UAW continues organizing efforts at non-union factories in the South

Amid resistance from politicians and car companies, the United Auto Workers union continues its effort to organize in the South....

Super-freezing temperatures will reduce effectiveness of salt to thaw roads

A cold snap expected to last until Thursday could make for treacherous driving conditions across much of Michigan. Officials are...

Detroit auto show returning to January in 2025, organizers say

The Detroit auto show will return to its original date in January next year, event organizers announced this week. The...

CuriosiD: What is the history of Outer Drive?

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...

Looking back at the automotive labor movement in 2023

One of the major events of 2023 was the United Auto Workers' strike against Detroit’s Big Three automakers — Ford,...

New vehicle sales rise in 2023, EV retail numbers set record

Auto industry experts estimate more than 15 million new vehicles will have rolled off showroom floors by the end of...

MichMash: Gov. Whitmer unveils new vehicle rebate plan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently unveiled plans for a new tax rebate for those who purchase electric vehicles. Automotive News' Jake...

Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software...

Annual Ford trend study finds changing views on AI, sustainability

Ford Motor Company has completed its annual trends report. It’s a survey weighing public sentiment on a range of topics,...

Detroit unveils nation’s first EV-charging roadway at Michigan Central

Detroit officials are debuting a roadway they say could mark a sea change in how electric vehicles operate. The short...

UAW targeting 13 non-union automakers in latest organization efforts

Fresh off the contract ratification with Detroit’s Big Three automakers, the United Auto Workers union is taking aim at organizing...

Ford to resume building Michigan electric vehicle battery plant delayed by strike, but scale it back

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is resuming construction on a Michigan electric vehicle battery plant that the company postponed...