling about 85,000 Explorer police vehicles because of potential for an engine fire
Read full article: Ford recalling about 85,000 Explorer police vehicles because of potential for an engine fireFord is recalling approximately 85,000 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles because the engines may fail prematurely and possibly result in a fire.
Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators
Read full article: Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflatorsFord and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced.
Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremony
Read full article: Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett, Miley Cyrus and more honored as Disney Legends in emotional ceremonyDisney has bestowed “legends” status on 14 artists who have shaped the company, including Harrison Ford, Angela Bassett and Miley Cyrus.
Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis
Read full article: Image of Caitlin Clark displayed on hood of Josh Berry's car for Brickyard 400 in IndianapolisCaitlin Clark made her first appearance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — on Josh Berry’s No. 4 Ford.
US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength
Read full article: US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strengthAmerica’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand continually high interest rates.
US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices
Read full article: US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high pricesU.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices.
Driver charged for crash that seriously hurt 2 others at major Canton Township intersection
Read full article: Driver charged for crash that seriously hurt 2 others at major Canton Township intersectionA driver has been charged for a crash that left two other people seriously injured at a major intersection in Canton Township.
US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rate
Read full article: US economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a 1.4% annual rateThe American economy expanded at a 1.4% annual pace from January through March, the slowest quarterly growth since spring 2022, the government said in a slight upgrade from its previous estimate.
Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in Poland
Read full article: Rally great Ogier to remain hospitalized though 'no serious injuries' from crash in PolandEight-time world rally champion Sébastien Ogier will remain hospitalized overnight after he was involved in a crash in Poland while preparing for this week’s race, though his team said he was not seriously injured.
Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appeal
Read full article: Fake elector case in Nevada dismissed over venue question, state attorney general vows appealA Nevada judge has dismissed a criminal indictment against six Republicans accused of submitting certificates to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election.
Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concert
Read full article: Reliving the incredible Detroit experience that was the Michigan Central Station concertThe Michigan Central Station concert celebrating the building's reopening was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit experience.
Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit night
Read full article: Michigan Central Station concert was a once-in-a-lifetime Detroit nightSeeing Diana Ross, Jack White and Eminem live in concert is something that anyone who enjoys live music would proudly love to cross off their bucket list. Now imagine seeing them all on the same stage, on the same night and in their hometown of Detroit. It’s almost too good to be true.
Morning 4: A look at artifacts uncovered during renovation of Michigan Central Station -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: A look at artifacts uncovered during renovation of Michigan Central Station -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
3 years ago: Workers find letter in a bottle while renovating Michigan Central Station
Read full article: 3 years ago: Workers find letter in a bottle while renovating Michigan Central StationThree years ago Ford showed off some surprising artifacts that were uncovered while crews were working to renovate Michigan Central Station.
US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declines
Read full article: US consumer confidence rises in May after three months of declinesConsumer confidence in the U.S. rose in May following three straight months of declines, but Americans remain anxious about elevated inflation and interest rates.
Feds have 'significant safety concerns' about Ford fuel leak recall and demand answers about the fix
Read full article: Feds have 'significant safety concerns' about Ford fuel leak recall and demand answers about the fixFederal investigators say they have “significant safety concerns” about a Ford SUV recall repair that doesn’t fix gasoline leaks that can cause engine fires.
Open house, concert planned for Michigan Central Station reopening: How to get tickets
Read full article: Open house, concert planned for Michigan Central Station reopening: How to get ticketsThe historic Michigan Central Station is reopening in June, and a series of community-events are planned to help celebrate.
Concert, 10-day open house planned for Michigan Central Station reopening in Detroit
Read full article: Concert, 10-day open house planned for Michigan Central Station reopening in DetroitThe historic Michigan Central Station is reopening in June, and a series of community-events are planned to help celebrate.
US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system
Read full article: US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving systemTwo fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators.
Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto Show
Read full article: Chinese automakers redefine the car as a living space at Beijing Auto ShowThe seemingly never-ending efforts of China’s electric car makers to redefine the automobile are on display at the nation’s largest annual auto show.
Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas
Read full article: Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at TexasChase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCAR’s most popular driver.
Ford is under investigation for Bronco Sport gas leaks. US says its remedy doesn't fix the problem
Read full article: Ford is under investigation for Bronco Sport gas leaks. US says its remedy doesn't fix the problemThe U.S. is investigating a Ford recall for gasoline leaks from fuel injector cracks that can cause engine fires, saying that the remedy doesn’t fix the leaks.
Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators say
Read full article: Driver of electric Ford SUV was using automated system before fatal Texas crash, investigators sayFederal investigators say the driver of a Ford electric SUV involved in a February fatal crash in Texas was using the company’s partially automated driving system before the wreck.
Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated system
Read full article: Agency probes Philadelphia fatal crash involving Ford that may have been running on automated systemThe National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a March crash near Philadelphia that killed two people and involved a Ford electric vehicle that may have been operating on a partially automated driving system.
Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs for fire risk
Read full article: Ford recalls nearly 43,000 SUVs for fire riskFord is recalling nearly 43,000 small SUVs because gasoline can leak from the fuel injectors onto hot engine surfaces, increasing the risk of fires. But the recall remedy does not include repairing the fuel leaks.
Free autonomous shuttle coming to Downtown Detroit this summer: What to know
Read full article: Free autonomous shuttle coming to Downtown Detroit this summer: What to knowA new autonomous vehicle shuttle service that will run from one end of Downtown Detroit to another is set to launch this summer, officials announced Tuesday.
US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crash
Read full article: US probes complaints that Ford pickups can downshift without warning, increasing the risk of a crashU.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that more than 540,000 Ford pickup trucks can abruptly downshift to a lower gear and increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Grambling State rallies to win its first NCAA Tournament game, beating Montana State in OT
Read full article: Grambling State rallies to win its first NCAA Tournament game, beating Montana State in OTJimel Cofer scored a career-high 19 points and Grambling State beat Montana State 88-81 in overtime to earn its first NCAA Tournament win in program history in the First Four.
Most automated driving systems aren’t good at making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group says
Read full article: Most automated driving systems aren’t good at making sure drivers pay attention, insurance group saysMost electronic systems that take on some driving tasks for humans don’t adequately make sure drivers are paying attention, and they don’t issue strong enough warnings to make drivers behave.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR seasonKyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter first
Read full article: Ford electric vehicle owners can now charge on Tesla's network, but they'll need an adapter firstOwners of Ford electric vehicles can now use much of Tesla’s charging network in the U.S. and Canada, but there’s a hitch.
Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career start
Read full article: Michael McDowell finally wins first NASCAR Cup Series pole in Atlanta in 467th career startMichael McDowell says his first NASCAR Cup Series pole in his 467th career start wasn't a surprise.
Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked out
Read full article: Joey Logano, Michael McDowell lead Ford sweep of Daytona 500 front row. Hendrick is locked outFord has swept the front row in qualifying for the Daytona 500 with former race winners Joey Logano and Michael McDowell shocking powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports.
US closes 7-year probe into Ford Fusion power steering failures without seeking further recalls
Read full article: US closes 7-year probe into Ford Fusion power steering failures without seeking further recallsU.S. auto safety regulators have closed a seven-year investigation into complaints about power-assisted steering failures in Ford Fusions without seeking additional recalls.
Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountains
Read full article: Marine Corps confirms the worst: All 5 troops killed in helicopter crash in California mountainsThe military says efforts are underway to recover the remains of five U.S. Marines who were killed when their helicopter went down during stormy weather in the mountains outside of San Diego.
More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
Read full article: More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slowAmerica’s automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel.
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.
Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meeting
Read full article: Washington to play Texas in semifinal at Sugar Bowl. Huskies beat the Longhorns in 2022 bowl meetingWashington will meet Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on Jan. 1.
Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profits
Read full article: Autoworkers strike cut Ford sales by 100,000 vehicles and cost company $1.7 billion in profitsFord Motor Co. says a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union cut sales by about 100,000 vehicles and cost the company $1.7 billion in lost profits this year.
Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikes
Read full article: Ford and Stellantis workers join those at GM in approving contract settlement that ended UAW strikesThe United Auto Workers union has overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Ford and Stellantis, a pact that, along with similar deals with General Motors, will raise pay across the industry.
Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputes
Read full article: Union workers at Stellantis and Ford close to ratifying deals that would end lengthy labor disputesMembers of the United Auto Workers union were close to approving contract agreements with Stellantis and Ford on Friday with voting at both companies overwhelmingly in favor.
General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workers
Read full article: General Motors becomes 1st of Detroit automakers to seal deal with unionized workersUnited Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute.
New vehicles from Detroit’s automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikes
Read full article: New vehicles from Detroit’s automakers are planned in contracts that ended UAW strikesStellantis plans to build a new midsize pickup truck, along with battery-run versions of six Jeep, Ram and Dodge vehicles.
UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contract
Read full article: UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike overwhelmingly approve the new contractAutoworkers at the first Ford factory to go on strike have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative contract agreement reached with the company.
Auto strike settlements will raise costs for Detroit's Big 3. Will they be able to raise prices?
Read full article: Auto strike settlements will raise costs for Detroit's Big 3. Will they be able to raise prices?From generous pay and benefits to stronger job security, the United Auto Workers union won significant concessions in tentative settlements that have ended their strikes against Detroit’s automakers.
Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profits
Read full article: Stellantis expects North American strike to cost it 750 million euros in third-quarter profitsAutomaker Stellantis says that the autoworkers strike in North America is expected to cost the company around 750 million euros ($795 million) in profits — less than its North American competitors.
UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votes
Read full article: UAW reaches deal with General Motors that ends strikes against Detroit automakers pending votesThe United Auto Workers union says it reached a tentative contract with General Motors, the last of the Detroit Three automakers to agree to a deal.
UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and Ford
Read full article: UAW escalates strike against lone holdout GM after landing tentative pacts with Stellantis and FordThe United Auto Workers union has widened its strike against General Motors, the lone holdout among the three Detroit automakers, after reaching a tentative contract agreement with Jeep maker Stellantis.
UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factory
Read full article: UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factoryJeep maker Stellantis reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union on Saturday as it escalated strikes against General Motors by adding a plant in Tennessee.
General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford's
Read full article: General Motors and Stellantis in talks with United Auto Workers to reach deals that mirror Ford'sGeneral Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis are meeting with United Auto Workers bargainers to see if they can reach a contract agreement that mirrors a deal signed with crosstown rival Ford.
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
Read full article: Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakersThe United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
Read full article: Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakersThe United Auto Workers union says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough to end the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
UAW strike 2023: Map, data shows where, how many US auto workers are on strike
Read full article: UAW strike 2023: Map, data shows where, how many US auto workers are on strikeThe UAW called a strike at Ford, Stellantis and GM on Sept. 14, 2023, with rolling strike announcements as negotiations continued behind closed doors.
Big Three see strikes at most profitable plants amid friction with UAW
Read full article: Big Three see strikes at most profitable plants amid friction with UAWThe United Auto Workers on Tuesday added General Motors’ largest assembly plant to its nationwide auto strike as the union works to put even more pressure on the Big Three to reach an agreement amid the strike’s sixth week.
UAW adds GM’s biggest plant to auto strike, taking the Big Three’s most profitable plants offline
Read full article: UAW adds GM’s biggest plant to auto strike, taking the Big Three’s most profitable plants offlineThe United Auto Workers on Tuesday added General Motors’ largest assembly plant to its nationwide auto strike as the union works to put even more pressure on the Big Three to reach an agreement amid the strike’s sixth week.
UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cows
Read full article: UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union goes after automakers' cash cowsFirst it was Ford, then Stellantis, and now a General Motors factory has been added to the growing list of highly profitable plants where the United Auto Workers union is on strike.
Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing
Read full article: Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketingThe United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against Detroit Three automakers, this time adding a factory that makes Ram pickup trucks for Stellantis.
UAW strike update: ‘Serious movement’ with Stellantis, GM, but ‘there is more to be won’
Read full article: UAW strike update: ‘Serious movement’ with Stellantis, GM, but ‘there is more to be won’UAW leader Shawn Fain cited “serious movement” toward a deal with Stellantis and General Motors, but cautioned that “there is more to be won.”
UAW president to give update on auto talks Friday with strike in 5th week
Read full article: UAW president to give update on auto talks Friday with strike in 5th weekThe president of the United Auto Workers union is scheduled to provide an update Friday afternoon on the progress of negotiations with Detroit’s Big Three as the union’s historic strike reaches its 35th day.
US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companies
Read full article: US auto workers' union boss says strikes will continue in bid for better offers from companiesUnited Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Friday that while Detroit’s automakers have increased their wage and benefit offers, he believes the union can gain more if it holds out longer in its contract talks.
UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any time
Read full article: UAW breaks pattern of adding factories to strikes on Fridays, says more plants could come any timeThe United Auto Workers union isn’t adding any factories to those that are now on strike, but its president says more walkouts could begin at any moment.
Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkers
Read full article: Ford says it's at the limit on how much it can spend to get new contract with striking autoworkersA top Ford executive says the company has reached the limit of how much money it will spend to get a contract agreement with the striking United Auto Workers union.
Here’s how many autoworkers have been laid off by Big Three amid UAW strike
Read full article: Here’s how many autoworkers have been laid off by Big Three amid UAW strikeAs negotiations continue amid the United Auto Workers union strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers, the companies continue to lay off employees, blaming the strike.
The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strike
Read full article: The future of electric vehicles looms over negotiations in the US autoworkers strikeElectric vehicles and their potential impact on job security have become central to negotiations in the U.S. autoworkers strike.